著者

大塚 翔太 中嶋 翔吾 柏木 彩矢菜 南 頼康 森沢 知之 高橋 哲也

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.27, no.5, pp.593-598, 2012 (Released:2012-12-05)

参考文献数

15

被引用文献数

1

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〔目的〕どの程度の強度・時間でのストレッチが局所の血流を変化させ,筋酸素動態に変化を与えるかを調査することを目的とする.〔対象〕全ての測定プロトコルを完遂した健常大学生17名とした.〔方法〕下腿三頭筋に対し5ニュートンメートル(N・m)で60秒,5 N・mで120秒,10 N・mで60秒,10 N・mで120秒のストレッチ4パターンを無作為に合計4回行った.〔結果〕筋酸素動態は,10 N・mでのストレッチを120秒加えた方が有意な変化を示した.特に60秒~90秒間で,5 N・mと比べ有意な差を認めた.〔結語〕一定以上の時間・強度を用いないストレッチでは,ストレッチ中の筋血流制限やその後の反応性充血に乏しく,十分な代謝性の変化が得られないことが確認された.

著者

滝澤 恵美 鈴木 雄太 小林 育斗

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.1, pp.127-132, 2018 (Released:2018-03-01)

参考文献数

14

被引用文献数

1 2

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〔目的〕異なる股関節肢位でスクワットを行い,大内転筋が発揮する伸展トルクの特徴から役割を検討した.〔対象と方法〕健常男性1名が股関節内外転,回旋中間位(NS)と外転,外旋位(SS)でスクワットを行い,大内転筋と股関節伸展筋が発揮する伸展トルクを筋骨格モデルを用いて推定し,比較した.〔結果〕NSとSSともに,大内転筋や大殿筋,大腿二頭筋長頭が発揮する伸展トルクは半膜様筋や半腱様筋よりも大きかった.〔結語〕大内転筋は,前額面や水平面の股関節肢位に関わらず,中腰姿勢を伴う動作に対して抗重力筋の役割を有すると推察された.

著者

松田 雅弘 高梨 晃 川田 教平 宮島 恵樹 野北 好春 塩田 琴美 小山 貴之 打越 健太 越田 専太郎 橋本 俊彦

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.5, pp.679-682, 2011 (Released:2011-11-25)

参考文献数

13

被引用文献数

1

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〔目的〕股関節外転筋疲労前後の片脚立位時の重心動揺と中殿筋・脊柱起立筋の活動との関係を明らかにすることを目的とした.〔対象〕神経学・整形外科学的な疾患の既往のない健常成人男性22名(平均年齢21.4歳)とした.〔方法〕股関節外転筋疲労前後で片脚静止立位時の重心動揺と筋活動量の変化を計測した.疲労前後の重心動揺と筋活動量を対応のあるt検定,重心動揺と筋活動の関係をpearsonの相関を用いて求めた.〔結果〕疲労後にX方向の重心動揺が有意に増加し,中殿筋の活動は減少,右脊柱起立筋の活動は有意に高まった.右脊柱起立筋の活動の増加と重心動揺に正の相関がみられた.〔結語〕筋疲労により筋の作用に関連する方向の重心動揺が増大し,代償のための筋活動が増加したと考えられる.

著者

沖田 学 森岡 周 宮本 謙三 八木 文雄

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.22, no.4, pp.541-545, 2007 (Released:2008-01-31)

参考文献数

19

被引用文献数

3

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立位姿勢バランスの維持に問題を有する脳腫瘍の症例へ足部機能に焦点を当てた運動療法を施行し,改善が認められたので報告する。この運動療法とは,重心の変化を知覚し制御する役割を担う足部の能力に対して,足部の変化を制御しながら変化を知覚して判断する認知過程を通じて運動学習していく認知運動課題である。この課題として,縦軸もしくは横軸の不安定板を水平保持させながら,両端のいずれかに配置した重量負荷の位置を判断させた。これを左右足に1日各10回施行し,正判断数を記録した。また,開眼・閉眼下における立位姿勢動揺を3,4日ごとに計測した。課題の進行に伴い立位重心動揺が減少したことから,視覚性外部情報ではなく,内部の感覚情報を手掛かりとして重心偏位を認知することにより,効果的で精密な立位姿勢バランス制御の達成が可能になることが示唆された。

