• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.241-248
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• 2022

Background: The PyeongChang 2018 Winter Paralympic Games (WPG) being one of the most successful Paralympic Games (PG) in modern athletic world history, hosted the largest number of elite athletes representing 49 National Paralympic Committees (NPCs). Objects: The present investigation highlighted the demographic and clinical characteristics of injured athletes and non-athletes and the physiotherapy services provided during the PyeongChang 2018 WPG. Methods: Prospective descriptive epidemiology study, in which the study group comprised of 201 participants (51 athletes and 150 non-athletes) who were admitted to and utilized the polyclinic physiotherapy service of 2018 PyeongChang WPG in Physiotherapy Department of Paralympic Village from March 1, 2018 to March 20, 2018. Results: Qualitative frequency analysis of injury type demonstrated highest number of chronic injuries (51%, n = 100) in athletes and non-athletes. Anatomical injury site analysis revealed that the spine and shoulder areas were affected with equal frequency for athletes (54.9%, n = 14), whereas for non-athletes, the frequencies of spine and shoulder area injuries were 36.7% (n = 55) and 26% (n = 39), respectively. The Pyeongchang WPG showed a high rate of athletes visiting the physiotherapy service during the pre-competition period (33.3%, n = 50), which may have led to smaller incidence rate of traumatic injury. The physiotherapy treatment service analysis demonstrated that manual therapy (35.4%, n = 230) was most commonly utilized, followed by transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation/interference current therapy (TENS/ICT), therapeutic massage and therapeutic exercise. Conclusion: We established the importance of prophylactic and preventive physiotherapy services to reduce the risk of sports injuries during WPG.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.225-237
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• 2023

Combination of novel technologies with traditional physiotherapy in rehabilitation in injured athletes have shown to provide improved time of recovery. In specific, nanodrugs delivery systems are widely utilized as a counterpart to the physiotherapy in injuries in sports. In the present study, we focus on the common injuries in dance-sports, their recovery and the effect combination of nano-particle drug delivery with the physiotherapy practices. In this regard, a comprehensive review on the common injuries in dance sport is provided. Moreover, the researches on the effectiveness of the nano-particle drug delivery in therapy of such injuries and in similar cases are provided. The possibility of using combination of nano-particle drug delivery and physiotherapy is discussed in detail. Finally, using artificial intelligence methods, predictions on the recovery time and after-treatment side-effects is investigated. Artificial Neural Network (ANN) predictions suggested that using nano-particle drug delivery systems along with physiotherapy practices could provide shortened treatment time to recovery in comparison to conventional drugs. Moreover, the post-recover effects are less than the conventional methods.

• 재활복지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.59-75
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• 2017

본 연구는 장애인운동선수들의 스포츠상해유형에 대하여 알아봄으로써 장애인 운동선수들의 상해 예방 및 치료, 관리, 운영방안에 기초적 자료를 제공하고자 한다. 2015년에 전국장애인체육대회에 참가한 선수 171명을 대상으로 스포츠상해관련 설문을 조사하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 상해 부위는 어깨, 손가락, 손목 순으로 상해 빈도가 가장 높았으며, 상해 유형으로는 타박상, 근육통, 염좌 순으로 높게 나타났다. 생해기전으로는 선수들과의 접촉, 기구와의 접촉으로 인한 상해가 가장 많이 발생되었다. 상해발생원인으로는 과도한 승부욕으로 인한 상해 발생가 가장 많았으며, 게임 중에 가장 많이 부상을 당한다고 하였다. 만성적 통증 부위 역시 어깨가 가장 많았으며 다음으로는 대퇴, 손목 순으로 나타났다. 상해 직후 처치는 감독이나 코치, 자가 치료가 순으로 가장 많았으며 치료는 파스나 스프레이를 이용한 치료방법이 가장 많았으며, 치료방법은 물리치료가 가장 많았다. 상해 예방방법으로 준비운동과 정리이 필요하다는 응답이 가장 많았으며 그 다음으로는 체력 훈련이 필요하다고 응답하였다. 이상의 결과를 통해, 장애인 선수들의 상해 예방 및 치료, 관리를 위한 체계적이고, 과학적인 체력관리 및 재활훈련 프로그램 제공을 위한 후속연구가 필요하다.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.61-67
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• 2018

Objective: The human body is often modelled as a spring-mass system. Lower extremity stiffness has been considered to be one of key factor in the performance enhancement of running, jumping, and hopping involved sports activities. There are several different classification of lower extremity stiffness consisting of vertical stiffness, leg stiffness, joint stiffness, as well as muscle and tendon stiffness. The primary purpose of this paper was to review the literature and describe different stiffness models and discuss applications of stiffness models while engaging in sports activities. In addition, this paper provided a current update of the lower extremity literature as it investigates the relationships between lower extremity stiffness and both functional performance and injury. Summary: Because various methods for measuring lower extremity stiffness are existing, measurements should always be accompanied by a detailed description including type of stiffness, testing method and calculation method. Moreover, investigator should be cautious when comparing lower extremity stiffness from different methods. Some evidence highlights that optimal degree of lower extremity stiffness is required for successful athletic performance. However, the actual magnitude of stiffness required to optimize performance is relatively unexplored. Direct relationship between lower extremity stiffness and lower extremity injuries has not clearly been established yet. Overall, high stiffness is potentially associate risk factors of lower extremity injuries although some of the evidence is controversial. Prospective injures studies are necessary to confirm this relationship. Moreover, further biomechanical and physiological investigation is needed to identify the optimal regulation of the lower limb stiffness behavior and its impact on athletic performance and lower limb injuries.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.52-56
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• 2011

