• PNF and Movement
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.53-60
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• 2008

Purpose : To describes the important aspects of knee joint movement and function used when applying PNF technique to the lower limb. Method : The knee was a very important roles in the lower limb movement and ambulation. This study summarizes the physiologic movement of knee to the PNF lower extremity patterns. Result : The tibiofemoral joint is usually described as a modified hinge joint with flexion-extension and axial rotation by two degrees of freedom movement. These arthrokinematics are a result of the geometry of the joints and the tension produced in the ligamentous structures. The patellofemoral joint is a sellar joint between the patella and the femur. Stability of the patellofemoral joint is dependent on the passive and dynamic restraints around the knee. In a normal knee the ligaments are inelastic and maintain a constant length as the knee flexes and extends, helping to control rolling, gliding and translation of the joint motions. Conclusions : It is important to remember that small alterations in joint alignment can result in significant alterations in patellofemoral joint stresses and that changes in the mechanics of the patellofemoral joint can also result in changes in the tibiofemoral compartments. Successful treatment requires the physical therapist to understand and apply these arthrokinematic concepts. When applied to PNF low extremity patterns, understanding of these mechanical concepts can maximize patient function while minimizing the risk for further symptoms or injury.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.51-56
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• 2017

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of the PNF stabilization technique for the hip joint and the bridging exercise on the trunk stabilizer muscles in healthy adults. Methods: Twenty-eight healthy adults were randomly allocated to either a PNF stabilization exercise group (n = 12) or a bridging exercise group (n = 16). The outcome measures included the contraction thickness ratio in the transversus abdominis (TrA), internal oblique (IO), and external oblique (EO), and the TrA lateral slide was assessed during the abdominal drawing-in maneuver using b-mode ultrasound. The researcher measured the abdominal muscle thickness of each participant before the therapist began the intervention and at the moment that the intervention was applied. Between-group comparisons were performed using the Mann-Whitney U test. The level of statistical significance was set at 0.05. Results: The PNF intervention program showed a significant increase in the trunk stabilizer muscle. The percentage of change in the TrA thickness showed a significant interaction between intervention. However, there were no significant differences in the IO and EO between the two groups. Conclusion: The PNF stabilization technique for the hip joint can be used effectively to improve the IO and TrA muscles in healthy adults.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.169-174
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• 2015

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effect of neck exercises using proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) on dysphagia and neck pain in stroke patients. Methods: This study included 20 patients with stroke who performed the following neck exercises using PNF: flexion, lateral flexion, and rotation. The PNF technique was repeated under the guidance of verbal commands from a physical therapist. The exercise program consisted of 5 times, 30-minute sessions each week for four weeks. The Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability (MASA) and the visual analogue scale (VAS) were used to evaluate the patients before and after the training. Swallowing ability was evaluated using MASA, and the patients' pain was evaluated using VAS. All data were analyzed using SPSS 21.0. Results: Significant differences were observed for the MASA and VAS in the subjects: MASA was significantly improved (p<0.00) and VAS was significantlyincreased (p<0.00). Conclusion: The neck is a very important part of the body in stroke patients. Neck exercises using PNF are effective for improving dysphagia and decreasing neck pain in patients with stroke. Thus, neck exercises using PNF are very effective for stroke patients, and this approach would be effective in clinical practice.

• 한국의료질향상학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.43-50
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• 2021

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of side walking on balance confidence, falls efficacy and fall risk in acute stroke patients. Methods: The study included 14 patients with acute stroke who were randomly allocated to a side walking group (Experimental group, N=7) and a forward walking group (Control group, N=7). Both groups performed the exercise 5 times a week for 2 weeks. Outcomes were assessed using Korean-Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale (K-ABC), Korean-Fall Efficacy Scale (K-FES), Korean-Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale (K-FAB). Results: After 2 weeks of training, both groups showed significantly improved ABC, FES, FAB (p<.05 in both groups). However, the ABC, FES, FAB in the experimental group was significantly better than in the control group (p<.05). Conclusion: These findings indicate that side walking training may be effective at improving balance confidence and decreasing fall down risk in early stroke patients. Therefore, side walking training may be recommended as an intervention in reducing the incidence of falls in acute stroke patient.

• 국제물리치료학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.2267-2271
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• 2021

Background: Recently, a new home-based dysphagia rehabilitation method using information and communications technology (ICT) has been reported, but clinical evidence is still lacking. Objectives: To investigate the effects of home-based dysphagia rehabilitation using ICT on tongue muscle strength and volume in patients with developed dysphagia after stroke. Design: Randomized controlled trial design. Methods: Twenty patients who developed dysphagia after stroke were enrolled. The experimental group received dysphagia rehabilitation in the form of ICT-based home care. In contrast, the control group received traditional rehabilitation based on swallowing under the supervision of occupational therapists. All interventions were conducted five times a week for four weeks. Results: Both groups showed statistically significant increases in tongue muscle strength and volume after the intervention (P<.05, both). However, there were no significant differences in tongue strength or volume between the two groups after the intervention (P>.05, both). Conclusion: Home-based dysphagia rehabilitation using ICT showed effects similar to those of conventional swallowing rehabilitation in patients who developed dysphagia after stroke. These findings suggest that dysphagia rehabilitation can be conducted at home without the help of a therapist.

