The aim of the study was to identify which fall-prevention program offered in community settings in Korea is the most effective in strengthening muscles. Muscle weakness is one of the major risk factors causing falls among the elderly. Randomized controlled trials and clinical controlled trials published between 1996 and February 2011 were included in this study. Seventeen of the 69 identified studies met the study's criteria and were included in this meta-analysis. The overall effect size of the program was .822 (95% confidence interval= .717~.927). The general strengthening exercise (1.608), dance sports training (1.538), Thera-band exercise for lower extremities (1.517), Seniorobic exercise (1.146), gait training (.959), balance training (.909), gradual resistive exercise (.888), and multifactorial fall prevention (.842) programs all show positive effects on muscle strengthening. Subgroup analyses found that more relative effects are seen in programs offered to the more elderly. In this study, the effect of increasing muscle strength on the prevention of falls can only be indirectly suggested; there are few available studies that report the frequency or history of falls in Korea. Further studies are needed to examine the direct effect of fall prevention exercise programs among the elderly.

목적 : 자세조절과 시지각 능력은 일상생활 및 학습을 하는 데 있어 기초가 되고 이러 한 요소는 뇌성마비 아동을 치 료하는데 주된 목표가 된다. 따라서 본 연구를 통해 경직형 뇌성마비 아동에서 안구운동프로그램이 자세조절과 시 지각 능력에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 한다. 연구방법 : 2010년 5월 1일부터 2010년 8월 31일까지 부산에 위치한 P복지관에 내원하는 만4세~8세 경직형 뇌 성마비 아동을 대상으로 하였다. 10명의 경직형 뇌성마비 아동을 무작위로 실험군과 대조군으로 각각 5명씩 배정 하였다. 실험군에게는 안구운동프로그램과 함께 일반적 작업치료를 제공하고 대조군에게는 일반적 작업치료를 시 행하였다. 안구운동 프로그램은 단속성안구운동, 이접안구운동, 추적안구운동, 전정안구운동 4가지로 구성되어 있 다. 활동 중재는 1회 40분씩 주 3회로 8주 동안 제공되었다. 중재 전∙후에 대한 평가는 대동작기능평가(GMFM), 소아균형척도(PBS), 소아뻗기검사(PRT)와 한국판시지각발달검사(K-DTVP)를 사용하였다. 결과 : 안구운동프로그램을 수행한 실험군에서는 GMFM, PBS, PRT와 시각통합을 제외한 K-DTVP 모든 하위평 가항목에서 중재 전과 후의 점수가 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났으나(p<.05), 대조군에서는 PRT와 K-DTVP의 눈손협응과 공간위치를 제외하고는 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 또한 두 집단 의 평가 점수의 변화량을 비교하였을 때 모든 평가항목에서 실험군이 대조군에 비해 유의한 차이를 보여 자세조절 과 시지각 기능 향상이 대조군보다 더 좋음을 나타냈다(p<.05). 결론 : 본 연구는 경직형 뇌성마비 아동에서 안구운동프로그램 중재가 자세조절 및 시지각능력 향상에 효과적임을 시사한다.

The objective of this research was to examine the effects of lumber stabilization exercise and a general physiotherapy program for caregivers with chronic low back pain. Sixteen people participated in this study and were randomly assigned to two groups for either lumbar stabilization exercise or for general physiotherapy, respectively. The experiment was performed for eight weeks. To examine the general as well as the medical characteristics of the participants, the following measurements were used: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS); Oswestry Disability Index (ODI); Back Performance Scale (BPS); Roland - Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ); and Beck Depression Index (BDI). To compare the general and medical characteristics of the participants in the two groups, an independent t test were used. During the experiment, a paired t test was conducted to determine whether there was a significant difference in the values of VAS, ODI, BPS, RMDQ, and BDI before and after the experiment. To examine the difference in the VAS, ODI, BPS, RMDQ, and BDI values in the two groups, ANCOVA was used with pre test values as a covariate. According to the test results, in the lumbar stabilization exercise group, the VAS, ODI, BPS, RMDQ, and BDI values showed a statistically significant difference before and after the test (p<.05). In comparison, in the general physiotherapy program group, only the ODI and BPS values showed a statistically significant level of improvement. Regarding the degree of improvement, participants in the lumbar stabilization exercise group showed statistically significant progress compared to those in the general physiotherapy group. In summary, lumbar stabilization exercise is regarded as more effective than general physiotherapy for treating caregivers with chronic low back pain. In future studies, it will be useful to expand the research and to examine the long term effects of lumbar stabilization exercise on workers.

