• PNF and Movement
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.21-26
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• 2009

Purpose : The aim of this study was to determine the reliability of parents and therapists-assessed manual ability using the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) for children with cerebral palsy Methods : Subjects were 136 children with cerebral palsy using rehabilitation programs in 16 welfare centers. Reliability was determined using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Parents and therapists assessed manual ability of children using MACS. Result : The 136 children (Male 73, Female 63) mean age was 7y 5mo years [range 3y 11mo - 13y 5mo]. The overall agreement between parents-assessed and therapists- assessed MACS was good (ICC = 0.84, 95% confidence interval 0.77-0.88). Conclusion : The MACS offers a reliable method for population-based research and communicating about the manual ability of children with CP.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.315-323
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• 2014

Purpose: This study was conducted in order to investigate the effect of motor ability on mastery motivation in children with cerebral palsy. Methods: Sixty children with cerebral palsy (5~12 years) and their parents participated in the study. Data on general characteristics and disability condition, Gross Motor Functional Classification System, Manual Ability Classification System, and The Dimensions of Mastery questionnaire were collected for this study. Independent t-test, and ANOVA were used for analysis of the effect of The Dimensions of Mastery questionnaire according to general and disability condition, Gross Motor Functional Classification System, and Manual Ability Classification System. Linear regression analysis was performed to determine the effects of Gross Motor Functional Classification System and Manual Ability Classification System on The Dimensions of Mastery questionnaire. SPSS win. 22.0 was used and Tukey was used for post hoc analysis, level of statistical significance was less than 0.05. Results: The Dimensions of Mastery questionnaire score showed statistically significant difference according to gender, region, type, disability rating, Gross Motor Functional Classification System, and Manual Ability Classification System (p<0.05). Gross Motor Functional Classification System and Manual Ability Classification System were the effect factor on The Dimensions of Mastery questionnaire significantly (p<0.05). Conclusion: These results suggest that motor ability of children with cerebral palsy was an important factor having an effect on The Dimensions of Mastery questionnaire.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.127-134
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• 1996

Recently, in Korea the birthrate is declining and the average life span has been increasing. Thus, compared to the previous periods nowadays, older people are required to work. Even elderly people are rejoining the workforce. Korean companies set the retirement age between 55 and 60 years of age, however, accidents occur frequently. Thus, it becomes necessary to evaluate the ability of the elderly person. Since the required function of the worker varies from job to job the evaluation of the capability must also be conducted according to the desired functions. One of the methods used in this study is the continuous control knob to evaluate the tracking control ability to investigate the relationship of manual dexterity and age. The result of the study Indicates that the manual dexterity decreases with age. However, there are differences among individuals. The individuals lifestyle affected the manual dexterity of that individual. As a result, a company may use the manual dexterity as an measure to evaluate the elderly persons work ability.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.62-68
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• 2010

The purposes of this study were to examine inter-rater reliability of the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) by children's age and to identify the correlation between the MACS and the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Twenty-six children with CP older than two years participated. Children with CP were classified according to the MACS and the GMFCS by two physical therapists. Inter-rater reliability was analyzed using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICCs). The results showed that the reliability of the MACS for children aged 2~3 years was .88 and for children aged above 4 years was .98 (p<.05). Children with quadriplegia had a higher level of MACS than children with spastic hemiplegia and diplegia. A moderate relationship between the MACS and the GMFCS was found in all children (rater 1, r=.631; rater 2, r=.438). The MACS will be used for classification of children with CP according to the manual abilities. Thus, it offers a reliable method for communicating between therapists about the manual ability of children with CP who are older than 2 years.

• 대한정형도수물리치료학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.77-83
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• 2018

Background: The purpose of this study is to investigate that effect of manual therapy using pelvic compression belt on hip abductor strength and balance ability in total knee replacement (TKR) patients. Methods: The subjects consisted of twenty two post-TKR patients. Participants were randomly assigned to a pelvic belt group (n=11) and a placebo group (n=11). All participants underwent manual therapy including range of motion exercise, soft tissue mobilization around knee joint, strengthening exercise (Quad set, SLR, sidelying hip abduction, standing hamstring curls, sitting knee extension, step-up, wall slide to $45^{\circ}$ knee flexion). Manual therapy was executed five times a week for 2 weeks. Outcome measures included hip abductor strength by using Biodex system 4 pro, anterior to posterior balance, medial to lateral balance, total balance by using Biodex balance system SD. Results: After the completion of the manual therapy, hip abductor strength was showed statistically significant improvements in pelvic belt group (p<.05). Anterior to posterior balance, medial to lateral balance, total balance were showed statistically significant improvements in pelvic belt group and placebo group (p<.05). There was a statistically significant difference between the two groups in hip abductor strength and there was no statistically significant difference in balance. Conclusions: This results suggest that manual therapy using pelvic compression belt has could be used for selective muscle activation of the hip abductor muscle and has useful in hip abductor strength and balance ability in TKR patients.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.43-51
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• 2018

PURPOSE: Stroke patients have limited ankle range of motion and balance problems. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of Kaltenborn orthopedic manual therapy, Evjenth-hamberg stretching, and combination of both on ankle dorsiflexion range of motion and dynamic balance ability in stroke patients. METHODS: Thirty patients were placed in three groups, each of which received different treatments: Kaltenborn orthopedic manual therapy (15 mins), Evjenth-hamberg stretching (15 mins), or Kaltenborn orthopedic manual therapy with Evjenth-hamberg stretching (30 mins). Each group received three exercise sessions per week during four weeks. To determine its effectiveness of interventions an evaluation was carried out. ankle dorsiflexion range of motion was gauged using a tiltmeter application, and dynamic balance ability was measured using the Berg balance scale. RESULTS: All groups revealed significant improvements in ankle dorsiflexion range of motion, Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score before and after the intervention, and Kaltenborn orthopedic manual therapy with Evjenth-hamberg stretching group showed a significant improvement in ankle dorsiflexion range of motion and BBS score in comparison to other groups. CONCLUSION: We found out that each individual method was effective in ankle dorsiflexion range of motion, dynamic balance ability in stroke patients, and the combined method was more effective.

