Background: Balance disorder is a prevalent clinical manifestation following stroke, often causing considerable discomfort and gait disability. Various water-based therapeutic approaches have been developed to address balance and gait disorder. Objects: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of water-based gait training using auditory stimulation on balance and gait abilities in stroke patients. Methods: All subjects were randomly divided into three groups: water-based gait training using auditory stimulation group (WAG) (n = 24), water-based gait training group (WG) (n = 24), and control group (n = 22). Subjects in WAG and WG underwent water-based gait training for 30 minutes, 3 times a week for 6 weeks. All Subjects were assessed for muscle strength, balance, gait, motor function, and activity of daily living pre- and post-intervention. Results: Results showed that all outcome measures significantly improved post-intervention (p < 0.05). Additionally, WAG was found to significantly improve in Medical Research Council (MRC), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and Timed Up and Go (TUG) test compared to WG, and WG showed significant differences compared to the control group in MRC and Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) (p < 0.05). WAG exhibited significant differences in all areas except Modified Bathel Index (MBI) in the between-group comparison with the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: These results suggest that water-based gait training using auditory stimulation may be effective strategy to improve muscle strength, balance and gait ability for with stroke.

Background: Prolonged use of computers and mobile devices has contributed to postural abnormalities such as Rounded Shoulder Posture (RSP), which is characterized by muscle imbalances that can lead to pain and functional limitations. Correcting these imbalances through targeted stretching and strengthening exercises was expected to help improve postural alignment and muscle function. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of a six-week integrated exercise program targeting the pectoralis minor (PM), upper trapezius (UT), and lower trapezius (LT) on postural alignment and muscle activation in female adults with RSP. Design: Single-group pre-post test study. Methods: Eighteen female university students (aged 20–22 years) with RSP participated in a six-week intervention consisting of PM stretching, UT stretching, and LT strengthening exercises. RSP severity was assessed using acromion-to-ground distance, PM length was measured with a caliper, and surface electromyography (sEMG) was used to evaluate UT and LT muscle activity. Normality was verified using the Shapiro-Wilk test, and paired t-tests were conducted for statistical analysis (α=0.05). Results: After the intervention, significant improvements were observed in all measured variables. Acromion-to-ground distance decreased (P<0.001), PM length increased (P<0.001), UT activation decreased (P<0.01), and LT activation increased (P<0.01). Conclusion: The six-week integrated exercise program effectively improved postural alignment and muscle activation in women with RSP by addressing muscle shortening, overactivity, and weakness. These findings suggest that combined stretching and strengthening exercises can serve as a practical and effective approach for RSP correction. Future studies with longer durations and diverse populations are recommended to further validate these results and enhance clinical applicability.

Background: In patients with low back pain (LBP), weakened core muscles and impaired proprioception contribute to decreased spinal stability and LBP recurrence. Objectives: To investigate the effects of abdominal bracing exercises (BE) and kinetic link training (BEKLT) on pain, balance, and proprioception in LBP patients. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Methods: Sixteen adults with LBP were randomly assigned to a BE group or a BEKLT group. Both groups completed a four-week intervention (three sessions per week). Pain was assessed using the visual analog scale (VAS), proprioception with the lumbar reposition sense test, and balance with the BT4 system. Results: Both groups showed significant reductions in VAS and proprioception error (P<.05), with no inter-group differences. In dynamic balance (limits of stability), the BE group improved in rearward, left, and right angles, while the BEKLT group improved in forward, rearward, and left angles (P<.05). A significant difference was observed in the forward leaning angle between groups (P<.05). For static balance, both groups showed significant reductions in trace length and C90 area (P<.05), with no inter-group differences. Conclusion: The findings suggest that both BE and BEKLT are effective interventions for reducing pain and improving proprioception and balance in LBP, with BEKLT providing additional benefits for dynamic balance.

