Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine (대한물리의학회지)

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Effect of the Underwater Ai-Chi Exercise Program on Hip Joint Mobility, Body Balance and Posture Change Based on Amount of the Physical Activity of College Students

수중 Ai-Chi 운동프로그램이 신체 활동량에 따른 대상자의 엉덩관절 가동성과 자세 및 균형에 미치는 영향

  • Ki-Won Nam (Department of Physical Therapy, Dongshin University) ;
  • Se-Hun Kim (Department of Physical Therapy, Dongshin University)
  • 남기원 (동신대학교 물리치료학과) ;
  • 김세훈 (동신대학교 물리치료학과)
  • Received : 2023.10.06
  • Accepted : 2023.10.30
  • Published : 2023.11.30
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Abstract

PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of the underwater Ai-Chi exercise on the joint range of motion, balance and posture. METHODS: Thirty-six college students (30 men, 6 women) were divided into a 'low physical activity' groups (Group I). and an 'appropriate physical activity' groups (Group II). The Ai-Chi underwater exercise was conducted three times a week for two weeks for both groups. A goniometer was used to measure the range of motion of the hip joint, and Y-Balance and the posture screen mobile were used to measure the stability of the lower extremities. RESULTS: An evaluation of the range of motion of the hip joint before and after the Ai-Chi exercise showed significant results in the low physical activity group. However, the flexural range showed a significant increase after exercise, but not significant result. In the comparison of the mean increase between groups, only the right hip joint showed a significant difference in both groups. Also, in the comparison of the Y balance test and posture screen test before and after exercise, both groups showed significant. CONCLUSION: The Ai-Chi underwater exercise helped improve the range of motion of the hip joint and the ability to balance. Also It helped improve posture alignment. In addition, although the increase in all physical activity groups lower than the appropriate physical activity groups was greater in all figures, the increase in the number of samples, the extension of the experimental period, and various variables could be obtained.

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