• 대한지역사회작업치료학회지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.11-19
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• 2019

목적 : 본 연구는 노인 커뮤니티케어제도 및 제도 내에서 작업치료사 업무중요도와 수행에 대한 인식도를 알아보기 위해 실시되었다. 연구방법 : 전국의 152명의 작업치료사들을 대상으로 2019년 5월 31일부터 2019년 6월 24일까지 온라인 설문지를 통하여 조사하였다. 기술통계를 사용하여 일반적 특성, 제도 인식도, 역할과 수행 인식도를 분석하였고, 근무연수, 근무지역, 업무 분야에 따른 차이를 비교하기 위해서 ANOVA를 실시하였다. 결과 : 국내 작업치료사들의 노인 커뮤니티케어제도에 대한 인식은 2.93±1.049점으로 상대적으로 낮았으나, 커뮤니티케어제도의 중요도는 3.94±0.799점, 제도 내 작업치료사 역할의 중요도는 4.34±0.763점으로 높게 나타났다. 작업치료사의 업무의 중요도는 낙상 예방(4.63±0.7)이 가장 높게 나타났고, 수행도는 수단적 일상생활 활동 훈련 (3.94±0.8), 신체 기능 증진훈련(3.94±0.8)이 높게 나타났다. 결론 : 본 연구는 노인 커뮤니티케어제도 내 작업치료사 업무중요도와 수행 인식도에 대한 기초자료로서 제시될 수 있을 것이다. 또한 향후 노인 커뮤니티케어제도 내 작업치료사의 역할 정착을 위한 기초자료로 활용되기를 기대한다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.484-492
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• 2017

여성 작업치료사의 직무와 관련된 문제를 파악하여 근무환경 개선, 직무 스트레스 인식, 성희롱 예방교육 및 여성의 작업치료사의 장기간 경제활동 참여 향상에 필요한 자료를 제공하며, 환자에게 보다 질 높은 서비스 제공에 기여하기 위해 진행되었다. 현재 작업치료사로 근무하고 있는 여성을 대상으로 200부의 설문지를 배포하여 회신된 185부를 분석하였으며 결과는 다음과 같다. 직무스트레스의 주요 항목은 '하는 일에 비해 보수가 적다고 느낄 때가 있다.', '근무로 인해 피로를 느낀다.', '치료 이외의 것까지 신경써야할 때가 있다.' 순으로 나타났다. 근골격계 통증은 손목과 손(90%), 어깨(86%), 목(69.7%), 허리(68.6%)순으로 나타났으며, 손목과 손(63%), 어깨(62.2%), 허리(51.9%) 통증으로 인하여 일상생활에 지장이 있는 상태였다. 언어적 성희롱 경험은 71.4%에 이르고 있었으며, 신체적 시각적 성희롱은 48.6%가 경험하였다고 응답하였다. 가족친화적 조직문화 항목에서는 '개인과 일의 사이에서 곤란하지 않다.'가 61.1%로 가장 많았으며, 직장상사의 긍정적인 지원(54.6%), 직장동료와의 유대관계유지와 감정 공유(73.%)등의 긍정적 응답이 많았다. 여성 작업치료사들이 겪고 있는 직무스트레스, 근골격계 통증, 성희롱 등의 효과적인 대처방법 마련 및 업무 환경 개선이 시급 할 것이라 판단된다. 또한 이를 위해 참고할 수 있는 자료를 제공하는 것에 의의가 있다.

• 아동학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.63-86
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• 2008

The study examined whether small group filial therapy for maladjusted young children and their mothers would improve children's interpersonal relationships. Two mother-child pairs participated in the program consisting 12 group parent education sessions by a therapist and 6 sessions of supervised play therapy. All 18 sessions ran 85-90 minutes once a week. Results showed positive changes on initiated interactions, co-play, emotional closeness and manifest joy in mother-child play interactions. Scores of playfulness rated by two trained observers during weekly group play time for the children showed improvement in terms of physical, social, and cognitive spontaneity, manifest joy and humor. Quality of children's interpersonal relationships in routine life of home and preschool was enhanced according to reports of mothers and preschool teachers.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.148-153
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• 2008

Although manual traction, one of pain therapies, was applied in clinic to relief pain, the study was rare on the manual force and displacement of ligaments at knee joint during manual traction. The aim of this study is to quantify not only manual force at knee joint but also elongated displacement of joint ligament by C-arm scanning and motion analysis. Twenty-one healthy subjects were tested with manual traction from grade I to grade III under neutral position by a physical therapist. We calculated traction force using joint farces of both hands and elongated displacement of joint ligament were measured. The results showed that traction forces by C-arm scanning analysis were averagely 1.67-fold greater than those by motion analysis, but elongated displacements were instead averagely 2.36-fold smaller than motion analysis. Finally, we could estimate relationship between traction force and elongated displacement at knee joint by two methods.

• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.158-164
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• 2018

The object of this study is to explore the attitudes of occupational therapy students and "general students" (who study in different areas other than occupational therapy) towards people with disabilities, and to examine the causing factors of positive and negative attitudes toward people with disabilities by using Disability Factor Scales (DFS). According to the result of the study using the Disability Factor Scales (DFS), it indicates that the attitudes of the occupational therapy students were more positive than those of "general students" from other departments. In the case of score differences among occupational therapy students by class standing, seniors who experienced clinical practice showed a less favorable attitude toward the disabled than freshmen, so it is necessary to develop clinical practice and an occupational therapy curricula that incorporate patient-centered treatment rather than therapist-centered education with simple physical contact or illness problems.