• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.139-151
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• 2021

PURPOSE: This study examined the effects of wall-squat with short-foot exercise on pain, dysfunction, and pelvic alignment in chronic low back pain patients. METHODS: Thirty outpatients diagnosed with chronic low back pain and pronated foot were enrolled in this study. The patients were divided randomly into a wall-squat with short-foot exercise group (WS; n = 15) and a normal wall-squat exercise group (NW; n = 15). These groups performed their respective exercises 15 times, for three sets, three times a week over six weeks. The visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to measure the subjects' pain, and the Roland-Morris disability questionnaire (RMDQ) was used to measure the subjects' dysfunction. A navicular drop test (NDT) was used to measure the subjects' arch height. To assess the patients' pelvic alignment, their lordosis, sacral tilt, lumbar width, sacral width, ilium length, and ilium width were measured by X-ray imaging. RESULTS: Both the WS and NW groups exhibited significant decreases in their VAS and RMDQ scores after exercise (p < .05). The WS group exhibited significant increases in their arch height (p < .05). Significant differences in the VAS, sacral tilt, sacral width, and ilium length were observed between the WS and NW groups (p < .05). CONCLUSION: These results suggest that wall-squat exercise is effective in decreasing the level of pain and dysfunction in chronic low back pain patients. In addition, the wall-squat with short-foot exercise is considered more effective in improving the pelvic alignment than without short-foot exercise. This can be an effective method for the non-pharmacological and non-surgical treatment of chronic low back pain

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.81-92
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• 2011

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to compare combined exercise program group to conventional physiotherapy for patients with chronic neck pain. Methods : Participants were randomly allocated to two groups by experimental(n=17) and control(n=17). Combined exercise program group involved stretching, stability, strengthening and endurance, proprioceptive exercises along with an educational programme. Patient attended for 60min, three times a weeks. Control group was treated as conventional physiotherapy on 40 min, three times a weeks. Outcome variables included pain, disability, range of motion, fatigability at 0 and 6 weeks. Results : Pain, Disability Index, Fatigability significantly decreased(p<.05) and Range of motion improved significantly after active exercise program(p<.05). In conclusion. Combined exercise program improves pain and disability, range of motion, fatigability. Conclusion : These results suggest that combined exercise program is suitable for chronic neck pain.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제83권4호
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• pp.257-267
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• 2020

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease receive a range of treatments including but not limited to inhaled bronchodilators, inhaled and systemic corticosteroids, supplemental oxygen, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary intervention that seeks to combine patient education, exercise, and lifestyle changes into a comprehensive program. Programs 6 to 8 weeks in length have been shown to improve health, reduce dyspnea, increase exercise capacity, improve psychological well-being, and reduce healthcare utilization and hospitalization. Although the use of pulmonary rehabilitation is widely supported by the literature, controversy still exists regarding what should be included in the programs. The goal of this review was to summarize the evidence for pulmonary rehabilitation and identify the areas that hold promise in improving its utilization and effectiveness.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제24권11호
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• pp.1180-1186
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• 2014