This study was to investigate the positive effects of specially designed trunk-stabilization exercise program on lower extremity balance of elderly with history of leprosy. In this participants, lower extremity functions has been undermined by the development of damage in peripheral nerves. A total of 40 elderly with history of leprosy were divided into 2 groups of equal size (): a group that participated in the exercise program, and a control group that did not exercise but did continue to engage in normal daily activities (including walking). The exercise group exercised for 60 minutes 2 days a week for 12 weeks. Static balance ability was measured by asking study participants to a one leg standing test: dynamic balancing ability was measured with a tandem walking test and a timed up-and-go test. The participants in the exercise program and the control group were tested before and after completion of the exercise program for comparison, and then divided according to their ability to feel sensory in the soles of their feet into the categories of normal sensory group: group with sensory loss in one foot: and group with sensory loss in both feet. The participants in the exercise program showed a positive, statistically significant difference in static balance compared with the control group (p<.05) as measured using the one leg standing test. Similarly, the participants in dynamic balance (p<.05) as measured using the tandem walking and timed up-and-go tests. Finally, these improvements were related to the severity of sensory loss in the soles of the feet for all study participants.

목적 : 본 연구는 발파 9(The Valpar whole body range of motion work sample 9)를 통하여 다양한 자세에서 농업인의 신체 운동범위유지능력을 측정하고, 근골격계 질환 예방 운동프로그램이 작목 유형별, 성별에 따른 작업 숙련도 유지와 통증수준의 감소에 미치는 효과를 확인하고자 한다. 연구방법 : 본 연구는 농업인 근골격계 질환 예방 운동프로그램 참여자 중 발파 9 연구 참여에 동의한 농업인을 대상으로 2008년 12월부터 2009년 2월까지 3개월 동안 실시하였다. 작업 숙련도와 통증 정도측정은 작업치료학 전공자 5명이 발파 9를 이용하여 운동프로그램 실시하기 전과 후에 각각 1회 시행하였다. 근골격계 질환 예방 운동프로그램(탄성밴드를 이용한)은 주 2회, 12주 동안 진행되었다. 결과 : 연구결과는 주요 작목 유형별, 성별로 나누어 비교하였다. 주요 작목 유형은 수도작 종사자 16명과 과수 종사자 8명으로 구분하였으며, 성별은 여성 15명, 남성 9명으로 구분하여 분석하였다. 주요 작목 유형별로 수도작과 과수 종사자 모두 운동 프로그램 전과 후에 작업 숙련도가 ‘월등하게 적합함’상태를 유지하였고, 성별에서도 두 군 모두 운동 전과 후에서 ‘월등하게 적합함’을 유지하는 결과를 보였다. 이를 통해 근골격계 질환 예방을 위한 운동프로그램의 수행이 농업인의 작업 숙련도를 ‘월등하게 적합함’수준으로 유지시킬 수 있었으며, 부위별 통증 수준 또한 과수업 종사자의 경우 운동 전․후로 목, 어깨, 무릎 등의 통증을 완화시켰고, 수도작 종사자의 경우에도 손목, 목, 어깨 순으로 통증을 완화시키는 것을 알 수 있었다. 결론 : 본 연구를 통하여 근골격계 질환 예방 프로그램의 참여로 농업인의 작업수행시 작업숙련도를 유지하고, 통증정도를 감소시킬 수 있다는 것을 확인하였다.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of improvement in the balance control ability of the elderly affected by Hansen's disease. We tried to compare the effects for the elderly affected by Hansen's disease with and without foot deformity. The subjects consisted of 19 patients 65 years old and older. They participated in a balance training program twice per week for 8 weeks. The following results were obtained from the training program: 1. There were significant improvements in static balance ability in one leg standing (OLS), dynamic balance ability in tandem walk (TW) and four square step (FSS) (p<.05). 2. There was a significant difference between patients with and without single-foot deformity in TW before the program (p<.05). After training, however, the difference became less significant. Also, there was not much difference between recipients with and without single-foot deformity in terms of OLS and FSS. The results of this study suggest that we need to provide training programs and rehabilitation services for the elderly affected by Hansen's disease suffering from nerve injury and disability. Furthermore, further research efforts should be made concerning rehabilitation to overcome various forms of disability.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a weekly circuit-group exercise program on functional performance, flexibility of the trunk and lower extremities, and balance in individuals with chronic stroke who are living in a community. Thirteen community-living individuals (eleven males and two females) with chronic stroke participated in this study. The group exercise program was set up as a weekly circuit application with four stations aiming to strengthen the muscles, increase endurance, improve flexibility, and enhance functional capacity. The average duration of a session was an hour, and the sessions were conducted once a week for six months for a total of 24 sessions. Assessments for functional performance, flexibility of the trunk and lower extremities and balance were conducted four times: before treatment, after one month of treatment, after four months of treatment, and after six months of treatment. There were significant improvements in functional performance and flexibility of the trunk and lower extremities in the given time frame. No significant improvement was observed in balance ability. The findings suggest that a weekly circuit-group exercise program has some benefits in terms of managing the physical symptoms of individuals with mobility problems after stroke. Therefore, this program can be adapted and employed as a community-based rehabilitation program for such patients. Further studies with various community-based treatments will be conducted to validate these findings.