This study aimed to determine how 15 weeks of Tai Chi training affected attention and brain waves. Thirty-six university students (mean age = 24.27 years; SD = ±1.054) participated in this experiment. Participants practiced form postures from the first section of form 85 of the traditional Yang style of Tai Chi Chuan. The Frankfurt Attention Inventory (FAIR) was used to assess each participant’s level of attention. The sensorimotor rhythm (SMR) power analysis demonstrated that participants in the Tai Chi group show higher SMR power than the control group. This study showed that Tai Chi Chuan increases theta and alpha waves by relaxing the body and mind, as well as through soft and slow movement and deep breathing. It reduces fast beta waves, which stabilizes the brain and improves attention. FAIR results showed that 15 weeks of Tai Chi training improved selective ability, control index, and persistence index. These findings suggested that Tai Chi is an exercise that helps improve attention.

Background: Treadmill training is an effective intervention method for improving the walking ability of stroke patients, and taping is effective for stabilizing joints. However, taping interventions have not been implemented during treadmill training. Objectives: To examine whether treadmill training with an elastic tape or treadmill training with a non-elastic tape could be more effective in stroke patients. Design: A single blinded, randomized, controlled, comparative study. Methods: 22 stroke patients were randomly allocated to two groups: the elastic group (treadmill gait training with ankle elastic tape on the paretic side) or the non-elastic group (treadmill gait training with non-elastic tape on the paretic side). All participants performed 60 min of comprehensive rehabilitation therapy and treadmill training with an elastic tape or non-elastic tape for 20 min. Results: 10-meter walk test and timed up-and-go test results after training differed significantly from baseline in both groups (P<.05), but significantly larger gains were observed in the elastic group (10-meter walk test, -17.1%; timed up-and-go test, -18.49%; P<.05, respectively). Conclusion: Treadmill gait training with elastic tape on the affected ankle joint might be more effective at improving the walking and balancing abilities of stroke patients.

목적 : 본 연구는 시각장애인을 대상으로 디지털 점자 보조기기를 이용한 점자 훈련 프로그램을 적용하여 점자 촉지 수준 의 변화와 점자 관련 일상 활동에 미치는 효과를 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 본 연구는 단일집단 사전-사후 비교 설계를 사용하였다. 서울과 강원 지역의 시각장애 관련 기관 2곳에서 모집 한 시각장애인 8명에게 8주간 점자 훈련 프로그램을 진행하였다. 점자 훈련 프로그램은 스마트폰에서 구동되는 점자 학습 앱과 블루투스로 연결된 디지털 점자 보조기기를 사용하였다. 점자 훈련은 주 1회 1시간 시행되었고 추가로 훈련일 제외 주 4일 반복 연습을 자율적으로 시행하도록 독려하였다. 점자 촉지 수준의 변화를 알아보기 위하여 본 연구에서 조작적 정의를 통해 계산한 촉지율과 점자 관련 일상 활동에서의 어려움 정도를 알아보기 위한 K-IPPA검사를 훈련 전, 후로 측정하여 결과를 비교하였다. 결과 : 대상자들은 훈련 프로그램 이후 촉지율이 평균 43%에서 98%로 향상되었고 K-IPPA검사로 측정한 점자 관련 일 상 활동의 어려움이 평균 18점에서 15점으로 낮아진 것으로 나타났다. 결론 : 디지털 점자 보조기기를 이용한 점자 훈련 프로그램은 자립적으로 점자 촉지를 향상시키는데 효과적이었으며, 추 후 국내 점자 교육과 관련한 제한점을 해결할 수 있는 적절한 대안이 될 것으로 생각된다.