著者

山田 実 上原 稔章

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.5, pp.579-584, 2008 (Released:2008-11-21)

参考文献数

24

被引用文献数

7 4

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〔目的〕本研究の目的は,メンタルローテーションを用いた運動イメージ想起能力の年代別基準値を作成し,さらに高齢者については転倒との関係を検討することである。〔対象〕対象は20歳から86歳までの333名であった。〔方法〕4方向に回転させた手足の写真を見て,それが右側なのか左側なのかを判断するというメンタルローテーションを行い,その反応時間を記録した。なお,65歳以上高齢者に関しては,測定日より1年間の観察期間を設け,その間の転倒の有無を調査した。〔結果〕手,足の写真ともにメンタルローテーション反応時間は,加齢とともに延長する傾向にあった。また,転倒高齢者の反応時間は,非転倒高齢者よりも有意に延長していた。〔結語〕メンタルローテーションを用いた運動イメージ想起能力では,加齢とともに延長する傾向があり,さらに転倒リスクの高い高齢者の反応時間は,より延長することが示唆された。

著者

岩田 晃 淵岡 聡 木村 大輔 樋口 由美 灰方 淑恵 上 勝也 増原 光彦

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.25, no.2, pp.213-216, 2010 (Released:2010-05-27)

参考文献数

15

被引用文献数

2

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〔目的〕二関節筋に対するストレッチングにおいて,肢位を変化させることによって,伸張部位が変化するかを検討した。〔対象〕若年健常男性7名とした。〔方法〕全ての被験者に1)SLR,2)HFKEの二つのストレッチングを行った。超音波を用いて半腱様筋の近位部と遠位部の二部位について構造学的評価を行い,ストレッチング方法による差を検討した。〔結果〕近位部では筋長に対する腱画,坐骨結節間距離の割合がSLRよりもHFKEの方が大きくなり,遠位部では羽状角がHFKEよりもSLRの方が小さくなり,筋厚に差は認められなかった。〔結語〕近位部はHFKEの方が,遠位部はSLRの方が伸張されることが明らかとなり,伸張部位を関節角度によって変化させることが可能であることが明らかになった。

著者

江連 亜弥 原田 慎一 小澤 佑介 荻野 禎子 奥田 裕 内山 靖

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.25, no.1, pp.147-150, 2010 (Released:2010-03-26)

参考文献数

18

被引用文献数

12 6

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〔目的〕本研究は,脳卒中片麻痺者の体幹機能と日常生活活動との関係を明らかにすることを目的とした。また麻痺側機能との関係,FIMの運動項目,認知項目との比較,病巣別による体幹機能の違いも検討した。〔対象〕回復期脳卒中片麻痺者56名(平均年齢66.3±10.7歳)とした。〔方法〕体幹機能は臨床的体幹機能検査(Functional Assessment for Control of Trunk,以下FACT)を,ADLはFIMを,麻痺側機能はBrunnstrom recovery stageを用いて評価した。〔結果〕FACTとFIM合計は非常に高い相関が得られた。FIMの認知項目では体幹のみ高い相関が得られた。病巣別では中大脳動脈起始部,被殻,視床の病巣部位を比較したが,視床は体幹との相関がみられなかった。〔結語〕脳卒中片麻痺者のADLには麻痺側機能よりも体幹機能との関係が強いこと,認知機能とも関係があること,病巣により体幹機能が異なることが示唆された。

著者

山下 喬之 田口 光 長津 秀文 西田 徳和 東條 夏也

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.31, no.6, pp.915-923, 2016 (Released:2016-12-22)