Objectives: The occupational accident rate was officially reported to be 0.77 per 100 workers in 2001 and 0.70 in 2009. The stagnant decrease in accident rate raises a question about the effectiveness of prevention activity because there have been active prevention efforts in the past 10 years. It is also necessary to know the exact status of occupational injuries to direct a prevention strategy. Methods: The author re-analyzed occupational injury statistics to find the reason for stagnant decreases in occupational injuries. Compensated occupational injuries cases were used to calculate fatal and non-fatal injury rates. Injuries from commuting accidents and sports activities were excluded as well as occupational diseases. The number of workers was adjusted to that of full time equivalent employees. Results: The fatal injury rate excluding injuries associated with commuting accidents, sports activities, and occupational diseases decreased from 12.59 in 2001 to 8.20 in 2009. In 2007, 67.5% of accidents that involved being caught in objects, which are mostly caused by machines and equipment, occurred in the manufacturing industry; this type of incident has decreased since 2001. The fatal and non-fatal injury rates in the manufacturing industry have continuously decreased while the rates in the service industry have not changed from 2001 to 2009. Non-fatal injuries might not be reported in many cases. The number of insured workers was underestimated as long working hours were not adjusted for in the reporting system. Conclusion: The occupational fatal injury rate has decreased and the non-fatal injury rate might have decreased during the last 10 years, although the statistics show stagnancy. The decrease of the injury rate was countervailed by various factors. Hence, the current accident rate does not reflect the actual situation of accidents in Korea. Korea needs to develop an improved system to more accurately calculate occupational fatal and non-fatal injury rates.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.135-140
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• 2006

목적: 시즌이 있는 축구 운동에서 선수들의 가장 부상이 많은 시기와 그 부상의 유형을 알아보고 경기 관련 질환 발생을 미리 예견, 파악하여 적절한 예방책을 제시하고 향후 팀의 운영에 참고 자료를 제시 하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 서울의 모 프로 측구 팀(45명)을 대상으로 2005년 1월 15일부터 2005년 11월 9일까지 부상에 대한 통계를 내고, 월별 부상 빈도와 부상 유형을 살펴보았다. 결과: 총 157건의 부상이 발생했고, 훈련에 잠가하지 못할 정도의 부상은 87건 이었다. 월별 심각한 부상 건수는 3월에 16건 (18.4%)으로 가장 높게 나타났으며, 전, 후기 축구시즌인 3, 4, 8, 9월의 부상 건수가 46건으로 전체 부상의 52.9%를 차지하였다. 특히, 시즌 중에는 경기 중 경쟁적인 관계에서 접촉에 의해 족관절 염좌와 타박상으로 결장하는 회수가 많았다. 그리고 대퇴부 근육의 손상에 대한 치료가 적절히 이루어지지 못하여, 재손상의 위험도가 높았다. 결론: 부상이 많은 시즌중에는 선수에게 예방을 위한 교육을 시행함으로 팀의 경기력을 향상시킬 수 있을 것이다.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회 2004년도 스포츠의학회 연수강좌
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• pp.43-50
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• 2004

physician, trainer, and the patient confuse the definition of treatment and rehabilitation with that of training or conditioning. It needs that rehabilitation is an effort of modalities to diminish pain, allow for healing of the damaged tissue, reestablish the musculotendinous length, and redevelop basic strength. - understanding anatomy, pathophysiology, biomechanics, and sports are crucial to have better treatment and rehabilitation.

• 대한견주관절학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한견주관절학회 1995년도 학술대회
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• pp.20-20
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• 1995

American football is currently played in 29 Universities in Korea, It is a contact sport where injuries are inevitable. This study was undertaken to determine the incidence and the anatomical distribution of injury based on evaluation of Yonsei University American football team. A total 74 injuries was reported among 77 players Knee, ankle and hand were vulnerable to injury. Operations were performed on $9(12.2\%)$ of the injuries. Catastrophic injuries can occur in this sport, but none has happened in Yonsei University team during the 20 years for which the sports has been practised. The frequency of injuries and their profile resemble those in US-based studies so it is suggested that the precautions and preventive measures recommended in the USA should be applied and followed in Korea.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.36-41
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• 2004

The purpose of this study is to describe the common injuries in soccer players in terms of the orthopaedic operative treatment. We classified foot pain to in forefoot , midfoot, plantar aspect and mentioned the cause, incidence and treatment methods. Ankle pain was classified to anterior, lateral, medial and posterir aspect of the ankle. In all injuries in soccer players, conservative treatment is primary treatment method and we treated operatively in no respond case inspite of the physical therapy and rehabilitation program for sufficient period. The anatomical repair was preferred and minimal invasive surgery was recommended if possible and then focus of treatment is to early return to previous full activities through the rehabilitation program for sufficient period. As a conclusion, it is necessory to understand the mechanism and cause of the common injuries in soccer players and to select the proper treatment method to the degree of the injuries.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.235-240
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• 2019

Ulnar collateral ligament injuries of the elbow are frequent among overhead athletes. The incidence of ulnar collateral ligament reconstructions (UCLRs) in high-level players has increased dramatically over the past decade, but the optimal technique of UCLR is controversial. Surgeons need to manage the patients' expectations appropriately when considering the mode of treatment. This article reviews current studies on the management of ulnar collateral ligament injuries, particularly in overhead athletes.