Background: Most studies targeting stroke patients have confirmed improvements in balance and walking using immersive and non-immersive virtual reality training programs. However, to date, there are not many studies targeting brain activation enhancement for the two training programs. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of a virtual reality training program on the EEG of stroke patients according to differences in immersion. Design: A randomized controlled trial. Methods: A total of 20 stroke patients, with 10 in an immersive virtual reality training programs group (IVRG) and 10 in a non-virtual reality training programs group (NVRG) were randomly assigned to exercise three times a week for 6 weeks. EEG was measured for 2 minutes using DSI-24. Results: The intra-group difference in relative alpha waves of brain waves was not significant for both groups, and the between-group difference was not significant. Differences in EEG relative beta waves in the experiment group were significant in the Fp1, Fp2, Cz, C3, C4, P3, and O2 in the experiment group, and significant in the Cz and O2 in the control group. As a result of comparing the differences between each group before and after, there was a significant difference in the Fp1 area. Conclusion: Virtual reality training programs based on differences in immersion were found to have a positive effect on EEG. Therefore, it is believed that a virtual reality training program based on differences in immersion can be provided as a clinical intervention method for EEG.

목적 : 본 연구는 시뮬레이터 훈련이 척수손상 환자의 운전시뮬레이터 도로 주행시간과 주행조작 능력에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 본 연구는 단일사례실험연구 AB설계로 진행되었으며, 기초선 3회기, 중재기 10회기를 적용하였다. 기초선 3회, 중재기 5회 도로주행코스(중급) 수행 시 운전시간, 주행조작 능력 자료가 수집되었으며, 연구결과 분석을 위하여 시각적 분석 방법과 평균 ±2*표준 편차를 사용한 양적 분석을 동시에 사용하였다. 결과 : 연구대상자 3명의 총 주행시간은 기초선 A보다 중재기 B에서 3분 내외의 감소하였고, 세 명 모두에서 통계학적으 로 의미있는 주행 능력의 향상이 확인되었다. 주행조작능력 또한 오류 점수가 감소하였고, 첫 번째 참여자와 세 번째 참 여자의 경우 그 변화가 통계학적으로 유의하였다. 결론 : 본 연구에서 연구대상자의 총 주행시간 및 수행 오류의 감소가 확인되어 운전시뮬레이터 훈련의 효과가 있었다. 이 와 같은 결과는 운전시뮬레이터 훈련의 적용 가능성을 뒷받침 한다.

Background: As ways to optimize the mobilization of postural stability muscles for sitting up motions, arm reaching motions and head raising motions have important effects. Objectives: This study was conducted to investigate the effects of reaching to sit-up training on the trunk muscle activity, postural ability, and balance ability of patients with hemiplegia due to stroke. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Methods: This study was conducted with 18 stroke patients who met the selection criteria divided into two groups: a study group of 9 patents and a control group of 9 patients. The study group carried out reaching to sit-up training, which can promote trunk muscles and improve control through trunk interactions. The control group received general physical therapy intervention Results: The activity of the trunk muscle was significantly different before and after intervention in study and control group. The functional reaching test showed significant changes in both the study group and the control group. The timed up and go test showed a significant change in the study group. Conclusion: Reaching to sit-up training for 4 weeks showed increases in trunk muscle activity in stroke patients and was effective in improving balance ability.

Background: ErigoPro enables acute stroke patients to carry out stable weight-bearing training with gradual verticalization. Study on the effectiveness of robotic assisted treatment equipment for chronic patients is insufficient. Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effect of dynamic vertical posture training using ErigoPro on trunk alignment and balance in chronic stroke patients. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Methods: The subjects of this study were 30 patients were randomly assigned to a study group of 15 patients and a control group of 15 patients. The study intervention was carried out for 50 minutes per day consisting of 30 minutes of general neuro-physiotherapy and 20 minutes of ErogoPro training, 3 times a week for 8 weeks. Results: The study group showed difference in trunk inclination (P<.05), kyphotic angle (P<.05), lateral deviation of the spine (P<.05), thoracic angle (P<.01), timed up and go test (P<.01), Berg balance score (P<.01). There was a significant difference between the groups in the trunk inclination (P<.05), timed up and go test (P<.01), Berg balance score (P<.05). Conclusion: It could be seen that the treatment combined with ErigoPro training for 8 weeks was effective in restoring trunk alignment and improving balance ability in chronic stroke patients.