参考文献数

19

被引用文献数

4 2

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〔目的〕理学療法士養成課程における,統一性や客観性が乏しい実習成績評価の問題点を改善する目的で,養成校と実習施設が教育目標と到達基準を明確に共有できる実習成績報告書を新しく開発する.〔対象と方法〕長期臨床実習で使用する実習成績報告書とする.従来の指導者主観の強い実習成績評価方法を学生の能力を客観的に評価可能なパフォーマンス評価概念のルーブリックを用いて作成した.〔結果〕養成校の教育目標と到達基準を明確に表記したルーブリック成績報告書が完成した.〔結語〕ルーブリックは実習成績のみならず新人教育,人事考課まで幅広く活用することができる先駆的な教育ツールで,今後の切れ目ない理学療法教育文化を構築する基盤となると考えている.

著者

Sang In Jung Na Kyung Lee Kyung Woo Kang Kyoung Kim Do Youn 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.28, no.1, pp.186-189, 2016 (Released:2016-01-30)

参考文献数

20

被引用文献数

1 78

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[Purpose] The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in posture and respiratory functions depending on the duration of smartphone usage. [Subjects and Methods] Participants were randomly allocated to 2 groups: group 1 (subjects who used smartphones for <4 hours/day, n=25) and group 2 (subjects who used smartphones for >4 hours/day, n=25). The craniovertebral angles of all participants were measured and scapular indices were calculated to assess the change in posture and forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in 1 second, the ratio of forced expiratory volume in 1 second to forced vital capacity, and peak expiratory flow were measured to assess changes in respiratory function. [Results] There were significant differences in the craniovertebral angle, scapular index, and peak expiratory flow depending on the duration of smartphone usage. [Conclusion] The result of this study showed that prolonged use of smartphones could negatively affect both, posture and respiratory function.

著者

本多 裕一 榊 英一 吉塚 久記 永尾 泰司

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.30, no.6, pp.961-965, 2015 (Released:2016-01-09)

参考文献数

6

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〔目的〕脚長差出現時のstrategyとしての伸び上がりに着目し,関与する筋の活動量の変化を明らかにすることとした.〔対象〕脚長差のない健常人10名とした.〔方法〕足底に補高することで人為的な脚長差歩行を行い,表面筋電図計を用いて測定される伸び上がりに関与すると考えられる下肢筋の活動量を正常歩行時と比較した.〔結果〕補高3cmで前脛骨筋の,4cmで大腿直筋,前脛骨筋,腓腹筋の活動量に有意な増加がみられた.〔結語〕脚長差出現による伸び上がりに伴うと考えられる筋の過活動が認められたことから,この歩容変化と,さらに機能障害が発生する可能性を推察することは,脚長差に対する理学療法介入において有益である.

著者

橋本 広徳 鈴木 哲 石川 衛 苅田 哲也 松浦 晃宏

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.4, pp.483-486, 2017 (Released:2017-08-20)

参考文献数

23

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〔目的〕誘発筋電図によるH波を脊髄興奮性の指標とし,持続的伸張運動と動的反復運動が脊髄興奮性に与える影響を検討すること.〔対象と方法〕対象は,下肢に神経障害の既往がない健常成人男性14名とした.誘発筋電図を用い,安静時,持続的伸張運動を行う条件と動的反復運動を行う条件の3条件で,ヒラメ筋のH波を測定した.〔結果〕持続的伸張運動条件において安静時,運動後間で有意な差は認められなかった.動的反復運動条件は安静時に対し,運動後に有意な低下が認められた.動的反復運動条件における運動後のH波の振幅変化率は,持続的伸張運動条件に比べ,有意に低かった.〔結語〕本研究の動的反復運動条件では持続的伸張運動条件より有意に脊髄興奮性が低下することが示された.