The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of a group self exercise program in improving the quality of life regarding depression and the activities of daily living (ADL) of chronic stroke survivors, as well as the motor functions such as the 3 meter round walk, upper extremity function, and static balance. The subjects were 12 post-stroke ambulatory community center participants. All subjects participated in one 90 minute session per week for 7 weeks and received a home exercise program in every session. They had to record and submit an exercise check list. Quality of life was measured with the Beck depression inventory and the 8-Item Short-Form (SF-8). Motor functions were measured with the manual function test (MF'T), the kinesthetic ability trainer (KAT 3000), and the modified Barthel index. The level of depression decreased somewhat, but there were no significant differences after intervention. However, quality of life related health (SF-8) improved significant1y. There were significant improvements in the time for the 3 meter round walk, the functions of the affected upper extremities, and static balance and ADL (p<.05). The findings of this study suggest that a group self exercise program can improve quality of life related health and motor functions in stroke survivors.

Although many children with cerebral palsy have problems with their eye movements available data on its intervention is minimal. The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of the postural movement normalization and eye movement program on the oculomotor ability of children with cerebral palsy. Twenty-four children with cerebral palsy (12 male and 12 female), aged between 10 and 12, were invited to partake in this study. The subjects were randomly allocated to two groups: an experimental group received the postural movement normalization and eye movement program and a control group which received conventional therapy without the eye movement program. Each subject received intervention three times a week for twelve weeks. The final measurement was the ocular motor computerized test before and after treatment sessions through an independent assessor. Differences between the experimental group and control group were determined by assessing changes in oculomotor ability using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The changes of visual fixation (p<.01), saccadic eye movement (p<.01) and pursuit eye movement (p<.01) were significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group. These results show that the postural movement normalization and eye movement program may be helpful to treat children with cerebral palsy who lose normal physical and eye movement.

The fundamental aim of this study is to identify how the organization and utilization of a supplementary workout program in accordance with the physical education curriculum for fifth year elementary students influences their basic physical strength and s