자가포식은 자가포식소체에서 리소좀으로 이어지는 경로를 통해 세포내에서 일어나는 자가분해 시스템으로 다양한 질병과 관련된 운동의 효과를 설명하는데 있어 중요한 역할을 하는 것으로 알려져 있다. 하지만 현재까지 보고된 대부분의 연구는 일회성 운동 혹은 저항성 운동에 의한 자가포식만을 조사한 것으로 일회성 운동과 만성적 운동을 함께 조사한 연구는 전무하다. 따라서 본 연구의 목적은 일회성 및 만성적 유산소운동이 자가포식에 미치는 영향을 알아보는 것이다. White-eyed mutant Drosophila melanogaster를 대상으로 하여 이들을 통제집단, 일회성 운동 집단, 일주일간 하루 2시간 또는 3시간씩 운동을 실시한 집단에 무선배정 하였고, 운동은 일회성 운동과 만성적 운동으로 구성하여 실시하였다. 정량 실시간 연쇄반응을 통해 Atg1, Atg6, Atg8a 유전자의 발현을 관찰한 결과 일회성 운동은 Atg8a mRNA 발현을 유의하게 증가시켰다. 그러나 Atg1, Atg6 mRNA 발현은 일회성 운동으로 유도되지 않았다. 또한 2시간의 만성적 운동에 의해서 Atg6 mRNA 발현이 유의하게 증가되었으나 Atg1, Atg8a mRNA 발현에는 유의한 변화가 나타나지 않았다. 반면 3시간의 만성적 운동을 실시한 결과 Atg1, Atg6, Atg8a mRNA 발현이 각각 57%, 37%, 71%로 모두 유의하게 증가된 것을 관찰할 수 있었다. 본 연구의 결과를 통해서 일회성의 운동은 선별된 자가포식 관련 유전자를 모두 활성화시키지는 못하지만 선택적으로 유도한다는 사실을 확인할 수 있었고, 만성적 운동은 자가포식 관련 유전자의 발현을 증가시킨다는 사실을 확인할 수 있었다. 따라서 본 연구는 일회성 및 만성적 유산소운동이 자가포식에 미치는 영향을 규명하였으며, 자가포식 관련 유전자가 일회성 운동과 만성적 운동에 의해 차별적으로 증가한다는 사실을 확인하였다는데 의의가 있다. 향후 운동에 의한 자가포식 연구에 있어 운동 형태 및 지속시간 등을 고려한 보다 세부적이고 체계적인 연구가 수행될 필요가 있을 것이라 사료되는 바이다.

• 국제물리치료학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.458-463
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• 2012

This study is to examine the effects of a feedback breathing device exercise and diaphragm breathing exercise on pulmonary functions of chronic strokes patients. The selection of 20 subjects was divided equally and placed into a experiment group and a control group and the intervention was applied four times per a week for five weeks. In each session, both groups received rehabilitative exercise treatment for 30 minutes, and a feedback breathing device exercise for 15 minutes. In addition, experimental group conducted a combination of diaphragm breathing exercise for 15 minutes. Prior to and after the experiment, patients' pulmonary functions were measured using a spirometer. The pulmonary function tests included FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, PEF, VC, TV, IC, ERV, IRV. With respect to changes in the pulmonary functions of both groups, the experimental group significantly differed in FVC, FEV1, TV, ERV but did not in PEF, FEV1/FVC, VC, IRV. The control group did not significantly differ in any of the tests. There were significant differences in FEV1, FEV1/FVC, TV, ERV between the two groups, but no significant differences in FVC, PEF, FEV1/FVC, VC, IRV between them after the experiment. The experimental group, which conducted a combination of a feedback breathing device exercise and diaphragm breathing exercise, saw their respiratory ability increase more significantly than the control group. The breathing exercise was found to improve pulmonary function in chronic stroke patients.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.47-54
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• 2012

Purpose : The purpose of this study was investigated to find the approach in the various method for patients with chronic low back pain. Methods : For research purposes that meet the search was focused papers. Treatments include PNF, chiropractic, joint mobilization, microcurrent, electroacupuncture, stabilizing exercise, resistance exercise, aquatic rehabilitation exercise, lumbar flexion and extension exercise were included as Gymball exercise. Results : Treatment with the three major manual therapy, electrical therapy and therapeutic exercise were divided. The result of applying manual therapy increased balance, increased strength, stability increased and decreased pain. The result of applying the electrical therapy increased flexibility, and decreased pain. The result of applying therapeutic exercise increases muscle strength, reduced pain, and decreased body fat. Conclusion : Previous studies by examining the effects of chronic low back pain treatment was intended to help in the selection and application Aquatic therapy, manual therapy, electrical therapy for patients with chronic low back pain with pain reduction was found to be effective.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.107-112
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• 2012

Purpose: In the present study, the degree of subjective pain in chronic low back pain patients through the course of six week of yoga low back pain exercise and lumbar extensor muscle strengthening training was analyzed, and a systematic and effective home exercise therapy program was proposed. Methods: For this study, we sampled 21 random patients with chronic low back pain who were receiving outpatient treatment at G Hospital Pusan, and conducted experiment for six weeks by applying yoga low back pain exercise+modalities (7) lumbar extensor muscle endurance exercise+ modalities (7) and modalities (7). To measure the degree of pain, the visual analogue scale (VAS) and Oswestry Low Back Pain Questionnaire were used. Pain was measured before the experiment and after six weeks. Results: Significant differences were observed between yoga, extensor muscle endurance exercise and modalities (VAS=0.00 Oswestry=0.00). The yoga and extensor endurance muscle exercise reduced low back pain by more than the modalities. Conclusion: This study will be used to develop a preventive and reduction method of LBP. Therefore, Yoga and extensor muscle endurance exercise are appropriate for use as a home program exercise to reduce low back pain in patients.

