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Clinical Evaluation and Treatment of Leg Length Inequality (하지길이균차에 대환 임상평가와 치료)

  • Kim, Chang-Hwan;Kim, Jong-Deog
    • The Journal of Korea CHUNA Manual Medicine
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.19-29
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    • 2004
  • Objectives : Visual check and X-ray are commonly used by chiropractors to estimate ieg length inequality, This study have three categories: diagnosis for anatomic leg length inequality; difference between anatomic and functional leg length inequality; theraphies for anatomic or functional leg length inequality. Methods : We referred to a PubMed site by using word of 'leg length [JU] J Manipulative Physiol Ther', only items with abstracts. Results : We searched 26 articles in J Manipulative Physiol Ther with the key word-Ieg length. Conclusion : 1. Radiographs were most accurate and commonly used by chiropractors to measure anatomic leg length inequality, clinically wood block, tape measure, visual check are acceptable. 2. There was no article about difference between anatomic and functional leg length inequality. 3. Heel lift was commonly used with conservative theraphy for anatomic leg length Inequality. 4. Chiropractors have not yet proved that the supposed positive effects are a result of a reduction of subluxation, The detection of the manipulative lesion in the sacroiliac joint depends on valid and reliable tests, Because such tests have not been established, the presence of the manipulative lesion remains hypothetical. Great effort is needed to develop, establish and enforce valid and reliable test procedures.

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The Effect of Functional Leg Length Inequality in Center of Pressure and Limits Of Stability (기능적 다리 길이 차이가 압력 중심점과 안정성 한계에 미치는 영향)

  • Jo, A-Ra;Min, Ji-Won;Son, Kwang-Hee;Lee, Yu-Ri;Ha, Min-Ju;Koo, Hyun-Mo
    • PNF and Movement
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    • v.12 no.4
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    • pp.201-207
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    • 2014
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was functional leg length inequality effect on COP(Center Of Pressure) and LOS(limits Of Stability) and EMG activation. Methods: The participants were consisted of fourteen. Subjects were distributed 2 groups; control group, leg length inequality ${\leq}3mm$, n=8), experimental group(leg length inequality${\geq}10mm$, n=8). The participants were measured leg length wearing comfortable clothes through tape measure method(TMM). All subjects was measured COP(Center Of Pressure), LOS(limits of stability) using by Balance Trainer BT4(HUR, Finland). Results: The results COP was not exist statistical significant differences(p>0.05). LOS was not exist statistical significant difference(p>0.05). Conclusion: The results was not statistical significant differences COP and LOS depending on Leg Length Inequality. But between experimental group and comparison group was exist mean differences on COP, LOS(COP:Ex.>Com, LOS:Ex.

The Analysis of Dynamic Foot Pressure on Difference of Functional Leg Length Inequality (기능적 하지길이 차이에 따른 동적 족저압의 분석)

  • Gong, Won-Tae;Kim, Joong-Hwi;Kim, Tae-Ho
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.43-49
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    • 2009
  • Purpose: This study examined the dynamic peak plantar pressure under the foot areas in those with a functional leg length inequality. Methods: The dynamic peak plantar pressure under the foot areas in an experimental group with a functional leg length inequality (n=20) and a control group (n=20) was assessed a using the Mat-Scan system (Tekscan, USA). The peak plantar pressure under the hallux, 1st, 2nd, 3-4th and 5th metatarsal head (MTH), mid foot, and heel was measured while the subject was walking on the Mat-Scan system. Results: The experimental group had significantly higher peak plantar pressure under all foot areas when the dynamic peak plantar pressure in the short leg and long leg sides was compared. The control group had a significantly higher peak plantar pressure under the 1st, 2nd, 3-4th, and 5th MTH when the dynamic peak plantar pressure in the short leg and long leg sides were compared. The experimental group showed a significantly larger difference in the dynamic peak plantar pressure under the hallux, 1st, 2nd, 3-4th and 5th MTH, mid foot and heel than the control group. Conclusion: A functional leg length inequality leads to an increase in the weight distribution and dynamic peak plantar pressure in the side of the short leg.

