Journal of muscle and joint health (근관절건강학회지)
- Volume 15 Issue 1
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- Pages.88-95
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- 2008
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- 1975-9398(pISSN)
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- 2288-789X(eISSN)
The Effect of the Elastic Band for Resistance Exercise Program on ADL and Bone Mineral Density in Arthritis Patients at Home
탄성저항 운동프로그램이 재가관절염환자의 일상생활동작과 골밀도에 미치는 효과
- Lee, Sang-Sook (Department of Social Welfare, Kimpo College) ;
- Sohn, Ae-Ree (Department of Health Sahmyook University) ;
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Chun, Sung-Soo
(Department of Health Sahmyook University)
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Lee, Wan-Hee
(Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University)
;
- Kim, Seong-Yeol (Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University)
- Published : 2008.04.30
Abstract
Purpose: This study was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of the Resistance Exercise Program on pain, stiffness, ADL and bone mineral density in Arthritis Patients at home. Methods: Forty-two patients participated in this study and they were divided randomly into two groups (exercise and control group). Two subjects dropped during the study period. The exercise group had a structured training which was 50 minutes in duration, five times per week for a period of 16 weeks and the control group without any scheduled treatment. Data were gathered for 16 weeks (May 21, 2007- September 10, 2007) and were analyzed by using SPSS Win 12.0. Results: The pain, stiffness, ADL, balance and bone mineral density in the exercise group were improved significantly after the Resistance Exercise Program. However, a significant improvement on the above mentioned variables was not observed in the control group.