著者

Hyeonjee Han Daehee Lee Sangyong Lee Chunbae Jeon Taehoon Kim

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.27, no.2, pp.397-399, 2015 (Released:2015-02-17)

参考文献数

13

被引用文献数

2 25

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[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy on pain, disability, and depression of chronic low back pain patients. [Subjects] In this study, 30 chronic low back pain patients were divided into an extracorporeal shock wave therapy group (ESWTG, n=15) and a conservative physical therapy group (CPTG, n=15). [Methods] The ESWTG received extracorporeal shock wave therapy and the CPTG received general conservative physical therapy two times per week for six weeks. Pain was measured using a visual analog scale (VAS), the degree of disability of the patients was assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and their degree of depression was measured using the Beck depression index (BDI). [Results] In intra-group comparisons, ESWTG and CPTG showed significant decreases in VAS, ODI, and BDI scores. Intergroup comparisons revealed that these decreases in VAS, ODI, and BDI scores were significantly larger in ESWTG than in CPTG. [Conclusion] Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is an effective intervention for the treatment of pain, disability, and depression in chronic low back pain patients.

著者

Yoshifumi Nanba Shigenori Miyamoto Seiichi Takemasa Masayuki Uesugi Yuri Inoue Yoshitaka Ootani Shun Fujii Takaaki Hirotsu Hideki Tanaka

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.27, no.10, pp.r1, 2015 (Released:2015-10-30)

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This article has been retracted at the request of all authors. This original article is a duplicated article which was previously published in Rigakuryouhoukagaku (Y. Nanba et al., Rigakuryouhoukagaku 29 (5): 799-803). In accordance with policies and procedures governing academic publication we concluded that the above-mentioned article published in J. Phys. Ther. Sci. be retracted. We apologize to readers of the journal that this was not detected during the submission and reviewing process.

著者

森田 由佳 江原 史雄 森田 義満 堀川 悦夫

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

理学療法科学 (ISSN:13411667)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.33, no.3, pp.401-404, 2018 (Released:2018-07-06)

参考文献数

11

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〔目的〕動物介在療法の効果を心理尺度,生理学的手法を用いて示し,その効果の検証を行うことである.〔対象と方法〕対象は,佐賀大学学生30名(男性15名,女性15名),年齢:20.6 ± 0.7歳(平均 ± 標準偏差)とした.方法は,対象者に介在動物であるトカラヤギ2頭と触れ合ってもらい,その前後で気分プロフィール尺度であるPOMSと,唾液アミラーゼ活性を測定した.〔結果〕POMS,唾液アミラーゼ活性ともに,介入前と比較して介入後が有意に低下した.〔結語〕動物介在療法による効果を心理尺度,生理学的手法を用いて示すことができた.今後,障がいなどを持つ高齢者のリハビリテーションに応用し,その際の治療効果判定の一助となると考えられる.

著者

山野 薫 小寺 正人 小堀 博史 西川 仁史 松永 秀俊 秋山 純和

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

理学療法科学 (ISSN:13411667)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.26, no.4, pp.467-473, 2011 (Released:2011-09-22)

参考文献数

17

被引用文献数

2

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〔目的〕2010年4月に理学療法士免許を取得した理学療法士(新人理学療法士)を対象にリスクマネジメントに関する不安について,その現状把握と問題点の整理をおこなった.〔対象〕新人理学療法士47名(平均年齢23.9±3.8歳)とした.〔方法〕自記式アンケート調査により,回収した回答を分析した.〔結果〕新人理学療法士の診療を行ううえでの不安の第1位は「自分の評価や治療に自信がないこと」(31人)であった.職場の規則やシステムなどにおける不安の第1位は,「緊急時に組織の一員としての動きに自信がないこと」(19人)であった.〔結語〕新人理学療法士のリスクマネジメントに関する不安は,個人の能力に帰属する卒前教育の要素と入職直後に取り組む施設内教育システムの要素があることがわかった.