著者

Roberto Meroni Daniele Piscitelli Sansone Valerio Paola Boria Cecilia Perin Giovanni De Vito Cesare Maria Cornaggia Cesare Giuseppe Cerri

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.7, pp.1219-1223, 2017 (Released:2017-07-15)

参考文献数

28

被引用文献数

5

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[Purpose] The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of abnormal shoulder ultrasonographic findings in a sample of asymptomatic women. [Subjects and Methods] A secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study was performed. We recruited 305 women (aged 18–56 years). All the subjects had a structured interview screening for self-reported symptoms and underwent a shoulder ultrasonographic examination, in which both shoulders were examined. The radiologist was blinded to the clinical history of the participants. All detectable shoulder abnormalities were collected. [Results] Of the subjects, 228 (74.75%) were asymptomatic at both shoulders, and 456 asymptomatic shoulders were analyzed. Lack of uniformity (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and biceps brachii long head) was found in 28 shoulders (6.14%), 19 (4.17%) on the dominant side and 9 (1.97%) on the non-dominant side. Tendinosis (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and biceps brachii long head) was found in 19 shoulders (5.32%), 12 (2.63%) on the dominant side and 7 (1.53%) on the non-dominant side. Calcification and other abnormal findings were reported. [Conclusion] The most common abnormalities were calcifications within the rotator-cuff tendons and humeral head geodes; other degenerative findings were less common.

著者

Hasan Kerem Alptekin Tuğba Aydın Enes Serkan İflazoğlu Mirsad Alkan

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.207-212, 2016 (Released:2016-01-30)

参考文献数

26

被引用文献数

3 5

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[Purpose] To evaluate treatments with interferential current, hot pack, ultrasound therapy, stretching, strengthening and range-of-motion exercises, comparing between the right and left shoulders in terms of pain and functional capacity in patients with frozen shoulder. This was a retrospective study. [Subjects and Methods] Sixty-four patients (34 right side, 30 left side) were treated with interferential current and hot pack application for 20 min each, ultrasound therapy for 3 min, regular range-of-motion exercises, stretching exercises, strengthening with a Theraband in all directions and post-exercise proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques. All cases were evaluated with visual analogue scales for pain, passive and active range of motion, Constant score, and the shoulder disability questionnaire, at baseline and 7 and 12 weeks after baseline. [Results] Marked improvement was noted in all patients in both right and left sides after treatment, and at 7 and 12 weeks of follow-up compared with baseline. There was no significant difference between the right and left shoulder groups, in all outcome measures. [Conclusion] The combination of physical therapy, exercise, and manual techniques is effective in treating frozen shoulder. The location of the lesion in the right or left shoulder does not, in itself, affect the prognosis or treatment outcome.

著者

Andrea Di Blasio Teresa Morano Ines Bucci Serena Di Santo Alberto D’Arielli Cristina Gonzalez Castro Lucia Cugusi Ettore Cianchetti Giorgio Napolitano

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.10, pp.2778-2784, 2016 (Released:2016-10-28)

参考文献数

26

被引用文献数

14

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[Purpose] The aims of this study were to verify the effects on upper limb circumferences and total body extracellular water of 10 weeks of Nordic Walking (NW) and Walking (W), both alone and combined with a series of exercises created for breast cancer survivors, the ISA method. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty breast cancer survivors were randomly assigned to 4 different training groups and evaluated for upper limb circumferences, total body and extracellular water. [Results] The breast cancer survivors who performed NW, alone and combined with the ISA method, and Walking combined with the ISA method (but not alone) showed significantly reduced arm and forearm circumferences homolateral to the surgical intervention. [Conclusion] For breast cancer survivors, NW, alone and combined with the ISA method, and Walking combined with the ISA method should be prescribed to prevent the onset and to treat light forms of upper limb lymphedema because Walking training practiced alone had no significant effect on upper limb circumference reduction.

