• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제55권6호
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• pp.559-565
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• 2013

This study examined the effect of therapeutic horseback riding in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Participants were placed in a therapeutic riding (TR) group (n=7) or physical therapy (PT) group (n=7). This study was then conducted for 30 minutes, twice a week, for 8 weeks. The gross motor function measure (GMFM), range of motion (ROM), and spasticity test (ST) were analyzed pre-test (TR0 and PT0), mid-test (TR1 and PT1), and post-test (TR2 and PT2). We used the SPSS 12.0 statistical software for data analysis. We observed significant changes in GMFM Dimension C (crawling and kneeling), D (standing), and E (walking, running, and jumping) between TR2 and TR0 (P < 0.05). In the control group, GMFM Dimension B (sitting) and E showed significant changes between PT2 compared to PT0 (P < 0.05). In future studies we will consider using a therapeutic riding program for the treatment of children with disorders.

• 국제물리치료학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.1195-1200
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• 2017

The purpose of this study was to effects of hippotherapy on functional ability of children with cerebral palsy (CP). Fifty-seven children with CP participated were randomly divided into two groups. All of the groups received thirty minutes of conventional physical therapy program for three times a week per twelve weeks, however experimental group received additional fifteen minutes of the hippotherapy. Gross Motor Function Measure(GMFM) was used to compare the effects of hippotherapy. The results were as followings: GMFM score in dimensions A and B significantly increased in the control group after intervention. All dimensions of GMFM was significantly increased in experimental group after intervention. All dimensions of GMFM were significantly different between experimental group and control group. These results suggest that hippotherapy can be considered as a therapeutic method for physical therapy for the children with CP to improve the functional movements.

• Anatomy and Cell Biology
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.271-275
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• 2023

The abducens nerve (AN; cranial nerve VI) exits the brainstem at the inferior pontine sulcus, pierces the dura of the posterior cranial fossa, passes through the cavernous sinus in close contact to the internal carotid artery (ICA) and traverses the superior orbital fissure to reach the orbit to innervate the lateral rectus muscle. At its exit from the brainstem, the AN includes only axons from lower motor neurons in the abducens nucleus. However, as the AN crosses the ICA it receives a number of branches from the internal carotid sympathetic plexus. The arrangement, neurochemical profile and function of these sympathetic axons running along the AN remain unresolved. Herein, we use gross dissection and microscopic study of hematoxylin and eosin-stained sections and sections with tyrosine hydroxylase immunolabeling. Our results suggest the AN receives multiple bundles of unmyelinated axons that use norepinephrine as a neurotransmitter consistent with postganglionic sympathetic axons.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.15-22
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• 2019

Background: The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of the functions of GMFM and ICF-CY on the activities and participation of ICF-CY sub-items. Design: Cross-sectional study. Method: This study compared and analyzed 95 children with cerebral palsy [type of CP: spasticity 86 (90.5%), hypotonia 4 (4.2%), mixed 5 (5.3%); type of palsy: quadriplegia 13 (13.7%), diplegia 71 (74.7%), hemiplegia 11 (11.6%)] using sub-items of functions, activities and participation from GMFM and ICF-CY. Result: The results show that the activities and participation of ICF-CY (9 sub-items) have significant effect on the functions of GMFM and ICF-CY (8 sub-items) (p<0.05). Conclusion: It is intended to provide data to establish practical therapeutic goals and interventions for functions, activities and participation, which are sub-categories of ICF-CY in cerebral palsy.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.63-70
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• 2016

Background: The Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) and the Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB) scale were used to assess balance function in patients with balance problem. These multidimensional clinical balance scales provide information about potential risk factors for falls. Objects: The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the predictive properties of the PBS and FAB scales relative to fall risk in children with cerebral palsy (CP) using a receiver operating characteristic analysis. Methods: In total, 49 children with CP (boy=21, girl=28) who were diagnosed with level 1 or 2 according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System participated in this study. The PBS and FAB were performed, and verified cut-off score, sensitivity, specificity, and the area of under the curve (AUC). Results: In this study, the PBS scale was as a predictive measure of fall risk, but the FAB was not significant in children with CP. A cut-off score of 45.5 points provided optimal sensitivity of .90 and specificity of .69 on the PBS, and a cut-off score of 21.5 points provided optimal sensitivity of .90 and specificity of .62 on the FAB. Both scales showed moderately accurate of AUC with .79 and .76, respectively. Conclusion: The PBS is a useful screening tool for predicting fall risk in children with cerebral palsy, and those who score 45.5 or lower indicate a high risk for falls and are in need of balance intervention.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.7-16
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• 2024

