• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.412-430
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• 2003

Functional stability is dependent on integrated local and global muscle function. Movement dysfunction can present as a local and global problem, though both frequently occur together. To good understand how movement induces pain syndrome, the optimal actions and interaction of the multiple anatomic and functional systems involved in motion must be considered. Minor alterations in the precision of movement cause microtrauma and, if allowed to continue, will cause macrotrauma and pain. These alteration of the movement result in the development of compensatory movement and movement impairment. Muscle that become tight tend to pull the body segment to which they are attached, creating postural deviation. The antagonistic muscles may become weak and allow postural deviations due to lack of balanced support. Both hypertonic and inhibited muscles will cause an alteration of the distribution of pressure over the joint(s) that they cross and, thus, may not only result from muscle dysfunction, but produce joint dysfunction as well. Alteration of the shoulder posture and movement dysfunction may sometimes result in compression of neurovascular structures in the shoulder and arm. There is a clear link between reduced proprioceptive input, altered motor unit recruitment and the neurovascular compression. This report start with understanding of the impaired alignment, movement patterns and neuromuscular compression of the shoulder girdle by movement impairment to approach method of the movement dysfunction.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.279-284
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• 2014

PURPOSE: This study intended to verify whether there was actual correlation between weight-bearing asymmetry and a limitation in hip joint rotation range in patients with low back pain. METHODS: Thirty five low back pain patients voluntarily participated this study. For each participant, hip joint medial rotation symmetry rate and the weight-bearing symmetry rate were calculated. The correlation between the two variables was investigated. RESULTS: A decrease in the left hip joint medial rotation range of motion (ROM) was observed more often than a reduction in the right hip joint medial rotation ROM. However, similar number between right and left side was observed in ground reaction force more weighted. The coefficient between the passive hip joint medial rotation symmetry rate and the weight loading symmetry ratio was -0.19 (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The present study demonstrated a weak correlation between the hip joint medial rotation ROM and the weight distribution of both feet. Such result suggests that careful evaluation by separating each element is needed in treating patients with low back pain. Future research should take into account asymmetric alignment and abnormal movement in different joints of the body as well as asymmetry in the bilateral hip joint rotation and the unilateral weight supporting posture.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.321-325
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• 2022

Purpose: Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a condition defined as pain and dysfunction of temporomandibular joints and masticatory muscles. Abnormal interconnections between temporomandibular muscles and cervical spine structures can cause the changes of postural alignment and balance ability. The aim of this study was to investigate changes in static balance ability in subjects with painrelated TMD. Methods: This study conducted on 25 subjects with TMD and 25 control subjects with no TMD. Pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) of the masseter and temporalis muscles were measured using a pressure algometer. Static balance ability was assessed during one leg standing using an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensor. During balance task, the IMU sensors measured motion and transfer movement data for center of mass (COM) motion, ankle sway and hip sway. Results: PPTs of masseter and temporalis muscles were significantly lower in the TMD group than in the control group (p<0.05). One leg standing, hip sway, and COM sway results were significantly greater in the TMD group (p<0.05), but ankle sways were not different between group. Conclusion: We suggest pain-related TMD is positively related to reduced PPTs of masticatory muscles and to static balance ability. These results should be considered together with global body posture when evaluating or treating pain-related TMD.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.421-429
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• 2022

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare and analyze the effects of arch support taping on static balance, static/dynamic foot contact area, and ground reaction force during walking according to the types of elastic tapes with mechanical elasticity differences. Design: Cross-sectional study Methods: Twenty-six participants selected for flexible flat feet through the navicular drop test were randomly assigned to non-taping, Dynamic-taping, and Mechano-taping conditions. Static balance and foot contact area were compared in the standing posture according to arch support taping conditions, and foot contact area and ground reaction force were compared during walking. Results: There was no significant difference in static balance according to the taping condition in the standing position, but the foot contact area in the Mechano-taping condition showed a significant decrease compared to the non-taping condition (p<0.05). The foot contact area during walking significantly decreased in the Dynamic-taping and Mechano-taping conditions (p<0.05), but there was no significant difference between the ground reaction force. Conclusions: Based on the results of this study, it was confirmed that among the types of elastic taping, arch support taping using dynamic taping and Mechano-taping has the effect of supporting the arch with high elastic recovery. Any type of elastic tape can be used for arch alignment in flexible flat foot.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제67권1호
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• pp.50-59
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• 2024