著者

Yusuke Ueta Akiyoshi Matsugi Kosuke Oku Kojiro Okuno Yoshiki Tamaru Shohei Nomura Hiroaki Tanaka Shinya Douchi Nobuhiko Mori

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.29, no.9, pp.1494-1496, 2017 (Released:2017-09-15)

参考文献数

14

被引用文献数

12

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[Purpose] The aim of this study was to investigate whether gaze stabilization exercise derives sensory reweighting of vestibular for upright postural control. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-three healthy volunteers participated in this study. The center of pressure of the total trajectory length was measured before (pre), immediately after (post), and 10 min after (post10) gaze stabilization exercise, in the static standing position, with the eyes open or closed, on the floor or on foam rubber. The sensory contribution values of the visual, somatosensory, and vestibular systems were calculated using center of pressure of the total trajectory length value in these measuring conditions. [Results] The center of pressure of the total trajectory length on foam rubber in post and post10 were significantly lower than that in the pre. The sensory contribution values of vestibular in post10 stages were significantly higher than that in pre-stage. [Conclusion] Gaze stabilization exercise can improve the static body balance in a condition that particularly requires vestibular function. The possible mechanism involves increasing sensory contribution of the vestibular system for postural control by the gaze stabilization exercise, which may be useful to derive sensory reweighting of the vestibular system for rehabilitation.

著者

Hitomi Nishizawa Teiji Kimura

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.29, no.9, pp.1555-1560, 2017 (Released:2017-09-15)

参考文献数

25

被引用文献数

11

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[Purpose] In sports physical therapy, video of a patient’s movement or of a skilled model’s movement has been used as observational learning methods for injury prevention and movement modification. Positive effects of model video observation have been reported. This study aimed to clarify the effect on motor skill learning using a combination of model-observation and self-observation, which is thought to act as an enhanced method for active error detection by comparing model-observation and self-observation alone for acquisition of correct sports movement. [Subjects and Methods] Forty-five healthy females were randomly allocated into three groups comprising model- and self-observation, model-observation, and self-observation. The motor task performed was a half golf swing using an elastic club. Shoulder grip angle between both shoulder lines and the acromia grip strength were measured as an index of body rotation using a three-dimensional motion analyzer. Change in the shoulder grip angle in the three groups was analyzed at pre-, immediate delayed retention, and delayed retention tests. [Results] A significant difference in shoulder grip angle was observed among the three groups for the immediate delayed retention test. The combined model and self-observation group had a value closer to 90 degrees compared to the other two groups. [Conclusion] Observation combining model and self-observation exerted a positive effect on short-term motor skill learning.

著者

吉澤 隆志 太田 信夫 藤沢 しげ子

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

理学療法科学 (ISSN:13411667)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.23, no.2, pp.249-253, 2008 (Released:2008-06-11)

参考文献数

12

被引用文献数

8 6

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本研究の目的は,学習意欲が定期試験成績に及ぼす効果を調べるものである。対象は,当学院理学療法学科2年生,昼間コース学生41名および夜間コース学生40名とする。ここで,学習意欲要因としては,外発的動機づけ・内発的動機づけ・健康度(特に精神的健康度)・対人関係・学院への適応度の5つを挙げた。次に,これらの学習意欲が定期試験成績に及ぼす効果について調べた。結果としては,夜間コース学生において学院への適応度と定期試験成績との間に正の関係が見られた。よって,今後の学生指導としては,担任を中心として学生がクラスや学院に馴染めるような配慮を積極的に行っていく必要があると考える。加えて,授業方法の工夫も考慮していきたいと考える。

著者

Hae-Yong Lee Song-Hee Cheon Min-Sik Yong

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.29, no.6, pp.1054-1056, 2017 (Released:2017-06-07)

