Background: Hemispatial neglect is defined as the failure to attend, report, respond, or orient toward meaningful stimuli provided in the contralateral side of a brain lesion. Objects: This study was conducted to find out the effect of dynamic trunk equilibirum exercise for stroke patients with hemi-spatial neglect. Methods: This study included 21 stroke subjects, randomly assigned to either the experimental group or the control group. The exercise program consisted of 5 sessions of 20 minutes per week during 4 weeks. The line-bisection test, the Albert test, the balance function score, the Berg balance scale, the postural assessment scale for stroke and the modified Barthel index were measured before and after training. All data were analyzed using SPSS 12.0 for Windows. Between-group and within-group comparison was analyzed by using Independent t-test and Paired t-test respectively. Results: The results of study were as follows: There were significant differences between before and after intervention in both group (p<.05). There were significant differences in the line-bisection test, Albert test, balance function score, Berg balance scale, postural assessment scale for stroke and modified Barthel index between the experimental group and the control group (p<.05). Conclusion: Dynamic trunk equilibrium exercise had a positive effect on patients’ neglect, balance ability and activities of daily living. Further studies are required to generalize the results of this study.

목적 : 본 연구의 목적은 균형능력에 문제가 있는 만성 뇌졸중 환자를 대상으로 과제 지향적 활동의 실험군과 보존적 작업치료의 대조군과의 중재결과를 비교하여 일상생활동작의 수행 능력과 균형능력, 만족도에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 본 연구는 2000년 7월부터 2008년 6월까지 뇌졸중 진단을 받고 서울 △병원에서 입원 치료를 받은 대상자 중 본 연구 목적에 맞는 실험군 18명 대조군 15명을 대상으로 실시하였다. 모든 중재는 훈련받은 2인의 작업치료사가 3개월 동안 주 5회, 1일 30분씩 시행하였고, 실험군은 과제 지향적 활동으로, 대조군은 신경발달치료를 기반으로 한 보존적 작업치료로 중재하였다. 중재 전·후 일상생활동작과 균형능력, 작업수행 만족도는 Berg Balance Scale(BBS), Canadian Occupational Performance Measure(COPM), Functional Independence Measure(FIM)으로 측정하였다. 결과 : 중재 후 과제 지향적 활동의 실험군(p<.001)과 보존적 작업치료를 받은 대조군(p<.01)의 균형능력과 일상생활동작 수행능력, 환자의 만족도 모두 중재 전보다 유의하게 향상되었다. 중재 후 집단 간 비교에서는 균형능력(p<.05)과 환자의 만족도(p<.01)에서 실험군이 대조군보다 유의하게 향상되었다. 일상생활동작 수행능력에서는 집단 간 차이를 보여주지 못했다(p>.05). 결론 : 본 연구 결과에 근거하여 과제 지향적 활동이 보존적 작업치료보다 만성 뇌졸중 환자의 일상생활동작 수행능력과 균형능력, 만족도를 향상하는데 도움이 될 것으로 보인다.

The aim of this study was to investigate correlations of the Trunk Control Test (TCT), Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke (PASS-TC), and Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) and to compare the TCT, PASS-TC, TIS and its subscales in relation to balance, gait and functional performance ability after stroke. Sixty-two stroke patients attending a rehabilitation program participated in the study. Trunk control was measured with the use of TCT, PASS-TC, TIS balance (Berg Balance scale; BSS), gait ability (10 m walk test), functional performance ability (Tuned Up and Go Test TUG) and the mobility part of the Modified Barthel index (MBI), Fugl Meyer-Upper/Lower Extremity (FM-U․L/E). The scatter-plot (correlation coefficient) was composed for the total scores of the TCT, PASS-TC, and TIS. The multiple regression analysis was performed to evaluate the impact of trunk control on balance, gait, and functional performance ability. Twenty eight participants (45.2%) and twenty participants (32.3%) obtained the maximum score on the TCT and PASS-TC respectively; no subject reached the maximum score on the Trunk Impairment Scale. There were significant correlations between the TIS and TCT (r=.38, p<.01), PASS-TC (r=.30, p<.05), TCT and PASS-TC (r=.59, p<.01). Stepwise multiple regression analysis showed that the BBS score (β=.420～.862) had slightly more power in predicting trunk control than the . TIS-dynamic sitting balance, TUG and the MBI-mobility part. This study clearly indicates that trunk control is still impaired in stroke patients. Measures of trunk control were significantly related with values of balance, gait and functional performance ability. The results imply that management of trunk rehabilitation after stroke should be emphasized.