Purpose: Children with cerebral palsy (CP) and their parents experience various problems that can affect their quality of life. This study examined factors affecting the quality of life of children with CP. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from January to August 2019. The participants were consecutively recruited children with CP aged 2 to 18 years and their parents. Ninety-eight children with CP and their parents, specifically their mothers, were recruited. Children's health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was measured using the Pediatrics Quality of Life Cerebral Palsy. Parental HRQoL and stress were measured using the WHOQOL-BREF and Parenting Stress Index (PSI). Results: Functional level V was the most common category for both Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) and Bimanual Fine Motor Function (BFMF) (35% and 28%, respectively). Children's mean HRQoL was medium (49.81±20.35). The mean total PSI score was high (94.93±17.02), and 64% of parents experienced severe stress. Bivariate analysis showed that GMFCS, BFMF, number of comorbidities, presence of pain, and parental stress were significantly correlated with the total score for children's HRQoL (p<.05). Multiple linear regression analysis (p<.05) demonstrated that more severe GMFCS and parental stress were associated with lower mean HRQoL scores in children. Conclusion: Factors including the level of GMFCS and parental stress affected the HRQoL of children with CP. Parental stress management should be included in the comprehensive management of these children.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권8호
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• pp.431-440
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• 2019

이 연구는 경직성 뇌성마비 아동을 대상으로 1년간 물리 및 작업치료 후 대동작 기능분류체계에 따라 일상생활동작 변화정도가 차이가 있는지 그리고 소아장애척도지수와 아동용 일상생활 기능독립 측정 중 어떤 평가도구가 일상생활 동작의 변화에 민감하게 반응하는지를 알아보기 위해 시행되었다. 48명의 경직성 뇌성마비 아동이 참여하였고, 대동작 기능분류체계, 아동용 일상생활 기능독립 측정, 그리고 소아장애척도지수를 측정하였다. 연구결과, 대동작 기능분류체계는 소아장애척도지수와 유의한 상관을 보였지만(p<0.05) 아동용 일상생활 기능독립 측정과 유의한 상관을 보이지 않았다. 또한 중재 전과 후 일상생활동작의 변화는 아동용 일상생활 독립측정인 경우 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았지만, 소아장애척도지수인 경우 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<0.05). 대동작 기능분류체계에 따라 일상생활동작의 변화는 유의하게 차이가 있었으며, 기능수준이 높은 경우 일상생활동작이 변화가 유의하게 컸었다(p<0.05). 물리 및 작업치료 후 대동작 기능 분류체계에 따라 일상생활동작의 향상정도는 다르지만 임상적으로 의미 있게 향상되는 것으로 보이며, 소아장애척도지수는 일상생활동작의 변화에 민감하게 반응하므로 임상에서 폭 넓게 활용하는 것이 필요한 것으로 여겨진다.

• 재활치료과학
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.7-18
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• 2023

목적 : 본 연구는 장애아동의 학교준비도 프로그램을 다룬 문헌을 분석함으로써 연구의 대상자, 프로그램의 제공자, 기간, 요소 및 결과 등을 알아보고자 한다. 연구방법 : PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, 학술연구정보서비스(Research Information Sharing Service)를 사용하여 문헌을 수집하였다. 주요 검색어는 "School readiness" AND ("Occupational Therapy" OR "Rehabilitation"), "학교준비도" AND ("작업치료" OR "재활")을 사용하였다. 선정기준과 배제기준을 통하여 최종 8편의 연구가 선정되었다. 결과 : 학교준비도 프로그램 유형에는 복합적 기능 훈련, 운동 기술 훈련, 부모교육 프로그램, 애플리케이션을 이용한 프로그램들이 있었고 가장 높은 비중을 차지한 유형은 복합적 기능 훈련이었다. 프로그램의 제공자는 작업치료사, 심리학자, 물리치료사, 언어치료사, 사회복지사, 교육자가 있었고 심리학자가 가장 많은 연구를 진행하였다. 중재 프로그램의 구성요소는 학업 기능, 운동 기능, 사회적 기능, 부모교육, 기타로 분류할 수 있었으며 학업 기능과 사회적 기능이 큰 비중을 차지하였다. 프로그램 적용 결과 다기능적 기술, 문해력, 양육 기술, 대동작·소동작 기능의 향상을 나타냈다. 결론 : 본 연구는 장애아동의 학교준비도 프로그램 유형, 제공자, 중재 요소, 결과 등을 분석하여 학교 기반 작업치료의 기초 자료를 마련하고자 하였다. 최근 학교준비도 프로그램에 관한 관심과 연구는 증가하고 있으며 작업치료사들도 학교 관련 재활 분야에서 역할을 정립하여 다양한 학교 기반 작업치료가 이루어져야 할 것이다.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.17-28
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• 2003