参考文献数

11

被引用文献数

8

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[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine effects of diaphragm breathing exercise applied on the basis overload principle on respiratory function. [Subjects and Methods] The subjects of this study were 35 normal adults. They were randomly assigned to two group; the maneuver-diaphragm exercise group and self-diaphragm exercise group. The respiratory function was evaluated using the CardioTouch 3000S (BIONET, Korea) as a pulmometry device. [Results] The maneuver-diaphragm exercise was more effective on functional vital capacity and forced expiratory volume at one second when compared to the self-diaphragm exercise. [Conclusion] According to the results of this study, although the self-diaphragm exercise did not show effects as much as the maneuver one, but the self-diaphragm exercise had a similar effects as the maneuver-diaphragm exercise. The self-diaphragmatic respiration applied on the basis of overload principle may be used as an effective respiratory exercise as a part of home respiration program.

著者

Sameera H. Aljadi Mashael Al-Shemmari Jumana Al-Ramzi Shoug Al-Abdullatif Zahraa Hajeyah Laila Jamal Sara Al-Bahar

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.29, no.6, pp.1014-1018, 2017 (Released:2017-06-07)

参考文献数

16

被引用文献数

8

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[Purpose] Interferential therapy and electrical stimulation are electrophysical modalities commonly used in physical therapy departments to treat patients with musculoskeletal problems. These machines are applied directly to the patient’s skin via a medium or electrodes, which can facilitate the transmission of microorganisms from one patient to another. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of microorganism contamination in the machines sponges at physical therapy departments in Kuwait hospitals. [Subjects and Methods] Sixty samples comprising sponges from interferential therapy and electrical stimulation machines, and water from hot pack units were collected from 5 physical therapy departments in 5 different hospitals. The samples were analyzed at a Medical Laboratory to explore the extent and type of microorganisms present. [Results] Forty-one of the 60 samples (68.3%) were positive for microorganism contamination. Of the 41 contaminated samples, 28 (68.3%) were sponges and 13 (31.7%) were water samples. The major microorganisms found were Acinetobacter baumannii (21.9%), Serratia marcescens (12.2%), and Staphylococcus lentus (7.3%). [Conclusion] Interferential therapy and electrical stimulation in physical therapy departments have a high probability of causing cross contamination between patients. Physical therapists are encouraged to adhere to safety guidelines, such as disinfection management, disposal of used sponges, and regular sponge replacement.

著者

齋藤 正美 大塚 吉則 若林 秀隆

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

理学療法科学 (ISSN:13411667)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.32, no.2, pp.301-306, 2017 (Released:2017-05-02)

参考文献数

16

被引用文献数

1

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〔目的〕総合診療医を目指す専攻医の,リハビリテーション(以下,リハ),診療およびリハの教育研修に対する意識からそのあり方を明らかにすることとした.〔対象と方法〕対象者は,家庭医・総合医後期研修プログラムを実施している総合診療専攻医7名と循環器内科専攻医1名の計8名とした.面接によるフォーカスグループインタビューを行い,分析方法にSteps for Coding and Theorizationを用いた質的研究とした.〔結果〕「総合診療医の備えるリハ能力」,「リハ職との関係性の希薄」,「講義受講後の成果」,「総合診療専攻医のリハ教育研修のあり方」の4つの概念が抽出された.〔結語〕かかりつけ医やその役割を期待される専攻医へのリハ教育研修の体制が必要である.

著者

Gi Duck Park Joong Chul Lee Juri Lee

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.26, no.1, pp.161-164, 2014 (Released:2014-02-06)