목적 : 본 연구의 목적은 인지활동을 병행한 운동훈련이 치매노인의 균형수행능력에 미치는 영향을 알아보는 것이다. 연구방법 : 본 연구에서는 인지활동 중재로 회상활동과 미술활동을 사용하였다. 연구대상자는 60명의 치매환자이다. 회상활동과 운동치료를 병행한 집단(N=20), 미술활동과 운동치료를 병행한 집단(N=20) 그리고 운동치료만 실시한 집단(N=20)으로 총 3개의 집단으로 나누었다. 연구는 2008년 9월 22일부터 3개월간 이루어졌고 평가도구로는 한국판간이정신상태검사(Mini-Mental Status Exam-Korean: MMSE-K)와 버그균형척도(Berg Balance Scale: BBS)이 사용되었다. 결과 : 본 연구의 결과는 다음과 같다. 3개월 후 MMSE-K와 BBS 총점은 실험 전 후 유의한 증가가 있었다(p<.05). 그리고 인지활동이 적용된 두 집단은 운동치료만 실시한 집단보다 균형수행능력의 유의한 증가가 있었다. 또한 운동치료만 실시한 집단도 인지능력의 향상이 있었다. 회상활동과 운동치료를 병행한 집단의 MMSE-K와 BBS점수는 다른 집단들에 비해 가장 높은 증가를 보여주었다. 결론 : 이 결과를 통해 인지활동을 병행한 운동치료는 균형능력이 감소된 치매노인환자의 균형수행능력을 증진시키기 위해 사용될 수 있다.

The objective of this study was to discern the effects of a balance training program on the performance of lower extremities in order to improve strength (muscle power, flexibility, walking power), balance control and walking ability in the elderly. The subjects selected were aged 65 years and over, with no known relevant medical history that may disturb their balance, and have also been visiting the Gimhae Senior Welfare Center. The variable group consisted of 30 subjects, of whom were people who had been participating in balance training programs (One Leg Standing; OLS, Functional Reach; FR, Timed Get Up and Go; TUG) as an intervention for 8 weeks 3 times per a week. They were examined in order to identify their balance control before and after. The control group consisted of thirty subjects who preferred to exercise without any intervention relating to balance training program. The subjects were measured before and after balance training in order to determine the effectiveness of exercise and the effectiveness of exercise combined with the aid of a Balance Performance Monitor. 1. Mean time on OLS test with left and right sided extremities in the experimental group was 35.44 sec, 42.10 sec longer than control group respectively. In FR tests applied to the left and right side, mean reaching distance was increased up to 5.56 cm, 6.73 cm in experimental group respectively. Mean time on TUG test from a chair in experimental group was decreased to 2.33 sec. 2. Mean value of decline in the level balance control, both left and right side, decreased to 2.24% as examined by the Balance Performance Monitor. Mean scores for sway level after balance training decrease to .98% and for balance control both anterior and posterior directions decreased to mean 1.07% and 1.44%, respectively.

The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of group therapeutic exercise programs on the cognitive function, Activities of Daily Living (ADL), and balance-performing ability in older adults. Fifteen community-dwelling subjects (mean age 73.7 yrs, standard deviation 2.4) participated in this study. An 8-week group therapeutic exercise program, including strengthening and balance training, breathing and gait exercise, and recreation, consisted of activities related to daily living. The Mini-Mental State Examination-Korean (MMSE-K), Modified Barthel Index (MBI), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Functional Reaching Test (FRT), and Timed Up & Go (TUG) test were measured during pre-exercise and post-exercise points. The results of this study were as follows: 1. After eight weeks, the MMSE-K and MBI total score was more significantly increased for post-exercise tests than pre-exercise tests (respectively, p<.05, p<.01). 2. Of the MBI contents, personal hygiene, dressing, ambulation, and chair/bed transfers scores were significant increased for post-exercise tests. 3. Post exercise BBS, FRT, and TUG scores were higher than the pre-exercise scores. The difference was statistically significant (respectively, p<.05, p<.05, p<.01). These findings suggest that group therapeutic exercise can be used to improve the cognitive function, ADL, and balance-performing ability in elderly persons.