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Korea Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association (대한고유수용성신경근촉진법학회)
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Change of Craniovertebral Angle and Scapula Alignment in Adults with Forward Head Posture by Shoulder and Abdominal Stabilization Exercise

어깨 안정화운동과 복부 안정화 운동에 의한 전방머리자세 성인의 머리척추각도와 어깨뼈 정렬 변화

  • Kim, Jae-Hyun (Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School, Catholic University of Pusan) ;
  • Rhee, Min-Hyung (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital)
  • 김재현 (부산가톨릭대학교 일반대학원 물리치료학과) ;
  • 이민형 (부산대학교병원 재활의학팀)
  • Received : 2021.08.01
  • Accepted : 2021.08.13
  • Published : 2021.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to adjust the craniovertebral angle and shoulder alignment through shoulder and abdominal stabilization exercises in adults with a forward head posture. Methods: The study participants were 29 adults with a forward head posture, and they were randomly divided into the following groups: 14 participants in a combined exercise group that used shoulder and abdominal stabilization exercises and 15 participants in a shoulder exercise group that used just shoulder stabilization exercises. The participants performed the stabilization exercises for 30 minutes per day, three times a week for five weeks. Results: There were significant differences in the craniovertebral angle after intervention in the shoulder stabilization exercise group (p < 0.05). There were significant differences in the craniovertebral angle and location of the right root of the spine and both inferior angles before and after intervention in the shoulder and abdominal stabilization exercise group (p < 0.05). There was a significant difference in the location of the right root of the spine and the left inferior angle between the groups at the post-test (p < 0.05), and there was a larger change in the shoulder and abdominal stabilization exercise group. Conclusion: There was a significant difference in the craniovertebral angle and a partially significant difference in shoulder alignment before and after intervention in both groups.

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본 논문은 김재현의 석사학위논문의 일부를 발취한 것입니다.

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