参考文献数

16

被引用文献数

5 9

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[Purpose] The physical strength elements required for athletic throwing events include muscle strength, swiftness, agility, speed, flexibility, and physical balance. Although plyometric training and weight training are implemented as representative training methods for improving swiftness and agility, most studies of it have been conducted with players of other sports. [Subjects] The study subjects were 10 throwing event athletes attending K physical education high school. The subjects were randomly assigned to a control group of five subjects and an experimental group of five subjects. To analyze the body composition, an Inbody 3.0 instrument (Biospace, Korea) was used as experimental equipment to measure heights, weight, body fat percentages, and muscle masses and a Biodex system 4.0 (BIODEX, USA) was used to measure isokinetic muscle-joint and lumbar muscle strengths. The plyometric training consisted of 15 techniques out of the training methods introduced in the ‘Power up plyometric training’. The plyometric program was implemented without any training load three times per week during daybreak exercises for the experimental group. The number of times and the number of sets were changed over time as follows: three sets of 10 times in the 1st −4th weeks, three sets of 15 times in the 5th–8th weeks, and five sets of 15 times in the 9th−12th weeks. [Results] According to the ANCOVA results of lumbar extensor muscle strength at 60°/sec, the overall reliability of the model was significant. According to the ANCOVA results of lumbar flexor muscle strength at 60°/sec, the overall reliability of the model was significant. [Conclusion] Plyometric training positively affected high school throwing event athletes. To summarize the study findings, the application of plyometric training with high intensity and loads improved the results of athletes who perform highly intensive exercises at normal times.

著者

Hwi-Young Cho Ki-Tae Kim Jin-Hwa Jung

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.28, no.7, pp.2154-2158, 2016 (Released:2016-07-29)

参考文献数

17

被引用文献数

18

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[Purpose] This study investigated the effects of neurofeedback (NFB) and computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation (CACR) on the relative brain wave ratios and activities of daily living (ADL) of stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] Forty-four participants were randomly allocated to the NFB (n=14), CACR (n=14), or control (CON) (n=16) groups. Two expert therapists provided the NFB, CACR, and CON groups with traditional rehabilitation therapy in 30-minute sessions, 5 times a week, for 6 weeks. NFB training was provided only to the NFB group and CACR training was provided only to the CACR group. The CON group received traditional rehabilitation therapy only. Before and after 6 weeks of intervention, brain wave and ADL evaluations were performed, and the results were analyzed. [Results] The relative ratio of beta waves, only showed a significant increase in the frontal and parietal areas of the NFB group. Significant changes in ADL were shown by all three groups after the intervention. However, there were no significant differences between the NFB and CACR groups and the CON group. [Conclusion] Our results suggest that CACR and NFB are effective at improving cognitive function and ADL of stroke patients.

著者

Rafael Timon Javier Tejero Javier Brazo-Sayavera Carmen Crespo Guillermo Olcina

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.28, no.6, pp.1781-1785, 2016 (Released:2016-06-24)

参考文献数

30

被引用文献数

20

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[Purpose] The aim of this study was to investigate whether or not a single whole-body vibration treatment after eccentric exercise can reduce muscle soreness and enhance muscle recovery. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty untrained participants were randomly assigned to two groups: a vibration group (n=10) and control group (n=10). Participants performed eccentric quadriceps training of 4 sets of 5 repetitions at 120% 1RM, with 4 min rest between sets. After that, the vibration group received 3 sets of 1 min whole body vibration (12 Hz, 4 mm) with 30 s of passive recovery between sets. Serum creatine kinase, blood urea nitrogen, muscle soreness (visual analog scale) and muscle strength (peak isometric torque) were assessed. [Results] Creatine kinase was lower in the vibration group than in the control group at 24 h (200.2 ± 8.2 vs. 300.5 ± 26.1 U/L) and at 48 h (175.2 ± 12.5 vs. 285.2 ± 19.7 U/L) post-exercise. Muscle soreness decreased in vibration group compared to control group at 48 h post-exercise (34.1 ± 11.4 vs. 65.2 ± 13.2 mm). [Conclusion] Single whole-body vibration treatment after eccentric exercise reduced delayed onset muscle soreness but it did not affect muscle strength recovery.

