Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science (대한물리치료과학회지)

Korean Physical Therapy Science (대한물리치료과학회)
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The Effect of PNF Technique application Using Thera-Band on the Balance and Gait of Females over 65 years old

세라밴드를 이용한 PNF 기법 적용이 65세 이상 여성노인의 균형과 보행에 미치는 영향

  • Kang, Dal-Won (Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health College University, Hyoin Hospital) ;
  • Kang, Mi-Kyoung (Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health College University, Hyoin Hospital) ;
  • Kang, Eun-Sil (Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health College University, Hyoin Hospital) ;
  • Go, Yu-Ri (Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health College University, Hyoin Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Da-Woon (Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health College University, Hyoin Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Dae-Yong (Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health College University, Hyoin Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Jung-Eun (Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health College University, Hyoin Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Won-Hwang (Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health College University, Hyoin Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Ja-Yeon (Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health College University, Hyoin Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Hwan (Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health College University, Hyoin Hospital) ;
  • Jung, Dae-In (Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health College University, Hyoin Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Myung-Hoon (Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health College University, Hyoin Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Sang-Yup (Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health College University, Hyoin Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Dong-Jin (Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health College University, Hyoin Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Chan-Kyu (Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health College University, Hyoin Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Hyun-Jin (Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health College University, Hyoin Hospital)
  • 강달원 (광주보건대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 강미경 (광주보건대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 강은실 (광주보건대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 고유리 (광주보건대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 김다운 (광주보건대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 김대용 (광주보건대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 김정은 (광주보건대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 김원황 (광주보건대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 김자연 (광주보건대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 김환 (광주보건대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 정대인 (광주보건대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 김명훈 (광주보건대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 김상엽 (광주보건대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 이동진 (광주보건대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 김찬규 (광주보건대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 김현진 (광주보건대학 물리치료과)
  • Received : 2011.03.14
  • Accepted : 2011.03.25
  • Published : 2011.03.31
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Abstract

Purpose: Study on the effect of the use of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation(PNF) method by use of the direction and charge regulation which is the advantage of the Thera-band therapy on the walks and balances in old people and comparison with the result after applying the general PNF technique. Method: The study has been performed on 30 females over 65 years old. The study has been done by dividing the object group in 3 patterns, which are number 1, the comparison group of 10, two ones that are applied the PNF technique using Thera-band and third, the ones that are applied only the PNF technique. For the PNF and the Thera-band using PNF, we have divided the group into Combination of Isotonic technique and the Rhythmical stabilization technique according to the patient's acquaintance pattern and applied them to the patient's body. Evaluation was the balancing ability which was calculated by using the BIODEX Balance system / FRT and for the evaluation of walking ability, we have used the speed of walking for 10M / TUG. Result: In the comparison group of 10, the balancing ability and the walking ability did not change much before and after the experiment, which made it possible to compare the group with the other two easily(p>0.05). For the other two groups, we have recognized the enhancement both in the balancing ability and the walking ability, but they did not know much difference between themselves(p<0.05). Conclusion: Though there were not a big difference in the sense of improvement between the Thera-band using PNF and the PNF technique only, we could infer that these two therapy has enhanced much in the walking and balancing ability for people over 65 and through these result we can foresee that not only using the method shown in this study but also by using many advantages of Thera-band, we could diminish the tiredness of healer, enhance the efficiency of exercise in them and also by forming self training program for older people we could help them build the prevention program from falls.

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