• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.16-26
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• 2017

Purpose: This study was conducted to develop a Korean version of the trunk control measurement scale (TCMS) and examine the reliability and concurrent validity of the K-TCMS in children with cerebral palsy. Methods: Subjects for the study were 23 children with cerebral palsy (CP)(mean age: 84.70 months) recruited from one CP clinic. For the interrater and test-retest reliabilities, four raters (A, B, C, D) measured the K-TCMS two times using video clips with an interval of two weeks. For the concurrent validity, the Korean version of the gross motor function measure (K-GMFM) was chosen. Inter-rater reliability and test-retest reliability of the three K-TCMS subscale (static sitting balance, dynamic sitting balance and dynamic reaching) scores and the total scores were investigated using the intra-correlation coefficient ($ICC_{3,1}$). Spearman's correlation coefficient (r) was calculated to investigate the concurrent validity. Results: The inter-rater reliability of the K-TCMS subscales and total scores were all high ($ICC_{3,1}=0.968-0.992$). For the test-retest reliability, $ICC_{3,1}=0.827-0.962$. The concurrent validity between the K-TCMS's total and three subscale scores and K-GMFM's total score were r=0.600-0.667. Conclusion: The results suggest that the K-TCMS can be used in clinical and research settings as a standardized tool for CP children. The K-TCMS might be also useful for selecting treatment goals and planning interventions for children with cerebral palsy.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.58-65
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• 2017

Background: Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have impaired postural control, but critically require the control of stability. Consequently, therapeutic interventions for enhancing postural control in children with CP have undergone extensive research. One intervention is sensorimotor training (SMT) using a Flexi-bar, but this has not previously been studied with respect to targeting trunk control in children with CP. Objects: This study was conducted to determine the effect of SMT using a Flexi-bar on postural balance and gait performance in children with CP. Methods: Three children with ambulatory spastic diplegia (SD) participated in the SMT program by using a Flexi-bar for forty minutes per day, three times a week, for six weeks. Outcome variables included the pediatric balance scale (PBS), trunk control movement scale (TCMS), 10 meter walking test (10MWT), and 3-dimensional movement coordination measurement. Results: The SMT provided no statistically significant improvement in PBS, TCMS, 10MWT, or 3-dimensional movement coordination measurement. However, positive changes were observed in individual outcomes, as balance and trunk control movement were improved. Conclusion: SMT using a Flexi-bar may be considered by clinicians as a potential intervention for increasing postural balance and performance in children with SD. Future studies are necessary to confirm the efficacy of Flexi-bar exercise in improving the functional activity of subjects with SD.

• 대한감각통합치료학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.9-18
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• 2019

목적 : 본 연구의 목적은 경직성 뇌성마비아동의 앉은 자세균형에 대한 집중체중 이동훈련의 효과를 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 경직성 사지마비로 진단 받은 11세 여자를 대상으로 ABA 실험설계를 이용하여 8주간 실험을 진행하였다. 기초선(A1)에서 일반 물리치료를 수행하였고, 중재 중(B1, B2)에서 일반 물리치료와 집중체중 이동훈련을 실시하였으며, 중재 후(A'1, A'2)에서 다시 일반 물리치료를 실시하였다. 체간조절능력은 한국형 체간조절 측정척도(TCMS-K)와 균형측정시스템(Biorescue, RM Ingenierie, France)를 사용하여 측정하였다. 연구결과 : 한국형 체간조절 측정척도의 모든 항목이 집중체중 이동훈련 기간 중에 증가하였다. 또한 안정성한계 면적이 집중체중 이동훈련 기간 중에 증가하였고 왼쪽/오른쪽 그리고 앞/뒤 안정성한계 면적이 집중체중 이동훈련 기간 중에 대칭적이었다. 결론 : 집중체중 이동훈련이 경직성 뇌성마비 아동의 체간조절 능력을 개선하는데 긍정적인 효과가 있었다. 본 연구는 집중체중 이동훈련이 경직성 뇌성마비 아동의 독립적 앉기, 자세조절, 일상생활을 위한 균형능력 개선에 도움이 될 것으로 사료된다.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.77-82
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• 2017

Objective: Swimming and water-based exercise (WE) programs can provide vigorous physical activity in a fun and a motivating environment. The properties of water, may make it easier for children with cerebral palsy (CP) to move and to participate in an WE program. The aims of this study was to evaluate the effect of WEs on postural control in children with spastic CP. Design: Quasi-experimental design (one group pretest-posttest design). Methods: Twenty preschoolers with spastic CP participated in this study. Prior to the application, sufficient warm-up training was performed to allow the subjects to adapt to the water. Afterwards, three different types of underwater leg exercises for the flexor, extensor, and adductor/abductor of muscles of the lower limb were performed. The WE program lasted during 8 weeks, with one-40 minute sessions per week (8 training session). The usual care was performed during the training session. The Korean-trunk control measurement scale (K-TCMS) and weight distribution variability (difference of both Fz) were measured before and after training session. Results: According to the results, the K-TCMS scores of the three sub-levels, including static sitting, dynamic sitting, and dynamic reaching, was significantly increased after the training session (p<0.05). Also, the weight distribution variability was significantly decreased after 8 weeks (p<0.05). Conclusions: We suggest that WEs may improve the postural control ability in children with spastic CP. Furthermore, we support the need for additional research on the effect of WE on gait or activity of daily living performance with a control group included.