The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: The efficacy of conservative physical therapy

흉곽출구증후군: 보존적인 물리치료접근의 효용성

  • Lee Mun-Hwan (Major in Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation, Graduate school, Daegu University) ;
  • Park Rae-joon (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University)
  • 이문환 (대구대학교 대학원 재활과학과 물리치료전공) ;
  • 박래준 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과)
  • Published : 2005.06.01
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Abstract

The term of TOS(thoracic outlet syndrome) is used to describe patients with compressed subclavian artery, subclavian vein, and the brachial plexus in the region of the thoracic outlet. The objective of this study was to evaluate a conservative physical therapy that aims to restore normal function to the upper aperture in patients with TOS. The efficacy of this study which is conservative physical therapy, was assessed by pain, grip power, pinch grip, and satisfaction level of patients. The results were as follow; 1. Pain(VAS) was statistically significant with Group 1 and Group 2(P<0.05), and Group 2 was more statistically significant than Group 1(P<0.05). 2. Spherical grip was statistically significant with Group 1 and Group 2(P<0.05), and Group 2 was more statistically significant than Group 1(P<0.05). 3. Pinch grip was statistically significant with group 1 and Group 2(P<0.05), and Group 2 was more statistical significance than Group 1(P<0.05). 4. Satisfaction level was statistically significant with group 1 and Group 2(P<0.05), and Group 2 was more statistically significant than Group 1(P<0.05).

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