著者

Gülcan Öztürk Duygu Geler Külcü Nilgün Mesci Ayşe Duygu Şilte Ece Aydog

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.1074-1079, 2016 (Released:2016-04-28)

参考文献数

25

被引用文献数

1 33

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[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the short- and mid-term effects of Kinesio taping on the trapezius muscle in individuals with myofascial pain syndrome. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty-seven patients with active upper trapezius myofascial trigger points were randomly divided to 2 groups: group 1 received Kinesio taping for the upper trapezius muscle, and group 2 received a sham Kinesio taping application. Neck pain (Visual Analog Scale and pressure algometry) and trapezius muscle strength data were collected at baseline, immediately after Kinesio taping application, and at one month follow-up. [Results] The mean changes in Visual Analog Scale scores were significantly different between groups at T2 and T1, with less pain in group 1. The mean changes in algometry scores were significantly different between groups at T3 compared with T2 in favor of group 1. The mean changes in trapezius muscle strength were significantly different between the groups at T2 compared with T1 in favor of group 1. [Conclusion] Patients with myofascial pain syndrome receiving an application of Kinesio taping exhibited statistically significant improvements in pain and upper trapezius muscle strength.

著者

Bao-Juan Cui Dao-Qing Wang Jian-Qing Qiu Lai-Gang Huang Fan-Shuo Zeng Qi Zhang Min Sun Ben-Ling Liu Qiang-San Sun

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.7, pp.2327-2331, 2015 (Released:2015-07-22)

参考文献数

18

被引用文献数

1 6

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[Purpose] This study investigated the effects of a 12-hour neuromuscular electrical stimulation program in the evening hours on upper extremity function in sub-acute stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] Forty-five subjects were randomized to one of three groups: 12-hour neuromuscular electrical stimulation group (n=15), which received 12 hours of neuromuscular electrical stimulation and conventional rehabilitation for the affected upper extremity; neuromuscular electrical stimulation group (n=15), which received 30 min of neuromuscular electrical stimulation and conventional rehabilitation; and control group (n=15), which received conventional rehabilitation only. The Fugl-Meyer assessment, Action Research Arm Test, and modified Ashworth scale were used to evaluate the effects before and after intervention, and 4 weeks later. [Results] The improvement in the distal (wrist-hand) components of the Fugl-Meyer assessment and Action Research Arm Test in the 12-hour neuromuscular electrical stimulation group was more significant than that in the neuromuscular electrical stimulation group. No significant difference was found between the two groups in the proximal component (shoulder-elbow) of the Fugl-Meyer assessment. [Conclusion] The 12-hour neuromuscular electrical stimulation group achieved better improvement in upper extremity motor function, especially in the wrist-hand function. This alternative therapeutic approach is easily applicable and can be used in stroke patients during rest or sleep.

著者

Katsuyuki Morishita Hiroshi Karasuno Yuka Yokoi Kazunori Morozumi Hisayoshi Ogihara Toshikazu Ito Masaaki Hanaoka Takayuki Fujiwara Tetsuya Fujimoto Koji Abe

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.5, pp.711-715, 2014 (Released:2014-05-29)

参考文献数

23

被引用文献数

7 29

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[Purpose] This study aimed to clarify the effects of therapeutic ultrasound on range of motion and stretch pain and the relationships between the effects. [Subjects] The subjects were 15 healthy males. [Methods] Subjects performed all three interventions: (1) ultrasound (US group), (2) without powered ultrasound (placebo group), and (3) rest (control group). Ultrasound was applied at 3 MHz with an intensity of 1.0 W/cm2 and a 100% duty cycle for 10 minutes. The evaluation indices were active and passive range of motion (ROM), stretch pain (visual analog scale; VAS), and skin surface temperature (SST). The experimental protocol lasted a total of 40 minutes; this was comprised of 10 minutes before the intervention, 10 minutes during the intervention (US, placebo, and control), and 20 minutes after the intervention. [Results] ROM and SST were significantly higher in the US group than in the placebo and control groups for the 20 minutes after ultrasound, though there was no change in stretch pain. [Conclusion] The effects of ultrasound on ROM and SST were maintained for 20 minutes after the intervention. The SST increased with ultrasound and decreased afterwards. Additionally, the SST tended to return to baseline levels within 20 minutes after ultrasound exposure. Therefore, these effects were caused by a combination of thermal and mechanical effects of the ultrasound.