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The Analysis of Erector Spinae Muscle on Difference of Functional Leg Length Inequality - through Meridian Electromyography (하지길이 차이에 따른 척추기립근의 분석 - 경근전도를 통해)

  • Yoon, Dae-Yeon;Choi, Jin-Seo;Jeong, Su-Hyun;Kim, Soon-Joong
    • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.13-20
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    • 2011
  • Objectives : We studied the clinical utility of meridian electromyography for the assessment of erector spinae muscle in functional leg length inequality. Methods : We compared electrical activity between A group with a functional leg length inequality(n=17) and B group(n=23) in dynamic flexion-reextension state during five minutes. We anayzed amplitudes and areas of electrical activity and asymmetry index(AI). Results : 1. The short leg sides were significantly higher electrical activity than the long leg sides in the experimental group and control group(p<0.05). 2. The AI of A group significantly higher than B group(p<0.05). Conclusions : According to above results, there are correlations between erector spinae muscle and functional leg length inequality.

A Comparison of Functional Leg Length Inequality Before and After Manipulation of patients with Low Back Pain (요통환자의 도수교정 전.후의 기능적 다리길이 편차 비교)

  • Ma, Sang-Yeol
    • Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.21-27
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    • 2006
  • The purpose of this study was to identify the above mentioned therapy on the reduction of functional leg length inequality, by the manipulation(Thonpson technique). In 8 patients who have been chronically ill with low back pain and functional leg length inequality, for past 12 weeks, we analyzed and observed the progress of symptom and sign on pelvis(femur head line level, ilium length, ilium rotation), using by X-ray. The results after 12 week treatment, compared with before treatment, were as follows : 1. The improved in femur head line in the manipulation after 12 week treatment was very significant(p<.01) 2. The improved in ilium length in the manipulation after 12 week treatment was very significant(p<.01) 3. The improved in ilium rotation in the manipulation after 12 week treatment was significant(p<.05).

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Leg Length Inequality, Habitual Posture, and Pain in Women's College Students (여대생의 다리길이 차이와 생활습관 자세 및 통증)

  • Kwon, Sung-Bok;Yi, Yeo-Jin;Han, Hye-Ja;Cho, Kyung-Sook;Lim, Nan-Young;Lee, Eun-Hee;Son, Haeng-Mi;Park, Young-Sook;Kim, Joo-Hyun;Kang, Hyun-Sook
    • Journal of muscle and joint health
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.27-36
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    • 2012
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the leg length Inequality, habitual posture, and pain in women's college students. Methods: The subjects were 281 students, in 8 women's college in Korea. The tapelines were used for measuring leg length Inequality and questionnaires were used for measuring habitual posture, and pain. The data were collected between August and October 2010 and analyzed using SPSSWIN 11.5. length Inequality(<1 cm). The subjects of 2.8% were the length differences of above 2cm. The worst habitual posture were leaning habits. Especially, the habits of crossing her legs were significantly different to leg length Inequality(F=3.342, $p$=.037). The subjects of 84% were felt a severe pain on the upper body such as waist, back, scapula, neck or shoulder. But there is no difference between pain and leg length Inequality. Habitual posture are related to pain(r=.212, $p$=.001). Conclusion: To protect the severe health problem of musculoskeletal system, this study results will be give aid to health education in women's college students.

A Clinical Study of Patient with Lumbar Stenosis and Leg Length Inequality by Acupuncture Treating and Chuna Treating to A-Shi Point of Iliopsoas Muscle (장요근 아시혈의 침치료 및 추나치료를 통해 요추협착증 및 하지길이의 차이가 호전된 1례에 대한 임상 보고)

  • Heo, Min;An, Joung-Jo;Jo, Hyun-Kyung;Yoo, Ho-Ryong;Kim, Yoon-Sik;Seol, In-Chan
    • The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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    • v.2 no.2
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    • pp.69-78
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    • 2007
  • Objectives : The purpose of this report is to examine the effects of acupuncture treating and chuna treating to A-Shi point of iliopsoas muscle on lumbar stenosis and leg length inequality. Methods : We investigated one patient suffering from lumbar stenosis, which came to Sung-Min Oriental Medicine Clinic from December 4, 2006 to March 3, 2007. And we operated acupuncture treating and chuna treating to A-Shi point of iliopsoas muscle. Results : That patient's subjective symptoms such as lumbago, right leg weakness and right leg numbness have improved. Conclusions : Acupuncture treating and chuna treating to A-Shi point of iliopsoas muscle were associated with improvement of lumbar stenosis and leg leng inequality.

