Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation - Volume 31, issue 2

Authors: Son, Jae-Ik | Yi, Chung-Hwi | Kwon, Oh-Yun | Cynn, Heon-Seock | Lim, One-Bin | Baek, Yun-Jeong | Jung, Ye-Ji

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND : Among the tools for relieving lower back pain, footrests are commonly recommended. Few studies have investigated the effects of footrest and the proper application of footrest height. OBJECTIVE : The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of the normalized footrest height on muscle fatigue, kinematics, kinetics, and pain intensity. METHODS : In total, 13 males who had a history of non-specific lower back pain during prolonged standing were recruited. The experimental conditions were 2-hour prolonged standing with no footrest and with footrests of 5%, 10%, and 15% of body height. Muscle …fatigue was investigated through measurements of the median frequency ratio and the muscle activity ratio (post/pre) in lumbar erector spinae. The lumbo-pelvic angles, and the external moment in the lumbar region were investigated. A visual analog scale was used to investigate the intensity of the pain. RESULTS : The footrests at 10% and 15% of the body height caused a lower change in the median frequency ratio and the muscle activity ratio than the other conditions. The footrest at 10% of the body height placed the lowest external moment on the lumbar region among all the conditions. The pain intensity was significantly lower in with footrest conditions than with no footrest condition. CONCLUSIONS : The results suggests that a footrest height of 10% of the body height can be recommended as a normalized height for prolonged standing work in subjects with a history of non-specific lower back pain during prolonged standing. Show more

Keywords: Footrest, lower back pain, normalization, prolonged standing

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-170798

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 31, no. 2, pp. 389-396, 2018

Authors: Tekin, Fatih | Kavlak, Erdogan | Cavlak, Ugur | Altug, Filiz

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to show the effects of an 8-week Neurodevelopmental Treatment based posture and balance training on postural control and balance in diparetic and hemiparetic Cerebral Palsied children (CPC). METHODS: Fifteen CPC (aged 5–15 yrs) were recruited from Denizli Yağmur Çocukları Rehabilitation Centre. Gross Motor Function Classification System, Gross Motor Function Measure, 1-Min Walking Test, Modified Timed Up and Go Test, Paediatric Balance Scale, Functional Independence Measure for Children and Seated Postural Control Measure were used for assessment before and after treatment. An 8-week NDT based posture and balance …training was applied to the CPC in one session (60-min) 2 days in a week. RESULTS: After the treatment program, all participants showed statistically significant improvements in terms of gross motor function (p < 0.05). They also showed statistically significant improvements about balance abilities and independence in terms of daily living activities (p < 0.05). Seated Postural Control Measure scores increased after the treatment program (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study indicate that an 8-week Neurodevelopmental Treatment based posture and balance training is an effective approach in order to improve functional motor level and functional independency by improving postural control and balance in diparetic and hemiparetic CPC. Show more

Keywords: Cerebral palsy, postural control, balance, Bobath Concept

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-170813

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 31, no. 2, pp. 397-403, 2018

Authors: Han, Ji Won | Kim, Young Mi

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The abdominal muscles, upper extremities, and diaphragm work in synergy to maintain trunk stability during breathing. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the effects of a breathing technique combined with dynamic upper extremity exercise on the pulmonary function of healthy adults. METHOD: Forty male participants in their 20s were recruited and randomly divided into two groups of 20 participants each: the experimental group performed a dynamic upper extremity exercise with breathing, and the control group only performed the breathing exercise. The experimental duration was 4 weeks, and both groups performed each training …three times per a week. We performed pulmonary function test. RESULTS: Forced vital capacity increased significantly in both groups after the training period, but it was not significantly different between the two groups. Similarly, the forced expiratory volume at one second was not significantly different after training, but was significantly different between the two groups. In contrast, the peak expiratory flow did not show any significant within-group or between-group difference. CONCLUSION: Consequently, we came up with result that breathing exercise with dynamic upper extremity exercise improves pulmonary function. Our findings indicate that the breathing and dynamic upper extremity exercise described here should be considered in patients who require breathing therapy, since it seems to have beneficial effects on pulmonary function. Show more

Keywords: Dynamic upper extremity exercise, breathing exercise, pulmonary function

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-170823

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 31, no. 2, pp. 405-409, 2018

Authors: Borman, Pinar | Yaman, Ayşegül | Calp, Emel

Article Type: Research Article

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-150512

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 31, no. 2, pp. 411-413, 2018