Objective : This study aimed to conduct a bibliometric analysis on pelvic parameter related research over the last 30 years, analyzing trends, hotspots, and influential works within this field. Methods : A comprehensive Web of Science database search was performed. The search yielded 3249 results, focusing on articles and reviews published from 1992 to 2022 in English. Data was analyzed using CiteSpace and VOSviewer for keyword, authorship, and citation burst analysis, co-citation analysis, and clustering. Results : The number of publications and citations related to pelvic parameters has increased exponentially over the last 30 years. The USA leads in publication count with 1003 articles. Top publishing journals include the European Spine Journal, Spine, and Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, with significant contributions by Schwab, Lafage V, and Protoptaltis. The most influential articles were identified using centrality and sigma values, indicating their role as key articles within the field. Research hotspots included spinal deformity, total hip arthroplasty, and sagittal alignment. Conclusion : Interest in pelvic parameter related research has grown significantly over the last three decades, indicating its relevance in modern orthopedics. The most influential works within this field have contributed to our understanding of spinal deformity, pelvic incidence, and their relation to total hip arthroplasty. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the trends and influential research in the field of pelvic parameters.

• 국제물리치료학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.573-587
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• 2013

The purpose of this study was conducted in order to analyze the effects of the manual intervention and self-corrective exercise models of general coordinative manipulation(GCM) on the balance restoration of spine & extremities joints with distortions and mal-alignment areas. The subjects were the members who visited GCM Musculoskeletal Prevent Exercise Center from March 1 2012 to December 31 2013 because of spine & extremities joints distortion and mal-alignments, poor posture, and body type correction. All subjects were diagnosed with the four types of the GBT diagnosis. And according to the standards of the mobility vs stability types of the upper & lower body, they were classified into Group 1(40 persons) and Group 2(24 persons). For every other day for three times a week, GCM intervention models were applied to all subjects for four weeks, adding up to 12 times in total. Then the balance restoration effects were re-evaluated with the same methods. The results are as follows. 1) Balance restoration effects of VASdp(Visual analysis scale pain & discomfort) and ER(Equilibrium reaction: ER) came out higher in GCM body type(GBT) II III IV of Group 1. 2) In case of balance restoration effects in Moire and postural evaluation areas, Group 1 was higher and cervical and scapular girdle were higher in Group 2. The balance restoration of the four GBT types was significant in all regions(p<.05), and the scapular girdle came out as high in the order of GBTII IV I. 3) In case of thoracic-lumbar scoliosis and head rotation facial asymmetric cervical scoliosis ribcage forward, the balance restoration effects of the upper body postural evaluation areas came out the highest in Group 1 and Group 2, respectively. The balance restoration effects of the four GBT types were significant in all regions(p<.05), and came out the highest in lumbar scoliosis GBTIII I, ribcage forward and thoracic scoliosis GBTII IV. 4) The balance restoration effects of the lower body postural evaluation areas came out higher in Group 1 and Group 2 for pelvis girdle deviation patella high umbilicus tilt and hallux valgus foot longitudinal arch: FLA patella direction, respectively. The balance restoration effects of the four GBT types were significant in all regions(p<.05), and came out the highest in pelvis girdle deviation GBTIII I and patella high-direction GBTIV II I. 5) The balance restoration effects between the same GBT came out significant (p<.05) in all evaluation areas and items. The conclusions of this study was the manual intervention and self-corrective exercise models of the GCM about the mal-alignment of the spine & extremities joints across the whole body indicated high balance restoration effects(p<.05) in spine & extremities joints in all evaluation areas.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2019

전 세계적으로 노인 인구는 급증하는 추세이며 노인 척추 변형 환자에 대한 변형 교정 수술도 점점 증가하고 있다. 그러나 노인 환자들을 대상으로 척추 변형 교정 수술 시 합병증을 줄이기 위해 고려해야 할 사항들, 그리고 수술 후 좋은 임상적인 결과를 예측하기 위한 객관적인 인자들에 대해 아직 많은 논의가 되지 않았다. 노인 척추 변형 환자에서 수술 전 고려해야 될 사항으로 Cumulative Illness Rating Scale for Geriatrics 및 Charlson Comorbidity Index scores 등의 지표를 이용하여 내과적 동반 질환을 확인해야 한다. 이들 지표는 술 후 합병증의 발생률과 연관이 있으며 수술 전 내과적인 질환을 조절하여 이 지표 수치를 낮춘 이후 수술을 시행할 경우 합병증을 줄일 수 있다. 두 번째, 수술 전 골밀도 검사를 시행하여 골다공증의 정도를 확인해야 한다. 심한 골다공증이 동반된 노인 척추 변형 환자의 경우 기기술과 관련된 합병증을 줄이기 위한 여러 가지 수술적인 기법들이 알려져 있으며 수술 전 골형성 유도제를 사용하여 골밀도를 교정하는 방법도 시도해볼 수 있다. 세 번째, 전 신체 시상학 정렬을 고려해야 한다. 노인 척추 변형 환자에서 고관절, 슬관절 등의 하지 관절의 퇴행성 변화와 변형을 동반하고 있는 경우가 흔하며 또한 척추의 변형이 보상작용으로 하지 관절의 변형을 일으키기도 한다. 최근 전 신체 시상학 정렬이 이전 사용되었던 척추나 골반에 국한된 지표보다 임상적인 상태를 더 잘 예측할 수 있는 것으로 보고되어 변형 교정 수술 시 전 신체 시상학 정렬을 고려하여야 하겠다. 결론으로 노인 척추 변형 환자에서 변형 교정 수술을 시행할 경우 내과적인 동반 질환, 골다공증의 정도를 확인하여 합병증을 줄이기 위해 수술 전 미리 교정하는 것이 필요하다. 또한 교정 수술 시 골반이나 척추에 국한된 지표에 비하여 임상적인 상태를 더 잘 예측할 수 있는 전 신체 시상학 정렬을 고려해야 한다.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.117-128
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• 2013