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The Effect of Incidence of Ankle Sprains on Both Leg Length Inequalities and Range of Motion of Ankle Joint in 20's Female University Students (20대 여대생의 양다리길이차이 및 발목관절가동범위가 발목 염좌 발생률에 미치는 영향)

  • Park, Jong-Hang;Jeong, Yeon-Woo;Kim, Tae-won
    • The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.29-35
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    • 2015
  • Background: The purpose of this study was conducted to investigate the effect of incidence of ankle sprains on both leg length inequalities and range of motion of ankle joint in 20's female university students. Methods: 20's female university students were targeting 32 people attending K university in Gwangju. Both leg length inequality was measured using a tape measure, ranges of motion of ankles was measured using a goniometer. Results: The ankle sprain incidence was quite high, with 56.25% (n=18) for the right ankle, 34.38% (n=11) for the left ankle, and 9.38% (n=3) for both. As for the difference between the ankle sprain incidence and both leg length, the average value of the right leg was $83.08{\pm}3.69$, the average value of the left leg was $84.28{\pm}3.27$, making the right leg shorter than the left by 1.2cm with a higher incidence and showing a positive statistical correlation between the two (p<.05). Also showed that there was a negative statistical correlation between ankle sprain incidences and the inversion range of motion spread of the right ankle (p<.05). Conclusion: The incidence of ankle sprains was higher for the larger the difference between both leg length inequality. In addition, the smaller the inversion range of motion spread of the right ankle, the higher the incidence of ankle sprains. Therefore, The evidence suggests that the incidence of ankle sprains can be reduced by recommending stability and efficient exercises that take into consideration the both leg length as well as the ranges of motion of ankle joints.

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Influence of Therapeutic Exercise on Functional Leg Length Inequality (PNF의 수축-이완 운동이 기능적 하지길이 차이에 미치는 영향)

  • Gong, Won-Tae;Bae, Sung-Soo;Jung, Yeon-Woo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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    • v.2 no.2
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    • pp.183-194
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    • 2007
  • Purpose : The purpose of this study was to evaluate influence of therapeutic exercise on functional leg length inequality(LLI). Methods : The subjects were consisted of thirty patients who had Leg length inequality(LLI) of more than 10mm(l6 females. 14 males) from 20 to 35 years of age(mean aged 24.23). All subjects randomly assigned to contract-relax exercise of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation(PNF) group(n=15), control group(n=15). Contract-relax exercise group received contract-relax exercise about 10 minutes with therapeutic massage about 15 minutes for 3 times per week during 4 weeks period. Control group not received intervention during 4 weeks period. The tape measure method(TMM) was used to measure functional Leg length inequality. Biodex System 3 Pro was used to measure strength of Knee extension & flexion. All measurements of each subjects were measured at pre-test, 2weeks post-test and 4weeks post-test. Results : 1. The LLI of contract-relax exercise group was significantly reduced according to within treatment period(p<.05), most significantly reduced between pre-test and post-test(p<.05). Contract-relax exercise group significantly more reduced than control group(p<.05). 2. The knee extension strength of contract-relax exercise group was significantly increased according to within treatment period(p<.05), most significantly increased between pre-test and post-test(p<.05). Contract-relax exercise group significantly more increased than control group(p<.05). 3. The knee flexion strength of contract-relax exercise group was significantly increased according to within treatment period(p<.05), most significantly increased between pre-test and post-test(p<.05). Contract-relax exercise group significantly more increased than control group(p<.05). Conclusion : Contract-relax exercise applied with therapeutic massage can reduce LLI and increased lower extremity muscle strength.

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The Effects of Manual Therapy on Lower Extremity Alignment in Pelvic Malalignment

  • Jeon, Chang Keun;Han, Se Young;Yoo, Kyoung Tae
    • Journal of International Academy of Physical Therapy Research
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    • v.9 no.3
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    • pp.1543-1548
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    • 2018
  • The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of manual therapy on lower extremity alignment in pelvic malalignment. The subjects were 20 adults with pelvic malalignment. They were divided into two groups: manual therapy group (n=10) and stretching exercise group (n=10). Each group performed the intervention two times per week for 4 weeks. The lower extremity alignment was measured by pelvic deviation, functional leg length inequality, and plantar pressure distribution, which were measured between pre- and post-test. In the result of pelvic deviation, there was a significant difference between the pre- and post-test of the manual therapy group and stretching exercise group. In the result of the functional leg length inequality, there was a significant difference between the pre- and post-test of the manual therapy group. In the result of plantar pressure distribution, there was a significant difference between the pre- and post-test of the manual therapy group. These findings suggest manual therapy improves the pelvic deviation, functional leg length inequality, and plantar pressure distribution in the pelvic malalignment.