著者

Jin Hee Woo Ki Ok Shin Yul Hyo Lee Ki Soeng Jang Ju Yong Bae Hee Tae Roh

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.28, no.4, pp.1260-1265, 2016 (Released:2016-04-28)

参考文献数

39

被引用文献数

8

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[Purpose] The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of regular treadmill exercise on skeletal muscle Rictor-Akt and mTOR-Raptor-S6K1 signaling pathway in high-fat diet-induced obese mice. [Subjects and Methods] Four- week-old C57BL/6 mice were adopted and classified into normal diet group (ND, n = 10), normal diet and training group (NDT, n = 10), high-fat diet group (HF, n = 10), and high-fat diet and training group (HFT, n = 10). The exercise program consisted of a treadmill exercise provided at low intensity for 1–4 weeks, and moderate intensity for 5–8 weeks. [Results] The Western blot method was used to measure the expression of mTOR, Raptor, S6K1, Rictor, and Akt proteins in the soleus muscle. mTOR levels were significantly higher in the HF group than in the ND and NDT groups. Raptor/mTORC1 and S6K1 levels were significantly higher in the HF group than in all the other groups. Akt levels were significantly lower in the HF group than in the NDT group. The risk of obesity may be associated with the overactivation of the mTOR-Raptor-S6K1 signaling pathway and a decrease in Akt levels. [Conclusion] This study also indicates that performing aerobic exercise may be associated with the downregulation of the mTOR-Raptor-S6K1 pathway.

著者

Álvaro Huerta Ojeda Luis Chirosa Ríos Rafael Guisado Barrilao Pablo Cáceres Serrano

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.28, no.3, pp.752-756, 2016 (Released:2016-03-31)

参考文献数

21

被引用文献数

8

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[Purpose] The aim of this study was to determine the acute effect temporal of a complex training protocol on 30 meter sprint times. A secondary objective was to evaluate the fatigue indexes of military athletes. [Subjects and Methods] Seven military athletes were the subjects of this study. The variables measured were times in 30-meter sprint, and average power and peak power of squats. The intervention session with complex training consisted of 4 sets of 5 repetitions at 30% 1RM + 4 repetitions at 60% 1RM + 3 repetitions of 30 meters with 120-second rests. For the statistical analysis repeated measures of ANOVA was used, and for the post hoc analysis, student’s t-test was used. [Results] Times in 30 meter sprints showed a significant reduction between the control set and the four experimental sets, but the average power and peak power of squats did not show significant changes. [Conclusion] The results of the study show the acute positive effect of complex training, over time, in 30-meter sprint by military athletes. This effect is due to the post activation potentiation of the lower limbs’ muscles in the 30 meters sprint.

著者

Kyung Kim Hae-Yong Lee Sung-Joon Lim

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.28, no.1, pp.87-89, 2016 (Released:2016-01-30)

参考文献数

11

被引用文献数

1 4

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[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between standing balance increased through muscle-strengthening exercises and pain in knee osteoarthritis patients. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty knee osteoarthritis patients were equally divided into a strengthening exercise group and an unstable exercise group. Before and after the six-week experiment, the visual analogue scale was measured, and bilateral one-leg standing tests were performed. [Results] In both the strengthening exercise group and unstable exercise group, the bilateral one-leg standing time significantly increased after the six-week experiment. Regarding the visual analogue scale, a pain measurement scale, the strengthening exercise group had significantly decreased pain. The unstable exercise group also had decreased pain, but the decrease was not statistically significant. [Conclusion] In knee osteoarthritis patients, exercises using an unstable base of support and knee-extensor strengthening exercises with gradually increased loads had a positive effect on improving balance ability and decreasing pain.