This study examined effects of pronunciation training using automatic speech recognition technology on common pronunciation errors of Korean English learners. Participants were divided into two groups. One group was given instruction and training about the use of automatic speech recognition for pronunciation practice. The other group was not given such instruction or training as a control group. A pre- and post-test experimental design was used. The treatment period was four weeks. Participants who were taught about using automatic speech recognition for pronunciation practice showed small but significant improvements in pronunciation accuracy than those who did not. In addition, automatic speech recognition was found to assist in the diagnostic evaluation of common pronunciation errors, although it did not produce statistically significant improvements. Participants responded positively to the use of automatic speech recognition for pronunciation practice and testing, although there remain some concerns over technical aspects of the test.

Background: A weight-bearing jacket during treadmill gait training is being used for rehabilitation in stroke patients. However, the effect on various gait parameters has not been confirmed. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the comparison of exercise intensity through speed increase and weight-bearing jacket during treadmill gait training to restore gait ability in stroke patients. Design: Randomized controlled trials. Methods: This study recruited 24 stroke patients. The subjects were randomly assigned to the experimental group (wearing a weight-bearing jacket during treadmill gait training, n=12) and the control group (speed increase during treadmill gait training, n=12). Gait measurement device (G-walk) was used to measure the gait parameters of the subjects. Results: Both the experimental group and control group showed a significant increase in cadence, gait speed, stride length, and gait symmetry index post intervention (P<.05). In comparison between the two groups, the experimental group showed a significant increase in the gait symmetry index post the intervention than the control group (P<.05). Conclusion: Through this study, it was found that wearing a weight-bearing jacket was a more effective method for improving the gait symmetry index than increasing speed during treadmill gait training in stroke patients.

The army is concerned about the decrease in enlistment resources due to the low birth rate and the weakening of military combat power due to the shortening of the military service period. Now, the military's quantitative growth is no longer limited and it is a time for qualitative growth. To this end, the Army has been applying the Israeli learning method Havruta to recruit training to improve the quality of training since 2019. After applying Havruta, several scholars have studied the effect of recruit training applying Havruta. As a result, it was verified that recruit training applying Havruta improves the inner motive, creativity, and military service value of trainees. This study investigated how trainees' inner motive, creativity, and military service value affect their satisfaction and achievement. In addition, it was studied whether the effect of recruit training applied with Havruta on achievement differs according to the educational background (high school graduate or higher) and military family (professional soldiers within 4th degree) of the trainees. To this end, a survey was conducted on 472 recruits, and the structural relationship between each variable and the moderating effect were analyzed using the structural equation model. As a result of the study, military service value did not affect training satisfaction. Also, there was a difference in the effect of creativity on training satisfaction according to the educational background of new recruits, and there was a difference in the effect of military service value on training satisfaction and training achievement according to military family members. The purpose of this study is to contribute to the improvement of the army's recruit training development plan and effective training system.

목적 : 본 연구는 일상생활활동 훈련프로그램을 적용하여 엉덩관절치환술 환자의 일상생활 수행 능력과 작 업치료 인식도 및 만족도에 미치는 효과를 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 본 연구는 엉덩관절치환술을 받은 노인 40명(실험군 20명, 대조군 20명)이었고, 연구 설계는 비동등성 대조군 전후시차 설계를 적용하였다. 중재는 주 5회 30분씩, 4주간, 총 20회기를 실시하였다. 결과 : 일상생활활동 훈련프로그램 실험군은 일상생활활동 비디오 시청 대조군과 비교하여 일상생활 수행 능력과 작업치료 인식도 및 만족도에서 유의한 차이를 나타냈다. 결론 : 본 연구의 일상생활활동 훈련프로그램은 엉덩관절치환술을 받은 노인들의 일상생활 수행 능력과 작 업치료 인식도 및 만족도를 향상시키어 작업치료의 전문성과 가치를 높였다. 이에 엉덩관절치환술 환자 의 재활을 위한 작업치료 중재 프로그램으로 제안하는 바이다.

