• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.305-315
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• 1996

This study was performed to investigate the changes of head posture according to natural standing or sitting posture. Twenty seven healthy dental students without any signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders participated in this study. Cervical resting posture (CRP) of the head in sagittal plane was measured by Cervical-Range-of-Motion $^\textregistered$(CROM, U.S.A.) and lateral cephalograph was taken in natural posture. The items related to angle in cephalograph were the angles of cranial and cervical inclination to true vertical line(VER/NSL, VER/AML), the angles of cervical inclination to nasion-sella line(CVT/NSL, OPT/NSL), the angles of comical inclination to horizontal line(CVT/HOR, OPT/HOR), the angle of cervical lordosis(CVT/OPT). The items related to line measurement were the distance from subocciput to Cl(Dl), Cl to C2(D2), C2 to C3(D3), C3 to C4(D4), the upper(PNS to posterior pharyngeal wall) and the lower(tongue base to posterior pharyngeal wall) pharyngeal space, the distance from nation to mention(Na-Me), and the radius of comical curvature from the first comical vertebra(Cl ) to the fifth cervical vertebra(C5). The data were analyzed with SAS/STAT program. The obtained results were as follows : 1. Most items related to angular measurement showed significant difference between in standing and sitting posture. The angles of CRP, CVT/NSL, OPT/NSL, CVT/HOR, OPT/HOR, and CVT/OPT were high in sitting posture, but the angles of VER/NSL, VER/NSL were low in sitting posture. 2. In vertebral distance, only the distance between C3 and C4 was differed by the posture, which decreased in sitting posture. In sitting posture, the distance from nasion to menton(Na-Me) was longer, but the radius was shorter than in standing posture. 3. Correlationship in angular measurements was almost same in both postures. Ceervical resting posture(CRP) was correlated with VER/NSL, VER\ulcornerNSL was correlated with CRP, CVT/NSL, and OPT/NSL, VER/AML was correlated with CVT/HOR, OPT/HOR, CVT/OPT, and the angle of cervical lordosis(CVT/OPT) was correlated with the radius. 4. Correlationship in linear measurement was observed only in among D3, D4, and radius. And the Na-Me was not correlated with any other items. From this results, The author concluded that the head posture in sitting was mote backward extended than in standing.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.87-97
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• 2000

This study was performed to investigate the effects of repetitive mandibular opening movement and change of head posture on the vibration of temporomandibular(TM) joint. For this study, 23 patients with internal derangement of TM joint were selected. All they had clinically noticeable TM joint sound. Observation of the joint vibration were performed in four head postures, namely, natural head posture (NHP), forward head posture(FHP), upward head posture(UHP), and downward head posture(DHP). For recording of joint sound vibration, Sonopak of Biopak system(Bioresearch Inc., Milwaukee, USA) was used, The author could take results related to integral higher than 300Hz, integral lower than 300Hz, ratio of integral higher than 300Hz to integral lower than 300Hz, total integral which was sum of higher and lower integral, peak amplitude, and peak frequency in each opening movement, which was carried out three times in each head posture. Integral means amount of vibration. The data obtained were analysed by SPSS windows program and the results of this study were as follows : 1. In NHP, total integral in right TM joint was 5O.3Hz in the first opening, 67.9Hz in the second opening, and 74.0Hz in the third opening movement, bur there was no significant increase of total integral with repetitive opening movement. This finding was similar in left TM joint. Integral lower than 300Hz were higher than integral higher than 300Hz in almost every opening movement. 2. There was no significant difference of total integral between right and left side of TM joint, but there was a tendency of higher total integral in right TM joint than that in left TM joint except for results in DHP. 3. Peak amplitude in NHP ranged from 2.0 to 4.7, and peak frequency in NHP were 101.4-170.0Hz. And there was no consistent findings related to increase or decrease of these value according to repetitive opening in each head posture. 4. Change of head posture did not result any difference in integral, peak amplitude, and peak frequency. In conclusion, change of head posture and repetitive mandibular opening movement did not make any significant effect on the vibration of temporo-mandibular joint, especially, on total integral, peak amplitude, and peak frequency.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.499-515
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• 1998

두경부 자세 및 혀, 설골의 위치와 두개안면골격간의 연관성을 알아보기 위해, 원광대학교 치과대학 재학생 중 선천적 두경부 이상이나 결손치가 없고 과거 교정 치료나 보철치료의 경험이 없는 남자 50명과 여자 40명을 대상으로 natural head position(NHP)상태에서 두부방사선 사진을 채득하여 전통적인 두개내 참고선과 두개의 진성 참고선을 이용하여 계속한 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 두경부 자세변수들에서는 남녀간 차이가 없었으나, 설골의 위치는 남자가 여자에 비해 더 전하방에 위치하였으며, 더 큰 전하방 경사도를 보였다. 2. 경추의 경사도가 클수록 NHP에서 안면돌출도는 작게 나타났으며, 경추의 전방만곡이 증가할수록 수직적인 안모형태를 보였다. 3. 두경부각이 작을수록 두개저에 대하여 설골이 전방에 위치하였으며, 두경부각과 설골의 수직적인 위치는 연관성을 보이지 않았다. 4. 하악골이 전돌될수록 설골은 전방에 위치하였으며, 두개안면형태와 설골의 수직적인 위치는 미약한 연관성을 나타냈다.