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of treadmill gait training on the functional characteristics and the temporal-distance parameters of gait in hemiplegic patients, as compared with conventional gait training. The subjects of this study were 32 hemiplegic patients who had been admitted or were visited out-patients at Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, from March 3 through April 25, 2003. These subjects were randomly divided into treadmill gait training group or conventional gait training group. We evaluated the gait ability, motor functions, muscle strength, spasticity, physiological cost index, and temporal-distance parameters. We analyzed the changes between pre and post training in each groups, and the difference between two groups. Temporal-distance parameters were obtained using the ink footprint method and then energy consumption using physiological cost index. The results were as follows: 1. After a six-week training, treadmill gait training group significantly improved, as. compared to pre-training, in gait ability, motor functions for the leg and trunk and gross function, muscle strength of the lower limb, gait speed, cadence, step length both on the affected and on the unaffected side, step length symmetry, and energy consumption(p<0.05). 2. After a six-week training, conventional gait training group significantly improved, as compared to pretraining, in gait ability, motor functions for the leg and trunk, muscle strength of the lower limb, spasticity the upper limb, gait speed, cadence, step length both on the affected and on the unaffected side, and energy consumption(p<0.05). 3. After a six-week training, the treadmill gait training group significantly improved, as compared to the conventional gait, training, in gait speed and step length on the unaffected side. These results show that treadmill gait training was improved gait speed and step length on the unaffected side of hemiplegic patients, as compared with conventional gait training. Further research is needed to confirm the generalization of these findings and to identify which hemiplegic patients might benefit from treadmill gait training.

• 말소리와 음성과학
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• 제2권4호
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• pp.193-212
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• 2010

The purpose of our study was to provide effective speech evaluation items examining the variables of speech that successfully predict the speech intelligibility in CP children. The subjects were 55 children with spastic type cerebral palsy. As for the speech evaluation, we performed a speech subsystem evaluation and a speech intelligibility test. The results of the study are as follows. The evaluation task for the speech subsystems consisted of 48 task items within an observational evaluation stage and three levels of severity. The levels showed correlations with gross motor functions, fine motor functions, and age. Second, the evaluation items for the speech subsystems were rearranged into seven factors. Third, 34 out of 48 task items that positively correlated with the syllable intelligibility rating were as follows. There were four items in the observational evaluation stage. Among the nonverbal articulatory function evaluation items, there were 11 items in level one. There were 12 items in level two. In level three there were eight items. Fourth, there were 23 items among the 48 evaluation tasks that correlated with the sentence intelligibility rating. There was one item in the observational evaluation stage which was in the articulatory structure evaluation task. In level one there were six items. In level two, there were eight items. In level three, there was a total number of eight items. Fifth, there was a total number of 14 items that influenced the syllable intelligibility rating. Sixth, there was a total number of 13 items that influenced the syllable intelligibility rating. According to the results above, the variables that influenced the speech intelligibility of CP children among the articulatory function tasks were in the respiratory function task, phonatory function task, and lip and chin related tasks. We did not find any correlation for the tongue function. The results of our study could be applied to speech evaluation, setting therapy goals, and evaluating the degree of progression in children with CP. We only studied children with the spastic type of cerebral palsy, and there were a small number of severe degree CP children compared to those with a moderate degree of CP. Therefore, when evaluating children with other degrees of severity, we may have to take their characteristics more into account. Further study on speech evaluation variables in relation to the severity of the speech intelligibility and different types of cerebral palsy may be necessary.