Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics (한국운동역학회지)

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The Characteristics of Obstacle Gaits in Female Elders after 12 Weeks of an Aquatic Exercise Program

12주간의 수중 운동을 수행 한 여성노인의 장애물 보행 특성

  • Published : 2009.09.30
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes of kinetic and kinematic parameters in obstacle gaits after 12 weeks of an aquatic exercise program. Eight female elders walked in four different heights of obstacles(0, 2.5, 5.1, & 15.2cm) on their self-selected speed. The ROM of hip was significantly increased after the aquatic exercise program. Swing and Stance duration were decreased. The step length was significantly increased and the step width was decreased. After the exercise program the clearance between the right foot and the top of obstacle(except 15.2cm) increased and the crossing speed was increased. The braking force, propulsive force, braking impulse, and propulsive impulse were significantly changed after the aquatic exercise program. The 12 weeks of the aquatic exercise program resulted in lower body strength and balance gains in female elders. The improvements were associated with changes in kinetic and kinematic parameters leading to an obstacle-crossing speed and a safer lower-limb control. The aquatic exercise program is suggested as an effective intervention to promote gait ability and prevent fall-related to the injuries.

본 연구의 목적은 낙상 예방을 위한 12주간의 수중 운동 수행 후 장애물 보행의 특성을 운동학 및 운동역학적으로 분석하는 것이다. 여성 노인 8명이 참여하였으며, 대상자들은 수중 운동 전 후에 네 높이의 장애물(0, 2.5, 5.1, & 15.2cm)을 자기선호 속도로 넘었다. 수중 운동 수행 후 고관절의 최대각, 최소각, ROM(Range Of Motion)이 유의하게 증가하였으며, Swing 과 Stance 국면에서 소요시간은 줄어들었다. 수중 운동 후 모든 높이에서 보폭은 유의하게 증가하였고, 보간은 줄어들었다. 수중 운동 후 장애물을 넘는 순간 장애물과 오른발 사이의 수직 최단거리는 증가하였고(15.2cm 장애물 제외), 장애물을 넘는 속도는 증가하였다. 수중 운동 수행 후 제동력, 추진력, 제동 운동량, 추진 운동량은 통계적으로 유의하게 변화하였다. 12주간의 수중 운동은 여성 노인의 근력과 평형성을 향상시켰으며 이는 낙상과 관련된 장애물 보행의 운동학 및 운동역학적 변인의 변화를 가져와 여성 노인들이 장애물을 안전하고 신속하게 넘을 수 있었다. 따라서 노인에게 보행 능력 향상과 낙상 예방 운동으로 수중 운동이 추천된다.

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