The objectives of this study were to examine the relative efficacy of three active exercise programs for work-related, chronic low back pain, and to observe to what extent the programs affected the mechanical stability of the lumbar region. The subjects were 64 employees who were randomly divided into three groups to match the three active exercise programs which were performed 3 times a week for 6 months. All subjects were assessed with the same measurements at a pre-study examination, and then were reassessed at 2 weeks, 3months and 6 months after the study. The pain intensity didn't show any significant difference among the three groups. However, the Oswestry Disability Index showed significant differences among the three groups at 6 months and the lumbar and thoracic exercise groups showed significant decreases compared to the general physiotherapy group (p<.05). Maximal stretching with both hands in the overhead direction showed a significant difference among the three groups at 3 months and 6 months, and the thoracic exercise group at 6 months showed a significant increase in overhead stretching compared to the lumbar exercise and general physiotherapy groups (p<.05). The group that performed maximal stretching with both hands in the overhead direction showed the most significant among the 3 months and 6 months. At 6 months, the thoracic exercise group showed a significant increase in overhead stretching compared to the lumbar exercise and general physiotherapy groups (p<.05). The lumbar region angle of inclination showed significant differences among the three groups at 2 weeks 3 months, and 6 months, with the thoracic exercise group being decreased more significantly at 6 months than the lumbar exercise and general physiotherapy groups (p<.05). Exercise aimed at increasing thoracic mobility has an effect on lumbar stability. Furthermore, it is far more effective for lumbar stabilization than general physiotherapy and deep muscle strengthening lumbar exercise.

The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of visual block (eyes open or closed), mental task type, and participation in an exercise program on static balance in the elderly. The subjects were 34 elderly (>65 years old) residents of a social welfare institute in Gyeonggi-do. We measured the following variables. Berg balance scale, mini mental state examination, balance performance monitor (sway area, path, and maximal sway velocity), age, weight, height and whether the subject participated in an exercise program. Scores for the Berg balance scale and mini mental state examination were evaluated to assess static balance ability either alone (single task paradigm) or while performing a mental task (dual task paradigm). Static balance variables that were measured included sway area, path, and maximal sway velocity. Each test was repeated three times. Multiple regressions analysis was used to examine the effect of each variable on static balance ability. For the dual task paradigm, static balance was affected by whether the subject participated in an exercise program. The Berg balance scale score for subjects with their eyes open was affected by whether they participated in an exercise program, while this variable in addition to the height and weight of subjects were determining variables in subjects with their eyes closed. As a result, whether subjects participated in an exercise program affected their static balance irrespective of whether their eyes open or closed. Therefore, regular exercise is recommended for elderly people and further research is needed to examine the relationship between static and dynamic balance while performing mental tasks such as cognition and attention.

For the purpose of disclosing the effects of exercise program on physical fitness for health promotion, living activities, and performance abilities of the elderly in the institution, questionnaire survey and physical examination were performed on the subject, aged 65 years or older. The subjects consisted of experimental (33 persons) and control (35 persons) groups, matched with gender and age. The experimental group was put on the exercise program; working their upper and lower limbs for 12 weeks using dumbbell and lead-packed weight. The results were as follows: 1)The mean values of experimental group were significantly higher than those of control group in all variables of physical fitness, in all variables except for living activities, and in all variables of performance abilities after exercise program. 2)The mean values were significantly improved in all variables of experimental group after exercise program, but the mean values were decreased or maintained in most of variables of control group after exercise.

The purposes of this study were to investigate the therapeutic effects of an early exercise program after mastectomy and to provide the early exercise program protocol for patients who had undergone mastectomy. The subjects were seventy women who were diagnosed with breast cancer. They were randomly as signed either to a experimental group (n=35) that received early postoperative exercise program or to a control group (n=35) that received only education by nurses. Data were obtained for each patient from goniometric measurements of shoulder flexion, abduction, external rotation, 10 elements of functional performance, and subjective pain evaluation using visual analogue scale (VAS). All variables were measured preoperatively, three days postoperatively, and one month postoperatively. Data were compared by groups using independent t-test and Mann-Whitney U test for parametric or non-parametric data, respectively. There were no significant differences between the groups for all variables preoperatively and at three days postoperatively. But there were significant differences at one month postoperatively. The experimental group showed a statistically significant increases in shoulder flexion, abduction, and external rotation and in the pain VAS at one month postoperatively (p<.05). Also, at one month postoperatively, the experimental group had less difficulty with three elements of functional performance-doing up a 'back' zippered article of clothing, reaching the ipsilateral scapula, and contralateral scapula with the fingers on the operated side-than the control group (p<.05). The results of this study suggest that, after mastectomy, the early exercise program conducted by a well-trained physical therapist can make a significant contribution to the return of more normal shoulder function and activities of daily living and to an increased quality of life.

