[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects elastic-band resistance exercise on balance, gait function, flexibility and fall efficacy in elderly people rural community. [Subjects Methods] It is selected by 45 outpatients. They have come into clinic continually treat physical therapy at least 1-2 times for a week. A group treated with both general (23 patients), other only (22 patients). Elastic-band composed 8 movements lower extremity joints. performed 30 minutes during...

[Purpose] This study aimed to investigate the clinical effects of virtual reality-based training and task-oriented on balance performance in stroke patients. [Subjects Methods] The subjects were randomly allocated 2 groups: group (n = 12) 12). patients used Nintendo Wii Fit Plus, which provided visual auditory feedback as well movements that enabled shifting weight right left sides, for 30 min/day, 3 times/week 6 weeks. practiced additional programs Patients both groups also underwent...

[Purpose] The objective of this study was to investigate the effects stationary cycling exercise on balance and gait abilities chronic stroke patients. [Subjects] Thirty-two patients were randomly assigned an experimental group (n=16) or a control (n=16). [Methods] All subjects received standard rehabilitation program for 30 minutes, while additionally participated in daily session 5 times per week 6 weeks. To assess function, Berg Balance Scale timed up-and-go test used. 10-m walking...

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects Pilates exercise on static and dynamic balance in chronic stroke patients. [Subjects Methods] Nineteen individuals with unilateral hemiparetic (age, 64.7 ± 6.9 years; height, 161.7 7.9 cm; weight, 67.0 11.1 kg) were randomly allocated either a group (PG, n=10) or control (CG, n=9). PG attended 24 sessions conducted over an 8-week period (3 sessions/week). Center pressure (COP) sway COP velocity measured one week before after...

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate satisfaction in major among physical therapy students and identify the sub-factors affecting academic achievement. [Subjects Methods] We distributed a self-administered questionnaire, comprising items relating achievement 369 located Seoul, Daejeon, Jinju, Pohang, Gunsan. [Results] General showed greatest correlation (r = 0.235), followed by course 0.123). [Conclusion] Several were found affect results can be used as basis for programs...

Objectives. The purpose of this cross-sectional single-blind study was to investigate the immediate effects Kinesiology taping quadriceps on motor performance after muscle fatigued induction. Design. Randomized controlled design. Subjects. Forty-five subjects participated in study. Participants were divided into three groups: group, placebo and nontaping group. Methods. Subjects performed short-term exercise for induction, followed by application each intervention. Peak torque test, one-leg...

[Purpose] This study aimed to investigate the effect of phase proprioceptive training on balance in patients with chronic stroke. [Subjects and Methods] Participants included 30 stroke who were randomly assigned group (n=15) or control (n=15). underwent received general physical therapy each for a total 20 thirty-minute sessions, five times per week, during period four weeks; sixty-minute weeks. [Results] All participants evaluated Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up Go (TUG) test,...

[Purpose] This study aimed to investigate the effects of neurac training on pain, function, balance, fatigability, and quality life. [Subjects Methods] Subjects with chronic neck pain who were treated in S hospital included this study; they randomly allocated into two groups, i.e., experimental group (n = 10) control 10). Both groups received traditional physical therapy for 3 sessions 30 min per week 4 weeks. The practiced additional min/day, days All subjects evaluated using visual...

[Purpose] The aim of this study was to assess patients' health-related quality life, compare it with a healthy age-matched population, and examine associations between functional ability life among juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) patients. [Subjects Methods] participants were 26 JRA patients 25 controls. Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire the Pediatric Quality Life Inventory 4.0 Generic Core Scales used evaluate respectively. [Results] Functional scores averaged 0.37 in group 0.08...

The purpose of this study was to see the changes in muscle activity upper limb persons using a smartphone.

[Purpose] This study was conducted to assess the physical fitness of children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). [Subjects and Methods] In total, 26 (JRA) 25 healthy controls participated in this study. Using measurement instruments, Inbody 720 Quark b2, elements that were assessed included muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, lung capacity, body composition. [Results] The results revealed significant differences composition, functional ability, health-related quality life...

[Purpose] The objective of this study was to analyze the effect a standard transfer exercise program on quality and activities daily living (ADL) in wheelchair-dependent spinal cord injury patients. [Subjects Methods] We randomly divided 22 patients into 2 groups. During intervention period, one group received treatment with both conventional physical therapy sitting pivot (experimental group, n=12) other managed solely (control n=10). comprised an independent dependent program. Exercises...

[Purpose] This study investigated the relationship between pain intensity, lumber disability, and psychological factors in patients with low back pain. [Subjects Methods] A total of 166 outpatients (116 female, 50 male) chronic presenting for physical therapy participated this study. Patients were divided into two groups: those alone both radicular Pain intensity lumbar disability measured using a visual analogue scale Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire. Psychological factors, such as...

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects treadmill training with a horizontal impeding force applied center upper body mass on gait and balance post-stroke patients. [Subjects Methods] Twenty-four subjects hemiplegia less than 3 months after stroke onset were randomly assigned 2 groups: an (experimental) group (n = 12), control 12). Both groups walked at comfortable or moderate speed for 20 minutes per day, sessions week 8 weeks pre-test. experimental also had their...

[Purpose] The purpose of this study looked into physical therapists' perception and use balance measures for stroke patients. [Subjects Methods] Three hundred eighty two therapists who understood the study, agreed on their participation in were treating or treated A Cross-sectional based self-administered questionnaire that had a total 41 questions was performed South Korea. 382 questionnaires used analysis. [Results] Regarding about personal measures, 287 persons (75.1%) replied Single Leg...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the physical therapists’ perception use gait measures, frequency measures used, and also identify barriers that limit these assessment tools.

The objective of this study was to describe the influence smartphone usage on upper limb muscles while in stable and unstable positions during gait.