• 대한정형도수물리치료학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.41-49
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• 2022

Background: In patients with forward head posture (FHP), the head is positioned forward, causing increased tension in the muscles and structures of the head, neck, and shoulders. This can result in joint dysfunction that may lead to abnormal afferent information. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect on foot pressure through the isometric hip abduction (IHA) bridge exercise using elastic bands in patients with FHP. Methods: Twenty patients with FHP were randomly assigned to a study group that applied joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, a deep neck flexor strengthening exercise, and the IHA bridge exercise using an elastic band. A control group was also constituted, and members were given joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization therapies, and the deep neck flexor strengthening exercise. Ten patients were assigned to each group. The static foot pressure and dynamic foot pressure of each patient were measured before and after the intervention, and the interventions for each group were applied twice a week for 4 weeks. Results: Both the study group and the control group showed significant differences in static and dynamic foot pressure before and after the interventions (p<.05). There were no significant differences in foot pressure between the study and control groups. Conclusion: : The results of this study revealed that there were no significant differences between the group doing the IHA bridge exercise using the elastic band and the control group. However, the intervention methods applied to both the groups were effective in improving the body center control of FHP patients.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.99-108
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• 2000

This study was performed to investigate the effect of suboccipital stretch on the head and neck posture and the electromyographic(EMG) activity of some cervical muscles. For this study, 39 patients with temporomandibular disorders(TMD) and 34 dental students without any signs and symptoms in the masticatory system were selected as the patients group and as the normal group, respectively. Head position by goniometer CROM$^{(R)}$(Performance attainment, St. Paul, USA), EMG activity by BioEMG$^{(R)}$(Bioresearch Inc., Milwaukee, USA), and craniocervical posture by cephaloradiography were observed in both natural head posture(NHP) and head posture with suboccipital stretch(tuck posture) abtained from slight posteroinferior finger pressure on the chin. Variables measured on the cephaloradiograph were SN angle, atlas angle, CVT angle, occiput-atlas and atlas-axis distance, and pharyngeal width. The data obtained were analysed by SPSS windows program and the results of this study were as follows : 1. In the sagittal plane, degree of anterior rotation of the head by suboccipital stretch was 6.3 in the patients group, and 6.2 in the normal group, respectively. So there was no significant difference between the two groups for degree of anterior rotation, but the position of the head in the patients group were more posteriorly extended than in the normal group in both NHP and tuck posture. 2. EMG activity of the stemocleidomastoideus in the patients group, and that of the upper trapezius and the sternocleidomastoideus in the normal group were increased by suboccipital stretch. The range of EMG activity, however, in these cervical muscles were 1.6 -2.3)u.V. 3. Cephalometric variables such as SN angle, atlas angle, CVT angle, occiput-atlas and atlas-axis distance except pharyngeal width were generally increased by suboccipital stretch. There was some difference, however, in results between the two groups. Atlas angle was not changed in the patients group whereas CVT angle was not changed in the normal group. 4. The distance from subocciput to spinous process of axis was significantly increased as much as 3.0mm in the patients group, and 3.7mm in the normal group by suboccipital stretch.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.9-16
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• 2009

Purpose: This study was done to assess the effect of changes in forward head posture (FHP), neck mobility and headache clinical parameters on episodic tension-type headache (ETTH) and chronic tension-type headache (CTTH) who did craniocervial exercises. Methods: Twelve CTTH subjects and twelve ETTH subjects were studied. Side-view pictures of subjects were taken in both sitting and standing positions, in order to assess FHP by measuring the craniovertebral angle. Cervical range of motion (CROM) was employed to measure cervical mobility. A headache diary was kept to assess headache intensity, frequency, and duration. All subjects did three types of craniocervical exercise over 8 weeks. Measurements were done at pre-treatment, and at 4 and 8 weeks post-treatment. Results: Forward head posture and headache-related clinical parameters showed a significant improvement after craniocervical exercise (p<0.05). Flexion/extension and left/right rotation of CROM was significantly increased after the intervention (p<0.05), whereas changes in left/right bending did not reach statistical significance. Conclusion: This study indicates that craniocervical exercise may be effective in the management of tension-type headache.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.358-364
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• 2014

Purpose: Flexed posture commonly increases with age in older women and is characterized by an excessive curvature in the thoracic spine (kyphosis), forward head posture, and decline in height. This study was conducted in order to determine the relationship between flexed posture, physical performance, and psychosocial factors in community dwelling elderly women in Korea. Methods: Fifty-two subjects with thoracic kyphosis of $40^{\circ}C$ or greater participated in this study. Flexed posture was measured using kyphosis angle (KA), forward head posture (FHP), and round shoulder (RS), and physical performance was evaluated using the short physical performance battery (SPPB), grip strength, and static and dynamic balance. Psychosocial factors were measured using depression and the quality of life (QOL). All data were analyzed using SPSS 18.0 software for windows. Results: KA showed significant correlation with SPPB score (r=-0.447) and dynamic balance (r=0.426) (p<0.05) depression (r=0.405) and QOL (r=-0.464) but not with grip strength and static balance in elderly individuals. FHP and RS showed significant correlation with SPPB score (r=0.002, r=-0341) and dynamic balance (r=-0.278, r=0.346) (p<0.05) but not with psychosocial factors. Conclusion: These findings suggest that flexed posture provides meaningful information about physical performance and psychosocial factors in elderly women. Our data suggest that the flexed posture may need to be addressed as part of the health management process for elderly women.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.221-230
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• 1997

