• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.115-123
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• 2019

이 연구는 J시 일부 보건진료소에서 실시한 건강증진프로그램이 농촌여성노인 노쇠정도 확인을 위한 건강상태(지각된 건강상태, 노쇠 점수, 상 하체 유연성, 최대악력, 동적평형검사 Timed Up and Go)에 미치는 효과를 규명하기 위함으로 대한노인병학회에서 개발한 한국형 노쇠측정도구 8개 항목을 통해 보건진료소 관할지역 노인들의 노쇠수준을 파악하고, 농촌 여성노인들의 노쇠수준에 맞는 12주 건강증진프로그램을 적용하였다. 건강증진프로그램(프로그램명: ${\bigcirc}{\bigcirc}$보건진료소와 주민이 함께 만드는 하하호호 백세건강마을 만들기)은 J시 보건진료소 특성화 사업의 한 부분으로 연구자인 보건진료전담공무원이 전문가의 자문을 얻어 농촌여성 노인들에게 적합하도록 수정 보완하여 실시하였다. 연구 결과 노쇠측정도구 8개 항목을 통한 노쇠점수도 실험군이 대조군에 비해서 유의한 차이를 보였는데, 8개 항목 중 주관적인 현재 건강상태와 우울한 감정의 개선이 노쇠점수가 향상에 특히 도움이 되었다. 건강상태 변화로 왼쪽 상체유연성은 실험군이 약 2배(+17cm), 오른쪽 상체유연성은 +11cm, 하체유연성은 실험군이 +6cm 증가하였고, 대조군은 거의 변화가 없어 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다. 노인의 근력평가로 최대악력은 실험군이 약+4kg 증가하였고, 동적 균형 검사(Timed Up and Go test)는 실험군이 3초 빨라지고 대조군은 거의 변화가 없어 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다. 따라서 이 연구에서 실시한 건강증진프로그램이 상 하체 유연성 및 근력, 민첩성 등 운동능력을 향상하는 데 도움이 되었다고 볼 수 있다. 이상의 연구 결과를 바탕으로 의료취약지역 보건 진료소 관할 인구의 평균수명 연장과 고령화로 노쇠한 농촌 노인들의 특성을 반영한 근력강화 및 유연성 운동과 인지개선 활동 등 다양한 건강증진프로그램의 지속적인 개발과 프로그램의 표준화를 통한 확대 적용이 필요하다.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.8-17
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• 2024

Objective: This study aims to explore the relationship between isokinetic strength training and the enhancement of physical function in older adults. It also evaluates the effectiveness of isokinetic strength training equipment. Method: This study randomly divided twenty healthy adults into two groups.The experimental group engaged in isokinetic strength training for 30 minutes, three times a week, over a four-week period. In contrast, the control group did not participate in any exercise regimen. We assessed several outcome measures including physical functions (sit-to-stand test, flexibility, Timed Up and Go test), grip strength, balance, thigh circumference, the Korean version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and the Korean version of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Additionally, the experimental group's self-perceived improvement in lower limb condition was evaluated using the Global Rating of Change (GROC) scale. Results: The experimental group showed significant improvements compared to the control group in various aspects: reduced sit-to-stand test duration (7.00±2.05 seconds), increased flexibility (4.69±3.90 cm), improved grip strength (1.54±1.74 kg), increased thigh circumference (left: 1.29±1.19 cm, right: 1.19±1.27 cm), enhanced Timed Up and Go test performance (-1.47±0.86 seconds), better balance (eyes open stance: -8.08±4.03 cm, eyes closed stance: -0.27±0.13 cm/s), and a decrease in depression severity (-0.15±1.51 points). Furthermore, significant increases were observed in the experimental group's maximal isokinetic strength at 90°/s for both flexion (19.62±7.03 Nm) and extension (19.60±14.65 Nm) over the study period. Conclusion: The findings suggest that isokinetic strength training equipment can significantly enhance physical functions in seniors when incorporated into an exercise regimen.