著者

Stuart Semple Chantal Esterhuysen Jeanne Grace

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.24, no.12, pp.1239-1242, 2012 (Released:2013-01-17)

参考文献数

28

被引用文献数

7 21

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[Purpose] Kinesio taping has been postulated to reduce injuries by improving proprioception. To date there remain few studies that have assessed the impact of Kinesio taping on postural stability and by inference proprioception in team sports. The aim of this study was to establish if bilateral application of Kinesio taping of the ankles would improve postural stability in rugby union players. [Subjects] The participants were 31 healthy semiprofessional rugby players (age 19.57 ± 0.76 y; body mass 91.87 ± 11.81 kg; stature 1.82 ± 0.08 m). [Methods] Postural stability was measured using an experimental crossover study design. [Results] Significant improvements in overall stability, anterior-posterior stability, and medial-lateral stability were observed under the taped versus non-taped conditions. A secondary finding was that differences in postural stability may be associated with playing position, in that backline players exhibited significantly better overall stability under the non-taped condition compared with forward players. [Conclusion] These results suggest that Kinesio taping may enhance postural stability in a position-dependant manner in semiprofessional rugby players. From a mechanistic point of view, these findings may help to explain why Kinesio taping may be beneficial; however, the impact that the tape may have in contributing towards the prevention of ankle injuries is yet to be established.

著者

Yi-Liang Kuo Yueh-Chu Huang

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.25, no.3, pp.287-291, 2013-03-25 (Released:2013-05-10)

参考文献数

22

被引用文献数

11 28

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[Purpose] The purposes of this study were to investigate the immediate and delayed effects of two directions of Kinesio taping (KT) on maximal isometric strength of the wrist and finger muscles of healthy adults and compare their differences. [Subjects] Nineteen healthy junior college students participated in this study. [Methods] The inhibition and facilitation KT techniques were separately used to tape on the dominant and non-dominant forearms of the participants, respectively. Maximal isometric strength of wrist extension, middle finger extension, and grip of both hands were measured before taping, immediately after taping, and after 24 h of taping (with the tape in situ). [Results] Compared with the baseline, the average maximal isometric strength of middle finger extensors increased considerably after application of the facilitation technique. No significant time effect was observed for measurement of middle finger extension strength on the dominant side or for wrist extension and grip strength on both sides. Significant differences between both taping techniques were observed for wrist and middle finger extension strength immediately after taping, and for middle finger extension after 24 h of taping. [Conclusion] The results suggest that the application direction of KT may have different effects on isometric muscle strength. Future studies involving a larger sample of subjects and a sham condition are warranted to confirm our findings.

著者

In Hyouk Hyong Jae Hyun 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.24, no.9, pp.925-927, 2012 (Released:2012-12-01)

参考文献数

17

被引用文献数

4 9 1

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[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of forward head posture on ankle joint range of motion and static balance. [Subjects] The study subjects were on 51 healthy undergraduates (22 males and 29 females) who had not experienced cervical or shoulder pains, or hospital diagnosis of musculoskeletal dysfunction in the previous four weeks. [Methods] The cranial vertical angle (CVA) was measured to investigate forward head posture, and the Tetrax Portable Multiple System (Tetrax Ltd, 56 Miryam Ramat Gan, Sunlight, Israil) was used to measure static balance using the stability test index (STI). Distal dualer-IQ (JTECH Medical, USA) was used to measure ankle joint range of motion. [Results] Cranial vertical angle had an influence on ankle joint plantarflexion, but no influence on static balance. [Conclusion] Forward head posture was shown to transmit tension to the ankle joint through the superficial back-line, one of the myofascial meridians connected to the fascia, which suggests that tension in the neck muscles influence the ankle joints.