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Korea Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association (대한고유수용성신경근촉진법학회)
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The Influence of Stretching Exercise on Flexibility of Trunk and Equilibrium Ability in Post-Adolescent

신장운동이 후기청소년의 체간유연성과 균형능력에 미치는 영향

  • Gong, Won-Tae (Department of Physical Therapy, Daegu Health College) ;
  • Kim, Sang-Su (Department of Physical Therapy, Daegu Health College)
  • 공원태 (대구보건대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 김상수 (대구보건대학 물리치료과)
  • Received : 2008.05.16
  • Accepted : 2008.08.16
  • Published : 2008.09.28
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Abstract

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to evaluate Influence of Stretching exercise on Flexibility of Trunk and Equilibrium Ability in Post-Adolescent. Methods : Stretching group(n=20), control group(n=20) measured trunk extension ROM, trunk flexion ROM, trunk lateral flexion ROM, and equilibrium ability at pre-intervention, post-intervention in 3 weeks, post-intervention in 6 weeks. Results : Trunk extension ROM, trunk flexion ROM, trunk lateral flexion ROM, and equilibrium ability of stretching group was significantly increased within the intervention period (p<.05). The trunk extension ROM, trunk lateral flexion ROM, equilibrium ability was significantly different among the experimental groups at in 3 weeks and in 6 weeks, but trunk flexion ROM was significantly different at only in 6 weeks(p<.05). Conclusion : In conclusion, it was found stretching exercise can increase Flexibility of Trunk and Equilibrium Ability. stretching exercise need to be applied for Post-Adolescent.

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