• 국제물리치료학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.1182-1189
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• 2017

The purpose of this study was conducted with senior women of ages 65 in Community Center to identify effective exercise methods for preventing falling accidents by enhancing balancing skills through aerobic and foam roller exercise programs. There were 24 subjects : 11 aerobics group and 13 foam roller group. 30 minute exercise programs were conducted against both groups 12 times 6 weeks. Various tests, including Time up and go test, Forward reach test, One-leg standing with eyes open/closed and Y-Balance were conducted prior to commencing the exercise program. Wilcoxon's Signed-ranks test was executed to analyze the changes in balance of the aerobic and foam roller exercise group prior to and after the experiment, and Mann-Whitney test was executed to compare the difference between the two groups. The Y-Balance(post. medial) show statistically significant differences in the amount of change before and after exercise between the two groups, except for Timed up and go test, Forward reach test, Y-Balance(ant.), and Y-Balance(post. lateral), which did not showed statistically significant difference (p<0.05). Foam roller exercises are effective methods to enhance the balancing skills in senior women to prevent falling accidents.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제15권10호
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• pp.6242-6249
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• 2014

본 연구는 지역사회 거주 노인의 신체기능과 낙상두려움간에 상호 어떻게 영향을 미치는가의 관계을 살펴보고자 시도하였다. 65세 이상 노인 460명을 대상으로, 연구기간은 2014년 1월 3일부터 3월 30일까지이며, 본 연구에 자발적으로 참여할 것을 동의한 노인에게 직접 설문지를 읽어주고 대상자가 대답하는 방식으로 조사하였다. 인구사회학적 특성과 낙상에 관한 정보, 신체기능과 낙상두려움에 대하여 조사하였고 지난 1년동안 낙상을 경험한 노인은 139명(30.2%)으로 조사되었다. 신체기능에서 한 발 들고 균형 잡고 서 있기, 협응성 유연성 검사, 보행능력 검사가 낙상두려움간에 유의한 상관관계가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구 변수의 회귀모형을 분석한 결과 유의한 것으로 나타났으며, 모형의 설명력은 16.9%이고 낙상 두려움에 가장 큰 영향을 미치는 요인은 앉았다 일어서기 검사, 보행능력 검사로 조사되었다. 본 연구는 낙상 예방을 위한 보다 효과적인 중재 프로그램 개발에 기여할 것으로 사료된다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.361-368
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 스프린터와 스케이터 패턴을 통합한 PNF 통합 패턴 운동이 만성 요통 노인 환자의 정적 균형과 동적 균형의 변화를 알아보고자 실시하였다. 본 연구는 만성 요통의 질환이 있는 노인 환자 34명을 대상으로 하였고, 34명을 무작위로 각각 PNF 통합 패턴 운동군(17명)과 스위스볼 운동군(17명)으로 나누었다. 운동전후에 정적 균형 능력 측정을 위해 GOOD BALANCE system(Metitur Oy, Palokka, Finland, 2003)을 사용하였다. 동적 균형 능력 측정을 위해 기능적 팔 뻗기 검사(functional reach test; FRT)와 일어나 걸어가기 검사(timed up and go test; TUG)를 시행하였다. 정적 균형 능력과 동적 균형 능력의 거의 대부분의 항목에서 유의한 차이를 나타내었다(p<.05). 군간 비교에서도 다수의 항목에서 스위스볼 운동군과 PNF 통합 패턴 운동군 사이에 유의한 차이를 나타내었다(p<.05). 이와 같은 연구 결과로 볼 때 PNF 통합 패턴 운동은 만성 요통 노인 환자의 균형 능력을 개선시키는데 효과적임을 알 수 있었으며, 임상에서 PNF 통합 패턴 운동을 이용할 수 있는 기초 자료를 충분히 제공하였다고 할 수 있을 것이다.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.25-33
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• 2017

PURPOSE: The initiation of the trunk muscles in stroke patients is delayed because the muscles involved in reach arm are activated earlier than the trunk muscles. The objective of this study was to examine the effects of mobility, balance, and trunk control ability through selective trunk exercise (STE) in patients with chronic stroke. METHODS: A randomized pre-test and post-test control group design was initially used, with subjects randomly assigned to the STE group (n=15) and a control group (n=14). All groups underwent physical therapy based on the neuro-developmental therapy (NDT) for 30 minutes a day, five times per week for four weeks. Additionally, the STE group did the trunk exercise for 30 minutes a day, three times per week for four weeks. The timed up and go test (TUG), Berg balance scale (BBS), and trunk impairment scale (TIS) were used for assessment. RESULTS: The scores of the TUG, BBS, dynamic sitting balance subscale, and coordination subscale of TIS improved significantly in both groups but the improvement was more pronounced in the STE group (p<.05). This study showed a large effect on the scores of the TIS coordination subscale (d=.93) (p<.05), TIS dynamic balance subscale (d=.81) (p<.05), TUG (d=.75) (p<.05), and BBS (d=.73) (p<.05). CONCLUSION: The combined STE and NDT program showed improvements in measures of mobility, balance, and trunk control in chronic stroke patients. These results suggest that STE should be considered to be included in the treatment program for patients with chronic stroke.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.155-164
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• 2024