이 연구는 중학교 야구선수를 대상으로 8주간의 케틀벨 훈련이 기능적 움직임 및 균형성에 미치는 영향을 분석하고자 하였다. 중학교 야구선수 14명을 케틀벨 집단(n=8), 통제 집단(n=6)으로 무 작위 배정한 후 케틀벨 훈련을 주 2회, 60분간 실시하였다. 그리고, 훈련 전과 8주 훈련 후 FMS, Y-밸 런스 테스트 및 스마트 슈즈를 이용하여 정적, 동적 균형성을 검사하였다. 케틀벨 훈련 효과를 검증하기 위해 반복이원변량분석을 실시하였고, 시기와 집단 간 상호작용이 있을 경우 집단 별로 대응표본 t-검 정을 실시하였다. 연구 결과, FMS 점수는 IL(Inline Lunge)과 FMS 총점(TS)에서 유의한 차이가 나타났 으며, FMS의 다른 변인에서는 유의한 차이가 없었다. YBT 점수는 왼쪽 AT를 제외한 모든 YBT변인에 서 유의한 차이가 나타났다. 또한 Smart shoes를 이용한 균형성 검사에서는 모든 변인에서 집단과 시기 간 유의한 상호작용 효과는 나타나지 않았다. 결론적으로 중학교 야구선수의 케틀벨 훈련 적용은 기능적 움직임과 기능적 균형성과 관련된 FMS 및 YBT 점수에는 효과가 있었지만, 족압분포로 평가하는 Smart Shoes를 사용한 정적/동적 균형성에는 영향을 미치지 않는 것으로 나타났다. 이 연구의 결과들은 중학 교 야구선수의 훈련 프로그램 작성에 필요한 기초자료로 제공될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

목적 : 본 연구는 시청각 피드백 기반 시지각 디지털 페그보드 훈련이 좌측 편마비 환자의 시각-운동 통 합 및 인지기능에 미치는 효과에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 본 연구는 좌측 편마비 환자 26명을 대상으로 시청각 피드백 기반 시지각 디지털 페그보드 훈련을 적용한 실험군 13명과 도형에 따라 페그를 꽂는 시지각 과제를 적용한 대조군 13명을 무작위로 나누어 주 3회, 30분씩, 12주간 총 36회에 따라 훈련을 적용하였다. 시각-운동 통합 평가는 Beery 시각- 운동 통합 검사 6판(Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration-Sixth; Beery VMI-6), 인지기능 평가는 신경행동학적 인지상태 검사(Neurobehavioral Cognitive Status Examination; NCSE)를 사용하였으며, 각 훈련 전후에 따른 효과의 변화를 확인하였다. 결과 : 첫째, 시각-운동 통합의 변화에서는 실험군과 대조군 사이에 시각-운동 통합, 시지각, 운동 협응에서 통계학적으로 유의한 차이가 나타났다(p < .05). 둘째, 인지기능의 변화에서는 실험군과 대조군 사이에 주의집중력, 구성능력, 기억력, NCSE 전체점수에서 통계학적으로 유의한 차이가 나타났다(p < .05). 결론 : 본 연구에서는 시청각 피드백 기반 시지각 디지털 페그보드 훈련이 좌측 편마비 환자의 시각-운동 통합 및 전반적인 인지기능에 긍정적인 효과가 있음을 알 수 있었고, 이를 토대로 작업치료 임상 환경에서 뇌졸중 환자에게 해당 훈련을 적용한다면 시각-운동 통합 및 인지기능 개선에 긍정적인 효과가 있을 것이다.