• 대한정형도수물리치료학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.37-42
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• 2010

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of sensory integration training on equilibrium ability in the college students of the twenties. Methods : The sensory integration training group(male: n=10, female: n=9) was measured an equilibrium ability by Kinesthetic Ability Trainer(KAT) at pre-intervention and post-intervention in 4weeks. Results : Mean value of eye close both leg standing and eye close one leg standing tests of the sensory integration training group were significantly reduced among the intervention period(p<.05). Conclusion : We were found that sensory integration training could reduce mean value of eye close both leg standing and eye close one leg standing tests and improve a balance for the college students of the twenties.

• 대한정형도수물리치료학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.15-23
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• 2008

Purpose : To evaluate the effects of elastic resistance exercise of lumbo-pelvic region and upper limbs muscle on equilibrium ability and shoulder pain of the elderly. Methods : The subject consisted of sixteen healthy elderly people(14 females. 2 males). They were from 61 to 83 years old and the mean age was 68.06. All subjects were assigned only the elastic resistance exercise group. The subject group received elastic resistance exercise for about 60 minutes per day, two times per weeks, during 8 weeks period. A Stop watch was used to measure static equilibrium ability and dynamic equilibrium ability and then pressure algometer was used to measure shoulder press pain threshold. All measurements of each subjects were measured at pre-experiment and post-experiment stage. SPSS 12.0 program was used to compile results. A Paired samples t-test was conducted to examine changes of static equilibrium, dynamic equilibrium and shoulder press pain threshold between pre-experiment and post-experiment. Results : The static equilibrium ability, dynamic equilibrium ability and shoulder press pain threshold were significantly differences between pre-experiment and post-experiment(p<.05). Conclusion : This data suggests that an eight week elastic resistance exercise improved static equilibrium ability and dynamic equilibrium ability and then reduced shoulder pain.

• 대한정형도수물리치료학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.67-75
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• 2012

Background: Hemiplegic patients have the problems of the balance and weight shifting to the affected leg in walking. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of unilateral stepping exercise combined with auditory feedback on balance and walking ability of the hemiplegic patients. Methods: Thirty hemiplegic patients were allocated in study group (n=15) or control group (n=15). General exercise and weight supporting exercise were conducted for the control group, and general exercises and unilateral stepping exercise combined with auditory feedback were conducted for the study group. Exercise were conducted three times a week for six weeks. Balance ability was measured by Berg Balance Scale (BBS), postural assessment scale for stroke (PASS), and performance-oriented mobility assessment (POMA). Walking ability was measured by time up and go test (TUG), 10m walk test (10mWT), and six minutes walk test (6MWT). Results: Balance and walking ability were significant increased in both group (p<.05). Balance and walking ability of the study group were more increased than that of the control group (p<.05). Conclusions: Unilateral stepping exercise combined with auditory feedback is more effective than weight supporting exercise to increase on balance and walking ability for the hemiplegic patients.

• 대한감각통합치료학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.11-20
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• 2012

목적 : 본 연구는 뇌성마비아동을 대상으로 일상생활활동수행 능력을 평가하기 위한 측정 도구인 수정바델지수(Modified Barthel Index: MBI)와 사물조작 기능 분류체계(Manual Ability Classification System: MACS)와 대동작 기능 분류체계(Gross Motor Function Classification System: GMFCS)와의 상관관계를 통하여 장애판정 지표인 MBI를 유용하게 활용할 수 있는 정보를 제공하고자 한다. 연구 방법 : 연구대상자는 전문재활병원에서 작업치료와 물리치료를 받고 있는 뇌성마비 아동 82명을 대상으로 MBI, MACS, GMFCS를 사용하여 평가하였으며, 일상생활활동 수행능력과 사물조작기능, 그리고 대동작기능과의 관계를 알아보기 위하여 상관분석을 사용하여 분석하였다. 결과 : 본 연구 결과는 MBI와 MACS간의 상관계수가 -.765(p<0.001)로 높은 음의 상관을 나타냈고, MBI와 GMFCS 는 상관계수가 -.851(p<0.001)로 높은 음의 상관관계가 있었다. MACS와 GMFCS의 상관계수 또한 .615(p<0.001)로 높은 상관관계를 보였다. 결론 : 뇌성마비 유형에 따른 MBI의 각 항목과 MACS, GMFCS와의 상관관계에 대한 결과는 모든 뇌성마비 유형과 관련하여 MBI의 항목과 MACS와 GMFCS은 유의미한 상관관계를 나타냈다. 뇌병변 장애등급 판정 기준으로 사용하는 MBI와 MACS, GMFCS와의 높은 상관관계는 장애판정 지표인 MBI를 뇌성마비 장애 아동들을 대상으로 유용하게 활용할 수 있을 것이다.