Abstract. [Purpose] This study was performed to investigate the effects of trunk stability exercise using the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) technique on stroke patients' muscle activation and their results in the functional reach test (FRT).[Subjects] Adult hemiplegia patients (n=40) were randomly allocated to two groups: an experimental group and a control group.[Methods] The experimental group performed a trunk stability exercise using the PNF, while the control group performed only a general exercise program for 6 weeks (5 times a week). Pre-and post-experiment measurements were made of the FRT. For measuring muscle activation, the quadriceps, hamstring, tibialis anterior, and soleus muscles were recorded by electromyography (EMG) in the FRT. [Results] The results of this study show that after performing the therapeutic exercise program, the experimental group showed significant improvements in FRT, activities of quadriceps, hamstring, and soleus muscles on the affected side, and activities of the quadriceps, and soleus muscles on the non-affected side, the control group showed significant improvements only in activities of the quadriceps, and soleus muscles on the non-affected side.[Conclusion] These results indicate that trunk stabilizing exercises using PNF performed by stroke patients were effective at improving FRT and the muscle activities of the soleus and quadriceps.
Abstract. [Purpose] This study attempts to investigated the effect of a lumbar strengthening ball exercise on the pain of patients who have chronic lower back pain and the cross-sectional area changes in their lumbar muscles. [Subjects] The research subjects were of 33 patients with chronic lower back pain who were divided into two groups: a ball exercise therapy group (BETG, n = 17) and a conservative physical therapy group (CPTG, n = 16).[Methods] A visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to assess the recovery of patients with chronic lower back pain, and computed tomography (CT) images were analyzed to examine the cross-sectional changes of their lumbar muscles.[Results] An Compared to before and after treatment, pain of the BETG and CPTG was decreased. The cross-sectional size of the lumbar muscles significantly increased in the BETG after the treatment while the CPTG did not show a significant difference between before and after the treatment. [Conclusion] We believe that ball exercise therapy is an effective intervention that can reduce the pain of patients with chronic lower back pain and strengthen their lumbar muscles.
[Purpose] The aim of this study was to determine the effect of cervical posture
manipulation, based on passive motion analysis (MBPMA) and general mobilization, on
cervical lordosis, forward head posture (FHP), and cervical ROM in university students
with problems in cervical posture and range of motion (ROM). [Subjects] The Subjects were
40 university students in their 20s who displayed problems in cervical posture and ROM;
they were divided into an MBPMA group (n=20) and a mobilization group (n=20). [Methods]
Each group underwent MBPMA or mobilization three times a week for four weeks. The effects
of MBPMA and mobilization on cervical lordosis, FHP, and cervical ROM were analyzed by
radiography. [Results] MBPMA was effective in increasing the cervical lordosis, cervical
extension ROM (CER), and ranges of flexion and extension motion (RFEM) and in decreasing
FHP. Mobilization was effective in increasing CER and decreasing FHP. [Conclusion] MBPMA
can be utilized as an effective method for decreasing FHP and improving cervical lordosis
and cervical ROM.
[Purpose] The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of dynamic exercise
utilizing the PNF (proprioceptor neuromuscular facilitation) patterns accompanied by
abdominal drawing-in exercises on abdominal muscle thickness in healthy adults. [Subjects]
The total number of subjects was 30;15 were randomly placed in the training group (TG),
and the remaining 15 made up the control group (CG). [Methods] The subjects in the TG
conducted 3–5 sets of dynamic exercises utilizing the PNF patterns each day, 3 times a
week for 6 weeks. The thickness of the abdominal muscles was measured by ultrasonography.
[Results] When the TG’s abdominal muscle thickness pre-test and post-test were compared in
this study, there was a statistical significance in all of the external obliquus abdominis
(Eo), the internal obliquus abdominis (Io), and the transversus abdominis (Tra).
[Conclusion] Dynamic exercise utilizing the PNF patterns increased the thickness of the
abdominal muscles that are the basis of trunk stabilization.
Abstract.[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to verify the effects of Gong's Mobilization on shoulder abduction range of motion (ROM). [Subjects] In this study, 57 male and female adults whose shoulder abduction ROM was limited to 120 degree or less were selected and separated into a Gong's Mobilization group (n=28) and anterior to posterior gliding group (n=29).[Methods] Gong's Mobilization and an anterior to posterior gliding were repeated 10-15 times. A goniometer was used to measure the shoulder abduction ROM.[Results] Both Gong's Mobilization and anterior to posterior gliding were effective in increasing shoulder abduction ROM, but the effect of Gong's Mobilization was greater.[Conclusion] Gong's Mobilization is a useful treatment alternative in the clinical setting because it has an immediate effect and it can be done in the sitting position.
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