Abstract.[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate whether ten weeks of aquatic therapy exercise would increase low back muscle strength and reduce low back pain in 19 elderly subjects.[Subjects] Nineteen low back disorder patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups: an aquatic therapy exercise group (n=9), and a control group (n=10).[Methods] The aquatic therapy group participated five times a week for ten weeks in an aquatic exercise designed to strengthen the low back muscles. Data collection was done using a Cybex-770 system.[Results] The results show that the aquatic exercise significantly reduced visual analog scale pain by 52.1%. Significant improvements in low back muscle strength were found in the aquatic therapy group on peak torque of flexor in 180°/sec by 48.31% and on peak torque of extensor in 180°/sec by 152.85% . [Conclusion] Based on the results, we conclude that the ten weeks of aquatic therapy exercise can enhance low back muscle strength and reduce low back pain in elderly women.
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine how an exercise program focusing on muscular strength could aid firefighters with chronic lower back pain. [Subjects] The research subjects were randomly assigned to two groups, the experimental group (n=8) and the control (n=8). [Methods] The experimental group performed two types of exercise programs four times per week for 8 weeks under supervision. Tests were performed before and after the 8 weeks of exercise in accordance with the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency’s program. [Results] At the end of the 8 weeks of the rehabilitation program, abdominal muscular strength were significantly increased in the experimental group, and this indicates that the exercise therapy was effective for improvement of muscular strength. [Conclusion] We found that exercise therapy is an effective intervention that can reduce the pain of patients with chronic lower back pain. The firefighters with chronic lower back pain who participated in this study exhibited enhanced lower back muscular strength and obtained some additional benefits. They need regular exercise.
Abstract.[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to compare the H-reflex in participants before and after alcohol intake.[Subjects] The aim of this study was to investigate the impact on the H-reflex after alcohol intake by performing experiments with adult subjects who were 19 to 27 years of age. Thirty subjects (men=15, women=15) were arranged into three groups. There were 10 people in each group.[Method] The three groups consumed 0.05 mL/kg, 0.4 mL/kg and 0.8 mL/kg of alcohol, respectively. An MP150 (BIOPAC Systems, Inc., Goleta, CA, USA) was used to obtain the values measured by electromyography (EMG) using Ag-Ag/Cl measurement electrodes (BIOPAC, diameter of 2 cm). Waves were measured to assess the action potential of the central neuron.[Results] In Group I, the H-reflex was 4% lower after 6 hours compared with before alcohol intake. In Group II, it was 10% lower after 6 hours compared with before alcohol intake. In Group III, it was 31% lower after 6 hours compared with before alcohol intake. H-reflex was mostly decreased in the three groups after alcohol intake. [Conclusion] Drinking may cause problems with ADL. The results also show that having alcohol before work that requires intensive concentration would cause more accidents and injuries, as alcohol affects the human H-reflex. The amount of alcohol intake was found to have an influence on the H-reflex.
Abstract.[Purpose] The main objective of this study was to provide basic data on the functional dysphagia scale after Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES).[Subjects] Subjects were divided into normal persons aged over 70 (N=18) and normal persons younger than 30 (N=10).[Method] Each group underwent videofluoroscopy and the Functional Dysphagia Scale (FDS) was used to evaluate subjects' swallowing characteristics. The aged group underwent a second videofluoroscopy and FDS evaluation after NMES. NMES was administered 60 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 2 weeks to the aged group's suprahyoid and infrahyoid muscles using four electrodes. [Results] The average value of FDS after NMES of the aged group was significantly lower than before NMES. The average values of FDS before and after the NMES showed a significant statistical difference.[Conclusion] After NMES, the average value of FDS was very low in the older group, being only slightly lower than the average of the young group.
The purpose of this study is to examine difference in knowledge level, attitude and performance competence on CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) in football players. For this, questionnaire survey was carried out from October 5, 2011 to October 19 targeting 234 football players of high schools and universities where are located in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Gangwon-do Province. The collected data was carried out frequency, t-test ANOVA, and correlation analysis by using SPSS/PC 19.0 for Windows. All the statistical analyses were set for significance level in p<.05. The results are as follows.Knowledge level, attitude and performance competence on CPR according to football players' general characteristics were indicated to have influence upon gender, academic background, and the appearance of educational experience in CPR. It was indicated that there is difference between CPR-related characteristics, and knowledge level, attitude & performance competence. Also, it was indicated that there is correlation among knowledge level, attitude and performance competence on CPR in football players. Based on these results, it accurately grasps experience and knowledge level on CPR in football players, thereby making a place available for having a game with security, resulting in being considered to possibly make the better sports.
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