• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2017

Purpose : This study was aimed at investgating the effect of short foot exercise(SFE) using an imagery technique on chronic ankle instability(CAI). Methods : Twenty subjects with chronic ankle instability were selected by using the Cumberland ankle instability tool. They were randomly assigned to one of two groups(10 in each group) : namely the short foot exercise group and imagery technique group. The short foot exercise group performed short foot exercise for 6 weeks(3 times a week, 15 min per session). The imagery technique group performed short foot exercise(3 times a week, 15 min per session) and the imagery technique(3 times a week, 5 min per session) for 6 weeks. We measured chronic ankle instability, balance and threshold of vibration sensation before and after exercise by using the Cumberland ankle instability tool, Biodex Balance System and VSA-II, respectively. Results : We found statistically significant differences in cumberland ankle instability tool, balance and threshold of vibration sensation between the groups(p<.05). Conclusion : We confirmed the effect of short foot exercise using an imagery technique. Thus, we thought these results could be used as basic data and reference for musculoskeletal therapy or intervention using an imagery technique.

• 국제물리치료학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.2005-2011
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• 2020

Background: Motor imagery is the mental representation of an action without overt movement or muscle activation. However, few previous studies have demonstrated motor imagery training effects as an objective assessment tool in patients with early stroke. Objective: To investigate the effect of motor imagery training on Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEP) and upper limb function of stroke patients. Design: A quasi-experimental study. Methods: Twenty-four patients with stroke were enrolled in this study. All subjects were assigned to the experimental or control group. All participants received traditional occupational therapy for 30 minutes, 5 times a week. The experimental group performed an additional task of motor imagery training (MIT) 20 minutes per day, 5 days a week, for 4 weeks. Both groups were assessed using the SSEP amplitude, Fugl-Meyer assessment of upper extremity (FMA UE) and Wolf motor function test. Results: After the intervention, the experimental group showed significant improvement in SSEP amplitude and FMA UE than did the control group. Conclusion: These findings suggest that the MIT effectively improve the SSEP and upper limb function of stroke patients.

• Journal of Magnetics
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.181-184
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• 2014

The aim of the present study was to examine whether motor imagery (MI) practice in conjunction with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) applied to stroke patients could improve theirgait ability. This study was conducted with 29 subjects diagnosed with hemiparesis due to stroke.The experimental group consisted of 15 members who were performed MI practice in conjunction with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, while the control group consisted of 14 members who were performed MI practice and sham therapy. Both groups received traditional physical therapy for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, for 6 weeks; additionally, they received mental practice for 15 minutes. The experimental group was instructed to perform rTMS and the control group was instructed to apply sham stimulation for 15 minutes. Gait analysis was performed using a three-dimensional motion capture system, which is a real-time tracking device that delivers data via infrared reflective markers using six cameras. Results showed that the velocity, step length, and cadence of both groups were significantly improved after the practice (p<0.05). Significant differences were found between the groups in velocity and cadence (p<0.05) as well as with respect to the change rate (p<0.05) after practice. The results showed that MI practice in conjunction with rTMS is more effective in improving gait ability than MI practice alone.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.87-93
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• 2015

Objective: Balance is a preceding task for functional activities in daily activities as well as community-dwelling activities. To learn skilled and functional activities, it is also necessary to imagine an appropriate and effective movement representation used to plan and execute the functional activities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of balance imagery of semi-tandem stance on a flat floor and balance beam on balance abilities for elderly and young adults. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Fifteen elderly and thirty-four young adults were enrolled in this study. In order to determine whether there is a change in postural control ability according to the different imagery training methods used, standing static balance measurements were performed. According to the therapist's instructions, participants were to stand in a semi-tandem position on the Good Balance System for 1 minute while imagining that they were standing on a balance beam, and while the postural control abilities was assessed. Results: Postural control was significantly different in balance ability of semi-tandem stance on a flat floor compared to on a balance beam in both geriatrics and young adults. Postural sway was more significantly decreased in young adults than older adults during balance imagery of semi-tandem stance on a flat floor as well as on balance beam (p<0.05). Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that the ability to mentally represent their actions was similar in older adults compared to young adults, although older adults showed a drop in efficiency of postural control more than young adults.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.70-74
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• 2020

