This study was conducted to develop wearable products with visual and auditory feedback aimed at promoting exercise interest in children. Here we determined the theoretical characteristics of cognitive and motor function development during childhood, empirical characteristics of children's motor functions, and factors that encourage exercise using natural observation and in-depth interview research methods. The questionnaire assessed children's motor ability, intensively trained body parts in sports programs, types of training or classes that improve the motor ability of each muscle group, significantly considered aspects of children's sports programs, and factors that promote children's interest in exercise. Our results suggest that the development of sport programs comprising varied exercise options that enhance body and limb movements are needed for balanced growth. Furthermore, it is very important to provide motivation for regular exercise and appropriate feedback, such as praise and encouragement, to maintain interest in exercise. This study identifies the standards for developing products that peak children's interest in exercise and the basis for a physically and mentally healthy society.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of dual-task training with cognitive effort on the walking and balance functions of chronic stroke patients. The study included 14 chronic stroke patients, who were randomly divided into the experimental group (EG) and control group (CG), each with 7 patients. The EG performed the dual-task training with cognitive effort 3 times a week, 30 minutes for 4 weeks, where as the CG performed single-task training three times a week, for 30 minutes for 4 weeks. Outcome assessments were made with 10 m walk test, timed up and go test, 6 minutes walk test, and Berg balance scale. In within-group comparison, subjects from the EG showed significant differences in all variables (p<.05), while subjects from the CG showed only significant differences in 6 minutes walk test, and Berg balance scale (p<.05). Further, there was significant difference in the improvement rate of 10 m walk test. The findings suggest that the dual-task with cognitive effort may be beneficial for improving walking and balance functions of patients with chronic stroke.

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.

목적 : 본 연구를 통하여 뇌손상으로 인한 편마비 아동들에게 10주 동안 적용된 수정된 강제유도 운동치료가 환측 상지의 운동․감각능력 및 일상생활에서의 환측 상지 사용 빈도에 미치는 효과를 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 본 연구는 개별사례 실험 연구 방법 중 반전연구(reversal design or ABA design)로 설계되었으며, 서울장애인종합복지관에서 뇌병변으로 인한 편마비 진단을 받고 재활치료 중인 4명의 아동을 대상으로 17주간 실시되었다. 총 17주의 연구기간은 3주간의 기초선 1기간, 10주간의 치료 적용기간, 4주간의 기초선 2기간(치료후 관찰기간)으로 이루어져 있다. 치료 기간 동안 대상 아동들에게 주 5회, 하루 5시간동안 강제유도 운동치료를 적용하였다. 치료 전․후의 환측 상지의 기능을 평가하기 위해 두점 인식능력과 모노필라멘트를 사용한 촉각 검사, 멜버른 검사를 실시하였고, Motor Activity Log(MAL) 중 아동에게 적용 가능한 20항목을 발췌한 부모작성일지를 사용하여 환측 상지 사용빈도를 측정하였다. 결과 분석을 위하여 대상자별로 측정된 상지의 운동 및 감각기능과 일상생활에서 환측 상지 사용 빈도의 평균값을 기술 통계적으로 제시하고 시각적 그래프를 통하여 기초선, 치료기간과 치료 후의 차이를 비교하였다. 결과 : 수정된 강제유도 운동치료 후 편마비 아동의 상지 운동 및 감각기능과 일상생활에서의 환측 상지 사용 빈도가 치료 전에 비해 향상되었고, 이러한 치료 효과는 치료종료 후 1개월까지 유지되었다. 결론 : 본 연구 결과는 장시간의 건측 상지 운동 제한에 따른 거부감으로 인해 아동에게 적용하기 어려웠던 기존 강제유도 운동치료의 문제점을 개선한 수정된 강제유도 운동치료는 적용시간을 각 아동의 특성에 맞게 조절하여 활용한다면 임상 재활치료에서 편마비 아동의 기능회복에 효과적으로 적용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.