• 융합정보논문지
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• 제9권11호
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• pp.196-201
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• 2019

만성요통환자를 대상으로 근력강화운동과 안정화운동을 적용한 복합운동이 정적균형, 요부 재위치감각인지, 요부통증에 미치는 영향을 알아보았다. 연구방법은 만성요통환자 30명을 복합운동그룹과 안정화운동그룹 등 두 그룹으로 나누워 8주간 주 3회씩 운동을 실시하였다. t-test를 이용하여 그룹전, 후와 그룹간을 비교한 결과 정적균형, 요부 재위치감각인지, 요부통증 모두 두 그룹 운동전, 후에 유의한 결과가 나타났지만(p<.05), 그릅간에 있어서는 근력강화운동과 안정화운동을 적용한 복합운동그릅이 더 효과적인 것으로 나타났다(p<.05). 결론적으로 근력강화운동과 안정화운동을 실시한 복합운동이 요통 뿐만 아니라 다양한 요부의 기능을 향상시키는 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.133-139
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• 2022

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a group exercise program with competitive games on balance in chronic stroke patients. METHODS: The subjects were chronic stroke patients living at home after their discharge from the hospital. A total of 32 subjects were divided into two groups. The experimental group performed a group exercise program with competitive games, and the control group performed individual exercises. The exercise program duration was one hour, and it comprised 10 minutes of stretching, 40 minutes of the main exercise, and 10 minutes of stretching at the end. The experimental group was divided into two teams of 8 players each and played competitive games (transfer a gym ball to another person, relay 10 m walking and return, transfer an object to the next person using both arms while sitting). The control group performed an arm/trunk exercise for 15 minutes and gait training for 25 minutes. These exercises were conducted twice a week (4 weeks). The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and timed up-and-go (TUG) tests were performed to confirm the change in balance. RESULTS: In the experimental group, BBS showed a significant increase (p < .05) and TUG showed a significant decrease (p < .05). In the control group, there was no statistically significant change in the BBS. However, the TUG showed a significant decrease (p < .05). The BBS and TUG both showed statistically significant differences (p < .05) in the between-group comparison of the change in pre-post intervention values. CONCLUSION: A group exercise program with competitive games to improve the balance ability for fall prevention in chronic stroke patients could be used as a good intervention method.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.125-134
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• 2019

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of stabilization exercise and breathing exercise on the flexion relaxation phenomenon (FRP) and respiratory parameters in patients with chronic low back pain. Methods : We randomly allocated 30 chronic low back pain patients (CLBP) to a stabilization exercise (SE) group (n=15) and a breathing exercise (BE) group (n=15). FRP was measured using surface electromyography (SEMG). Thoracic excursion was measured with a cloth tape measurement technique. The SE group participated in a stabilization exercise program and the BE group participated in a breathing exercise program three times a week for 12 weeks. The data was analyzed using paired t-tests for comparisons of flexion relaxation ratio (FRR) and respiratory variables. Independent t-tests were used for comparison of inter-group FRR and respiratory variables. The significance level was set at .05. Results : FRP variables-ES FRR (Flex/MVF), ES FRR (Ext/MVF), MF FRR (Flex/MVF), and MF FRR (Ext/MVF) values-increased significantly after exercise in both the SE and BE groups (p<.05). The thoracic excursion measurements after exercise increased significantly in both groups (p<.001). VAS values decreased significantly in both groups (p<.001). There were no significant differences between the two groups in FRP variables-ES FRR (Flex/MVF), ES FRR (Ext/MVF), MF FRR (Flex/MVF), and MF FRR (Ext/MVF)-or VAS values after exercise (p>.05). For thoracic excursion after exercise, the BE group was significantly higher than the SE group (p<.001). Conclusion : We found that FRP and respiratory variables increased significantly after SE and BE for 12 weeks in CLBP. Thoracic excursion-a respiratory variable-suggests that treatment was more effective in the BE group than the SE group.