Purpose: This study examined whether 1) the motor inhibition response as cognitive-behavioral component is learning though a stop signal task using stop-signal paradigm, and 2) whether there is a difference in the learning degree according to imagery training and actual practice training. Methods: Twenty young adults (males: 9, females: 11) volunteered to participate in this study, and were divided randomly into motor imagery training (IT, n=10) and practice training (PT, n=10) groups. The PT group performed an actual practice stop-signal task, while the IT group performed imagery training, which showed a stop-signal task on a monitor of a personal computer. The non-signal reaction time and stop-signal reaction time of both groups were assessed during the stop-signal task. Results: In the non-signal reaction time, there were no significant intra-group and inter-group differences between pre- and post-intervention in both groups (p>0.05). The stop-signal reaction time showed a significant difference in the PT group in the intra-group analysis (p<0.05). On the other hand, there was no significant intra-group difference in the IT group and inter-group difference between pre- and post-intervention (p>0.05). Conclusion: These results showed that the motor inhibition response could be learned through a stop-signal task. Moreover, these findings suggest that actual practice is a more effective method for learning the motor inhibition response.

• 인간행동과 음악연구
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.39-62
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• 2014

본 연구는 GIM 음악치료사의 GIM 치료에서의 음악선택에 대하여 고찰하고자 하는 것이다. 학술지 데이터베이스 7개와 음악치료 전문학술지 9개를 대상으로 1964년부터 2013년까지의 연구를 검색하였다. 검색어는 "Guided Imagery and Music", "GIM", "Helen Bonny", "Bonny method", "Music and Imagery", "BMGIM"였다. 초기 검색된 모든 연구의 초록을 확인하여 1차 선정된 126개의 연구에서 음악선택이 명시된 12개의 연구를 최종 선택하여 내러티브 문헌 고찰을 하였다. 12개의 연구에 대한 문헌고찰 결과 GIM 치료사들은 내담자의 이슈와 관련된 기분, 정서, 느낌의 특색(quality), 치료에서 다루어지는 내담자의 주제(theme)와 연관성이 있는 음악을 선택하였다. 이중 특히 5개의 연구에서는 내담자의 상태(state)와 연관 지을 수 있는 음악을 여러 음악요소를 분석적으로 고려하여 선택함으로써 보다 개연성을 가진 음악선택의 이유를 확인할 수 있었다. 문헌고찰을 위해 선택된 126개의 연구 대부분은 사례연구로 연구자 고유의 관점으로 질적으로 기술하고 있어 연구들 간의 공통점을 도출하는 것에는 한계가 있었다. 본 문헌고찰 연구를 통해 음악중심의 심층 음악심리치료기법인 GIM에서 음악선택에 대한 임상적 근거 마련을 위해 보다 기초적인 연구가 필요함을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.63-69
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• 2016

Objective: To evaluate the effects of sit-to-stand (STS) imagery group training (IGT) on STS movement and balance performance for chronic hemiparetic stroke. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Methods: A total of 30 people with chronic hemiparetic stroke (15 for STS-IGT group and 15 for control) were recruited in this study. The STS-IGT group participated in a videotape-based STS-IGT for 30 minutes a day, five days a week for six weeks, while the control group watched a documentary on television for the same period. The STS-IGT focused on a five-stage protocol. Specifically, external imagery was used during the four phases of the STS movement from the seat of the chair to standing up. All of the participants also participated in a regular rehabilitation program. STS movement and balance performance were assessed using three clinical measures. Results: After training, time to perform the 5-repetition STS test significantly increased in the STS-IGT group (change value, $4.0{\pm}2.0$ sec) compared with the control group (change value, $0.9{\pm}0.7$ sec) (p<0.05). There was a greater improvement in Berg balance scale scores in the STS-IGT group (change value, $0.2{\pm}4.1$ points) compared with the control group (change value, $0.3{\pm}0.9$ points) (p<0.05). There was a greater improvement in Timed Up and Go scores in the STS-IGT group (change value, $2.6{\pm}1.5$ sec) compared with the control group (change value, $0.9{\pm}1.0$ sec) (p<0.05). Conclusions: STS-IGT can be considered as a useful option for restoration of STS movement and balance performance for individuals with chronic hemiparetic stroke who are unable to fully participate in physical activities.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.273-281
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of motor imagery training on residual upper extremity strength and activities of daily living of chronic cervical spinal cord injury patients. Methods: Twelve ASIA A B patients, who had more than a 12-month duration of illness and C5 or 6 motor nerve injury level, were randomly divided into experimental group (n=6) and control group (n=6). Patients in the experimental group performed motor imagery training for five minutes prior to general muscle strengthening training, while those in the control group performed general muscle strengthening training only. The training was performed five times per week, 30 minutes per day, for a period of four weeks. General muscle strengthening training consisted of a progressive resistive exercise for residual upper extremity. Motor imagery training consisted of imagining this task performance. Before and after the training, EMG activity using BTS Pocket Electromyography and Spinal Cord Independent Measure III(SCIM III) were compared and analyzed. Results: The residual upper extremity muscle strengths showed improvement in both groups after training. Comparison of muscle strength improvement between the two groups showed a statistically significant improvement in the experimental group compared to the control group (p<0.05). SCIM III measurements showed significant improvement in the scores for Self-care and Transfer items in the experimental group. Conclusion: Motor imagery training was more effective than general muscle strengthening training in improving the residual upper extremity muscle strength and activities of daily living of patients with chronic cervical spinal cord injury.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.359-370
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• 2001