The purposes of this study were to assess the effect of therapeutic exercise and to offer an approach to the physical therapy and rehabilitation procedure of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) following surgery. In this research, 42 patients with TMJ surgery were assigned one of two groups. The experimental group included 21 patients who performed therapeutic exercise, and the control group included 21 patients who did not perform therapeutic exercise. Conservative therapy such as an ice pack, a hot pack, and pulsed ultrasound was applied to both groups. Treatment was applied twice a day during the admission period and, after discharge, everyday for six weeks. Visual analogue scale (VAS), incisal biting force, and joint ROM were measured before surgery and at 30 days after surgery. The results were as follows: VAS (p<0.05), mouth opening (p<0.01), lateral excursion to unaffected side (p<0.05), and protrusion (p<0.05) between experimental group and control group showed statistically significant differences. Incisal biting force and lateral excursion to affected side between experimental group and control group showed no statistically significant difference.

목적: 본 연구는 대학운동선수의 공감능력, 커뮤니케이션 그리고 코치-선수관계 유지를 향상 및 강화시키기 위한 공감-기반 프로그램을 구성하고, 그 효과를 검증하였다. 방법: 강원도 소재 K-대학 운동선수를 대상으로 사전 공 감 질문지를 측정하여 상대적으로 공감에 대한 점수가 낮은(M=3.00미만) 운동선수 6명을 선별하여 연구 참여자 로 선정하였다. 전문가들의 자문을 바탕으로 총 10회기로 공감-기반 프로그램을 구성하였다. 프로그램의 효과를 검증하기 위해 공감, 커뮤니케이션, 그리고 코치-선수관계 유지 질문지를 토대로 사전-사후 검사 결과를 비교 분 석하였다. 자료분석은 SPSS 26.0 프로그램을 사용하여, 비모수통계(nonparametric statistics)방법인 윌콕슨 부호 순 위 검정(Wilcoxon signed-rank test)을 통해 공감-기반 프로그램의 효과성을 분석하였다. 결과: 첫째, 공감-기반 프 로그램은 운동선수 공감능력 향상에 유의한 효과가 나타났다. 둘째, 공감-기반 프로그램은 운동선수들의 커뮤니케 이션 향상에 유의한 차이가 나타났다. 셋째, 공감-기반 프로그램은 코치-선수관계 유지 향상 및 강화에 유의한 차 이가 나타났다. 결론: 본 연구에서 구성된 공감-기반 프로그램은 스포츠 현장에서 구성원 간의 갈등을 해소하고, 일시적으로 역경에 직면했을 때 지혜롭게 극복할 수 있는 대처능력을 향상시킬 것으로 기대된다.

12주간의 복합운동프로그램이 노인의 스트레스와 자율 신경계 활성도에 미치는 영향을 규명하는데 있다. 방법: 연구대상자들은 65∼75세의 노인 14명으로 7명의 노인을 대상으로 복합 운동프로그램을 7명의 노인을 대 상으로 걷기 운동을 12주 동안 주 2회 실시하였다. 중재를 실시하기 전과 12주 후의 평가 결과를 분석하였다. 자 료 분석 방법은 SPSS 23.0 프로그램을 이용하여 t-검정, 반복측정 분산분석으로 분석하였다. 결과: 복합 운동프로 그램 그룹의 경우 12주 후 스트레스 저항도와 전체 자율신경 활성도에서 유의한 증가를 보였다. 비록 지각된 스 트레스와 신체수행능력 점수에서 대조군과 유이한 차이를 보이지 않았지만 복합 운동프로그램 그룹에서 중재 후 유의한 개선을 보여 긍정적인 양상을 볼 수 있었다. 결론: 이러한 연구결과를 통해 노인들의 자율 신경계 활성도 를 높여 심혈관계 질환을 예방하기 위한 운동 프로그램으로 복합 운동 프로그램을 제안한다.