목적 : 발달장애아동에게 앱 기반의 시지각 훈련을 병행한 감각통합중재를 적용하여 주의집중력, 시지각 능력 및 일상생활수행능력에 미치는 변화를 확인하고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 총 20명의 발달장애아동을 두 집단으로 무작위 배정하여 사전-사후검사 통제집단설계를 적용 하였다. 중재는 치료사와 1:1로 회기 당 50분, 주 2회, 총 24회기 적용하였다. 처음 30분 동안 공통의 감각통합 프로그램을 제공하고, 이후 20분 동안 실험군에는 앱을 활용한 시지각 훈련, 대조군에는 지필형 시지각 훈련을 적용하였다. 중재의 효과를 확인하기 위한 도구로 주의집중력은 숫자 외우기 검사 (Digit Span Test; DST), 시지각 능력은 한국판 시지각 발달검사(Korean-Developmental Test of Visual Perception 2; K-DTVP 2), 일상생활수행능력은 아동용 기능적 독립성 측정도구(Functional Independence Measure for children; Wee FIM)를 활용하였다. 결과 : 중재 후 실험군의 모든 영역과 대조군의 주의집중력을 제외한 영역에서 각 집단 내 유의한 효과가 검증되었다. 집단 간 비교에서는 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 결론 : 감각통합중재는 발달장애아동의 시지각 능력과 일상생활수행에 효과적인 중재이며, 특히 앱 기반의 시지각 훈련을 병행한 감각통합중재는 주의집중력 향상에 더욱 효과적이다. 추후 작업치료영역에서 발달 장애아동의 흥미와 능력에 적합한 다양한 도구의 활용을 통해 기능향상에 긍정적인 효과를 기대할 수 있을 것이다.

목적 : 본 연구는 초기 뇌졸중 환자에서 휠체어 기술 훈련 프로그램 적용이 휠체어 기술 능력, 휠체어 추진 속도, 일상생활수행력에 미치는 효과를 알아보고자 실시하였다. 연구방법 : 초기 뇌졸중 환자 18명을 실험군과 대조군으로 무작위 배정하였다. 두 군 모두 일반적인 재활치료를 실시하였으며, 추가적으로 실험군에는 휠체어 기술 훈련을, 대조군에는 기립기를 통한 서기 훈련을 각 1일 30분, 주 3회, 총 3주간 실시하였다. 중재 전·후 휠체어 기술 능력을 측정하기 위해 휠체어 기술 검사 (Wheelchair Skills Test; WST), 휠체어 추진 속도(Wheelchair Propulsion Velocity; WPV), 한국판 수정 된 바델 지수(Korean version of Modified Barthel Index; K-MBI)을 사용하였다. 결과 : 3주 중재 후, 두 그룹에서 중재 전·후 WST, WPV, K-MBI에서 유의한 차이가 나타났으며(p < .05), 중재 후 두 그룹 간 변화량의 차이는 WST와 WPV에서 유의한 차이가 나타났다(p < .05). 결론 : 본 연구 결과 휠체어 기술 훈련 프로그램이 초기 뇌줄중 환자의 휠체어 기술 능력과 휠체어 추진 속도를 향상 시킬 수 있는 중재 방법으로 나타났다. 그러므로 휠체어 기술 훈련 프로그램은 독립적인 독립적 보행이 불가한 초기 뇌졸중 환자에게 안전하고 효율적인 이동 능력을 제공할 수 있는 중재 방법으로 사용될 수 있을 것이다.

이 연구의 목적은 8주간의 플라이오메트릭 훈련이 대학 태권도 시범단의 순발력, 동적 평형성 및 관절 위치감각에 미치는 영향을 분석하고자 하였다. 태권도 시범 전공 대학생 20명을 훈련군 10명, 통제군 10명으로 분류한 후 운동군은 주 3회, 60분, 8주간 플라이오메트릭 훈련을 하였다. 측정 변인은 제자 리높이뛰기, 제자리멀리뛰기, 배근력, 동적 평형성 및 관절 위치감각으로 사전 사후 측정하였다. 연구 결과, 제자리높이뛰기와 멀리뛰기 및 배근력에서 유의한 운동의 효과가 있었다(p<.05). 동적 평형성은 후방 바깥 쪽과(p<.01) 후방 안쪽에서(p<.05) 유의한 운동의 효과가 있었다. 관절 위치감각은 왼발 15°와(p<.01) 45°에서는(p<.05) 운동군에서 유의한 효과가 있었다. 이상의 결과 8주간의 플라이오메트릭 훈련은 태권도 시범선수의 순발력과 동적 평형성 및 관절 위치감각에 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다.