두경부 자세는 생리적 활동의 기능적 요구에 의해 영향을 받으며 두개 안면 골격의 형태학적 발육에 직접 혹은 간접으로 영향을 미치는 것으로 알려져 있다. 대부분의 연구에서 안모형태와 설골의 위치,두경부 자세는 서로 매우 높은 상관 관계를 나타내며, 특히 하악골의 전후방 위치가 두경부 자세와 가장 큰 상관 관계를 가지는 것으로 알려져 있다. 이와같은 연구에서는 대부분 연구대상을 Natural Head Position(NHP)으로 유도하였으며 여러 연구자들에 의해 NHP의 재현성이 매우 높다고 알려져있으나, 교정환자를 위해 통법의 두부방사선 사진을 찍은 경우에는 어떠한 상관관계가 있는지에 대해선 연구가 적은 실정이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 여러 안모 유형의 성인 여자 환자를 대상으로 수직기 준선을 나타내는 수직선 추를 이용하여 통법에 따라 채득한 치료전 측모 두부방사선 사진을 이용하여 Wits와 ANB을 기준으로 골격성 부정교합군을 I, II, III로 분류하였으며 각 군별 20명씩 선택하여 두경부 위치와 설골 위치의 부정교합 분류에 따른 상관성 여부를 알아보아 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 두개저에 대한 설골의 수직적 위치 비교시 Cl II에 비해 C1 III 에서 설골이 더 하방 위치하였다 2. 경추에 대한 설골의 전후방 위치 비교시 Cl II 에 비해 Cl III 에서 설골이 더 전방 위치 하였다. 3. 하악에 대한 설골의 수직적 위치는 Cl I, II, III 간에 통계학적 유의차가 없었다. 4. 악골의 전후방 관계를 나타내는 A N B, Wits 와 설골의 위치 사이에는 통계학적 상관관계를 관찰할 수 없었다. 5. Cl II 에서 나타나는 상대적인 두부 신전 (extension)은 Bjork Sum, ANB와 역상관관계를 나타냈다 6. Cl II 와 Cl III 에서 Post to Ant Facial Height 과 NSL/VER은 순상관관계를 나타냈다.

• 대한정형도수물리치료학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.11-18
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• 2013

Background: The objective of this study was to compare the efficacies of thoracic self-mobilization and strengthening exercise in young adults with thoracic hyperkyphosis. Methods: The subjects were 30 young adults (11 males, 19 females) with thoracic hyperkyphosis. They were randomly assigned to one of three groups: thoracic self-mobilization, thoracic strengthening exercise, and control group. The thoracic self-mobilization group performed active dynamic exercises, which included thoracic extension and rotation in supine and standing positions. The strengthening exercise group performed resistance exercises involving the back extensor muscle, with an elastic band and dumbbells. The outcome measures were the thoracic kyphosis angle and forward head posture (craniovertebral angle [CVA] and cranial rotation angle [CRA]). Results: Compared with the baseline values, the thoracic kyphosis angle had decreased while the CVA had increased in both training groups (p<.05), but the CRA was significantly decreased in only the strengthening exercise group. Thoracic self mobilization reduced kyphosis and improved CVA, while thoracic strengthening exercise reduced kyphosis and improved CVA and CRA. Conclusion: This study suggests a promising exercise intervention that can improve posture in young adults with thoracic hyperkyphosis.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.2212-2218
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• 2012

본 연구의 목적은 다른 앉기 자세에 따라 목의 관절가동범위, 근력, 위치감각과 힘 감각에 어떠한 영향을 미치는가에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 본 연구는 15명의 건강한 일반 대학생이 참여하였다. 곧은 앉기 자세와 구부정한 앉기 자세에 따라 관절가동범위와 관절위치감각은 관절각도 측정기를 사용하여 측정하였고, 최대 등척성 근력과 힘감각은 linear force를 사용하여 측정하였다. 그 결과 곧은 자세가 구부정한 자세보다 목의 최대 신전각도, 굴곡시 최대 등척성 근력이 유의하게 컸다(p<0.05). 또한 곧은 자세에서 관절위치감각과 힘감각의 오차가 유의하게 작았다(p<0.05). 이와같은 결과를 통해 다른 앉기자세가 목의 움직임 범위와 근력, 고유수용성감각에 영향을 미치며 곧은 앉기 자세가 구부정한 자세보다 관절가동범위와 근력에 이점이 있으며 고유수용성감각에 대한 인지능력이 향상됨을 알 수 있었다.