Objectives The purpose of this study is analyzing internal research trends of abnormal postures and providing problems of researches forward. Methods 6 Korean databases were searched for articles of abnormal postures, irrespective of publication year and 30 research were systematically reviewed. An analytical method such as descriptive statistics and an acutal number and percentage was used. Results We collected 30 studies. 16 studies were published within the last four years. 2012 saw 7 studies, the highest number of studies. Clinical research is the major research method. 26 studies were clinical research. The studies can be categorized according to the characteristic of the research content such as research of related factors or physical characteristics, research of treatment or programs, etc. 16 studies were about research of treatment or programs, the most number of studies. 11 studies were about research of related factors or physical characteristics, and 3 studies were about other issues. Conclusions Since the connection among postural abnormality, pain, and musculoskeletal system disorder has been raising, it is important to conduct a continued, methodical study.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.467-479
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• 2009

제주마를 이용한 경속보(rising trot)시 숙련정도에 따라 2보폭동안 기승자세를 비교 분석하여 교육과정에 응용 할 수 있는 정량적 자료를 제시한다. 참여한 피험자는 총 10명(숙련군: 5명, 미숙련군: 5명)이었고, 실험 및 분석 방법은 3차원 영상분석(Kwon3D Motion Analysis System)을 하였고, 분석변인은 국면 및 이벤트별 시간, 선 및 각운동변인이었다. 숙련군이 미숙련군에 비해 상대적으로 지지기보다 공중국면의 소요시간 비율이 더 많았고, 국면경과에 따라 더 적은 상하운동범위 속에서, 전후 및 좌우속도에서 더 일관된 속도를 유지하였고, 상하방향에서 말의 보조와 동조를 이루면서 일관된 주기를 이루면서 반동운동이 이루어졌다. 숙련군이 미숙련군에 비해 상대적으로 팔꿈치에서 더 많은 굴곡 및 국면경과에 따라 어깨의 더 많은 후방신전자세를 취하였다. 고관절과 무릎은 더 많은 전방굴곡자세를 취한 반면 발목의 경우 모두 저측굴곡의 자세를 유지하였다. 동체는 수직축에 대해 후방신전자세인 반면 미숙련군은 전방굴곡자세를 유지하였다. 즉 미숙련군의 경우 숙련군에 비해 다소 경속보에서 보조의 경과에 따라 불안한 자세를 취한 것으로 사료된다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.223-226
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• 2017

Purpose: This study examined two trunk strategies - medio-lateral ramp and anterior-posterior ram - and their effects on pelvis and trunk movements, providing basic material for safe ramp utilization. Methods: The present study included 20 asymptomatic males recruited from a local university. Participants were asked to stand with their feet shoulder-width apart. Their dorsal side faced the camera, and measurements were performed while standing in a neutral double stance, one leg stance, $15^{\circ}$ of medial and lateral ramp, and $15^{\circ}$ of anterior and posterior ramp. Participants were allowed to practice for 3 minutes, and each participant had a 30 seconds rest between the two ramp conditions. One-way repeated measures analysis of variance was used to determine the effects the ramp conditions on spinal alignment. In all analyses, p<0.05 was used to indicate statistical significance. Results: The trunk-inclination angle on the posterior ramp was significantly lower than that of the double stance position (p<0.05). The trunk imbalance angle was significantly higher on the medial ramp, than that on the double stance position (p<0.05). The pelvic position and pelvic torsion angles were significantly higher in the medial, lateral, and anterior ramp positions than that of the double stance position (p<0.05). The pelvic rotation angles on the medial, lateral, and anterior ramps were significantly lower than that of the double stance position (p<0.05). Conclusion: These findings suggest that when people are exposed to the same form of ramp for an extended period, posture modifications may be triggered.