The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of the guided imagery program on stress of adolescents. The study design was nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest study. The Data were collected from the 1st to 30th of September in 2000. Two schools were selected as an experimental group and a control group. Each group included two classes. The experimental group was consisted of 40 male students and 42 female students and the control group was consisted of 41 males and 42 females. The guided imagery was provided with audiotapes to the subjects in the classroom for 8 minutes per each therapy, 5 times a week for 4 weeks. The pretest was given before the therapy to measure variables for both groups and the posttests were performed twice after 2 weeks and 4 weeks from the start of intervention. The Instruments used in this study were perception of stress scale developed by Park(1996), Vividness of Imagery Scale; short form of bett's test scale developed by Sheenhan(1967). The data were analyzed by the SAS program using Chi-square test, t-test, repeated measure ANOVA and Bonferroni correction. The results of this study are as follows: 'The level of stress of adolescents who received the guided imagery will be significantly lower than that of control group' was supported(F=10.14, p=.00). In conclusion, the guided imagery was suggested as an effective nursing intervention did reduce the stress of adolescents which school nurses could utilize for adolescents at school.

• 인간행동과 음악연구
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.59-80
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• 2014

Helen Lindquist Bonny는 음악을 통한 의식의 자기탐색인 Bonny 방식 심상음악 (Bonny Method Guided Imagery and Music: BMGIM)을 개발했으며, 이는 인본주의적 접근과 내담자 중심 치료방식의 영향을 받아 발달하였다. BMGIM은 자기인식과 자기계발을 통해 문제인식과 대면하도록 하여 통증완화, 불안 해소, 대인관계 개선 및 우울증 감소 등의 결과를 돕는다. 본 전기연구는 Bonny의 유년기 및 성장과정 및 삶을 질적 측면에서 돌아보며, 그녀의 인본주의적이며 초자아적 음악치료 개발에 이르기까지의 바탕 및 영향을 알아보고자 했다. 연구자는 인터뷰와 관련 자료의 문헌고찰을 통해 그녀의 삶을 유년시절 및 성장과정, 교육과정, BMGIM의 개발로 이끌었던 영감이 되는 경험, 또한 연구 및 임상훈련 등을 순차적으로 살펴본 다음, 각 전환점이 되는 사건이나 시기를 재검토하고 전체적으로 BMGIM 개발 및 발달의 맥락에서 의미성을 찾으려고 하고자 하였다. 또한, 1972년부터 1979년까지의 기간 동안 Bonny가 개발한 BMGIM 첫 음악프로그램 시리즈가 있기까지의 배경과 이와 관련된 그녀의 삶을 인본주의적 초자아적 철학 기반을 바탕으로 살펴보았다. 위의 기간 동안 개발한 BMGIM 음악프로그램의 첫 시리즈는 이 후 여러 다양한 GIM 음악프로그램의 밑바탕이 되었다는 Bonny의 의견에 근거하여 위 기간을 선정하게 되었다. Bonny의 초기 임상경험 및 업적은 Maslow의 개념과 Rogers의 접근방법을 적용하면서 음악치료학계에 공헌하였으며, 또한 음악을 중심으로 한 고유한 음악치료의 예로서 학계에 의미를 더하였다.