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of simultaneous application of gaze stabilization exercise and cognitive training on the balance and gait ability in subacute stroke patients. METHODS: Thirty-five patients diagnosed with stroke within 3-6 months were randomly assigned, and the experimental group (n = 18) to which both gaze stabilization exercise and cognitive training were applied and the control group (n = 17) to which only gaze stabilization exercise was applied were targeted. It was performed for 30 minutes at a time, three times a week, for a total of 4 weeks. Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go test, 10Meter Walking Test, and Walking symmetry were evaluated. RESULTS: In the comparison of changes between Berg Balance Scale, Time Up and Go test, 10 Meter Walking Test, and Gait symmetry, both experimental and control groups showed significant differences before and after the intervention, and in the evaluation of Gait symmetry, significant differences between groups. CONCLUSION: As a result of this study, when gaze stabilization exercise and cognitive training were allied simultaneously, it was possible to improve the balance and gait ability of subacute stroke patients, and had a more significant effect on gait ability. In considered that training that simultaneously applies gaze stabilization exercise and cognitive training can be presented as a balance and gait rehabilitation for stroke patients on the future.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.243-255
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• 2019

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine effects of a multifactorial program for preventing the frailty of older adults and effects of a follow-up program applying a capacity building strategy. Methods: A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design was used for the nonequivalent control group. The follow-up group (n=75) and non-follow-up group (n=68) received the same multifactorial program comprising muscle strength exercise, cognitive training, and psychosocial programs for 12 weeks. After completion of multifactorial program, the follow-up group took follow-up programs applying the capacity building strategy for following 12 weeks. The data of physical function, cognitive function, and psychological function, and self-rated health were collected from both groups three times: before intervention, after intervention, and 12 weeks after intervention. The data were analyzed using $x^2$ test and t-test. Results: In comparison with the non-follow-up group, the scores of Timed Up & Go Test, and physical activities energy expenditure were significantly improved in the follow-up group. Conclusion: These results indicate that a multifactorial program with follow-up adapting the strategies of capacity building for the older adults group is feasible to prevent the physical frailty in community.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.35-44
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• 2020

Background: This study was to confirm the effect and feasibility of knee extension assist orthosis (KEAO) on balance and gait in subacute stroke patients. Design: Case study. Methods: The subjects of the study were 4 subacute stroke patients, who had an onset period of less than 6 months. The limit of stability (LOS) and berg balance scale (BBS), timed up and go test (TUG) were used to verify the dynamic balance ability, static balance ability, and gait ability pre and post and after wearing the knee extension assist orthosis (KEAO). In addition, the satisfaction survey was to confirm the feasibility of the knee extension assist orthosis (KEAO) through the to Korean quebec user evaluation of satisfaction assistive technology 2.0 (K-QUEST 2.0). Results: After the wearing on KEAO, the distance for the limit of stability decreased by mean 541.25±240.46 mm2, and the score on the berg balance scale improved by mean 5±2.71 point, and the time for the timed up and go test deceased by mean 3.75±1.71 second. The stability and durability were found to be full score, and the control, ease, effectiveness were some high score, and the size, weight, comfort were some low score in the satisfaction and feasibility. Conclusion: The knee extension assist orthosis (KEAO) produce in this study was improved the static balance ability, dynamic balance ability and gait ability of subacute stroke patients, and the satisfaction and feasibility were high in the stability, durability and effectiveness of the user.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.37-47
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• 2014

Falls are common after stroke and most frequently related to loss of balance while walking. Consequently, preventing falls is one of the goals of acute, rehabilitative, and chronic stroke care. The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence and risk factors of falls and to determine how well the Falls Efficacy Scale (FES), Timed Up and Go test (TUG), and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) could distinguish between fallers and non-fallers among stroke patients during inpatient rehabilitation. One hundred and fifteen participants with at least 3 months post-stroke and able to walk at least 3 m with or without a mono cane participated in this study. Fifty-four (47%) participants reported falling, and 15 (27.8%) had a recurrent fall. Logistic regression analysis for predicting falls showed that left hemiplegia [odds ratio (OR)=4.68] and fear of falling (OR=5.99) were strong risk factors for falls. Fallers performed worse than non-fallers on the FES, TUG, and BBS (p<.05, p<.01, respectively). In the receiver operator characteristic curve analysis, the TUG demonstrated the best discriminating ability among the three assessment tools. The cut-off score was 22 seconds on the TUG for discriminating fallers from non-fallers (sensitivity=88.9%, specificity=45.9%) and 27 seconds for discriminating recurrent fallers from single fallers and non-fallers (sensitivity=71.4%, specificity=40.2%). Results suggest that there is a need for providing fall prevention and injury minimization programs for stroke patients who record over 22 seconds on the TUG.