著者

Won-gyu Yoo

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.27, no.12, pp.3947-3948, 2015 (Released:2015-12-28)

参考文献数

7

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[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of using a device for the self-measurement of cervical range of motion on neck pain experienced by a computer user. [Subject] A 39-year-old male subject with neck pain caused by working on a computer was selected for the study. [Methods] The instrument was developed for the study, and that the instrument is used to self-measure cervical range of movement. The subject was trained in self-measurement procedures and a self-exercise program for two months, and pain was controlled through self-assessment and a program. The pressure pain threshold for the upper trapezius muscle, and cervical ranges of motion were measured prior to and after the 2-month period of pain control. [Results] At the conclusion of self-measurement and the self-exercise program, the pressure pain threshold was higher than the initial pressure pain threshold, and all cervical ranges of motion increased compared to the initial cervical ranges of motion. [Conclusion] This result shows that the self-management device for cervical ROM is an effective tool for pain management for computer users with cervical pain.

著者

Youna Lee Mary Myong Sook Shin Wanhee Lee

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.27, no.12, pp.3619-3622, 2015 (Released:2015-12-28)

参考文献数

20

被引用文献数

9

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[Purpose] The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of shoulder stability exercise on pain and function in neck pain patients. [Subjects] The study design consisted of a shoulder stability exercise group and a control group. [Methods] The effects of the therapies were evaluated using a visual analog scale of pain, a pressure pain threshold, neck disability index, cervical range of motion, and a closed kinetic chain test. Each group received treatment five times per week for 4 weeks. [Results] Pain levels showed no significant differences between groups, while pain threshold in all muscles, showed significant increases for both control groups. Neck disability significantly decreased for both groups and the differences between the groups were statistically significant. Ranges of motion and limb stability were measured before and after the exercise period. Flexion, extension, and right rotation were not significantly different between groups. The results showed no significant differences in shoulder stability between the groups. [Conclusion] The use of this exercise should have pronounced effects on pain reduction and functional improvement and should also improve the quality of life in patients with neck pain.

著者

Min-Yeong Heo Kyoung Kim Beom-Young Hur Chan-Woo Nam

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.27, no.12, pp.3843-3846, 2015 (Released:2015-12-28)

参考文献数

17

被引用文献数

1 15

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[Purpose] To investigate whether pain, balance, and stabilization of the lumbar region can be improved through thoracic mobilization in addition to lumbar stabilizaing exercises. [Subjects and Methods] This study recruited 36 subjects with chronic low back pain lasting more than 12 weeks. The subjects recruited for this study participated voluntarily, and provided their signed consent to participation. [Results] Improvement in balance was largest in the lumbar stabilization exercise group, followed by the thoracic mobilization and exercise group, and the traditional physical therapy group, in decreasing order of effect. [Conclusion] In conclusion, lumbar stabilization exercises combined with thoracic mobilization had greater effects on stabilization of the lumbar region pain relief, and improvement of the function of the patients with chronic low back pain.

著者

Francisco Elezier Xavier Magalhães Arlindo Rodrigues de Mesquita Junior Harnold’s Tyson de Sousa Meneses Rayele Pricila Moreira dos Santos Ezaine Costa Rodrigues Samara Sousa Vasconcelos Gouveia Guilherme Pertinni de Morais Gouveia Marco Orsini Victor Hugo do Vale Bastos Dionis de Castro Dutra Machado

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.27, no.5, pp.1549-1553, 2015 (Released:2015-05-26)

参考文献数

29

被引用文献数

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[Purpose] Stretching using proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation involve physiological reflex mechanisms through submaximal contraction of agonists which activate Golgi organ, promoting the relaxation reflex. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation alone and with prior application of cryotherapy and thermotherapy on hamstring stretching. [Subjects and Methods] The sample comprised of 32 young subjects with hamstring retraction of the right limb. The subjects were randomly allocated to four groups: the control, flexibility PNF, flexibility PNF associated with cryotherapy, flexibility PNF in association with ultrasound therapy. [Results] After 12 stretching sessions, experimental groups showed significant improvements compared to the control group. Moreover, we did not find any significant differences among the experimental groups indicating PNF stretching alone elicits similar results to PNF stretching with prior administration of cryotherapy or thermotherapy. [Conclusion] PNF without other therapy may be a more practical and less expensive choice for clinical care.