족저압 지수와 동적 불균형과의 상관관계에 대한 연구

정한석,최환탁,최홍택 보완대체의학연구소 2013 Research Journal of Complementary and Alternative Vol.- No.4

The main purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the plantar pressure index and dynamic unbalance. Furthermore, to offer a fundamental treatment to patient who have poor dynamic balance considering the plantar pressure with applying balancing exercise. 45 candidates participated in this study. Plantar pressure index and dynamic unbalance were obtained by 3D foot scanner and Optojump system. All the data was collected and statistically analyzed. This study showed that the correlation coefficients between the index of the plantar pressure and the dynamic unbalance appeared positive values in the stance phase (r=0.60, p<0.05) and the swing phase(r=0.50, p<0.05). In conclusion, this study showed there is a positive relationship between the plantar pressure index and dynamic unbalance. According to the results of the research above, plantar pressure is a consideration in order to achieve a better prognosis of the patient who has dynamic unbalance. Further study is suggested with a larger sample size and wider age range.

The Effect of KCS-therapy for the Meniscus on Improving the Range of Motion of the Knee

Urata Sizuko,Kikuchi Sachie,Anthony Bendik,Onodera Yasushi 보완대체의학연구소 2011 Research Journal of Complementary and Alternative Vol.- No.2

In this study we conducted research on the effectiveness of our unique technique, KCS's adjustment of the meniscus for measuring the improvement of the knee joint's range of motion by restored mobility in the meniscus in 200 peoples, 400 cases. According to our results, a recovery of the range of motion was confirmed in patients of 76% using automatic movement (AE), and of 78% using passive movement. Also, in cases who suffered from pain, an organic illness and cases with a nearly normal range of movement were confirmed to have a clear recovery and an increase in the range of movement. Therefore, this technique can be confirmed effective in regards to the knee joint's range of motion and the improvement of the QOL.

An Analytic Study of Chiropractic High-Velocity Thrust

JinOK Choi,Nozomi Uemura,Naoki Uemura 보완대체의학연구소 2011 Research Journal of Complementary and Alternative Vol.- No.2

A thrust in chiropractic is performed mainly by delivering a precise instantaneous thrust. The authors have constructed a model that demonstrates transmission of a directed force by contraction of muscle in the upper arm, using physical equations. Furthermore, we constructed a thrust force measuring apparatus and performed actual measurements. Measurement results have revealed that there was a high correlation between data obtained from the actual measurements and those from obtained from the model. Furthermore, the results suggested that the measuring apparatus can be a device that judges thrust and velocity in future studies.

The Study of Chiropractic Care on Improving the Posture of Senior Citizens

Ono Shizuko,Kuno Naoko,SoonJeong Jeong,Kondo Emi 보완대체의학연구소 2011 Research Journal of Complementary and Alternative Vol.- No.2

The average life expectancy in Japan has increased. Senior citizens with excessive curvature in the thoracic spine (kyphosis) and forward head posture have decreased their ability to maintain their balance and this can be one of the causes of falling down by accidents. In many cases, postures and health conditions including quality of life of senior citizens have remarkably improved through daily chiropractic treatment. Chiropractic care can be a good model to show how preventive medicine can benefit senior citizens. This study will show the postures of elderly people of 60 years or more improved with chiropractic treatments and care. Measurements of head tilt and knee tilt on lateral views were documented for comparisons. The results showed an overall increase in height of a patient due to a decrease of head and knee tilt.

카이로프랙틱 교정과 척추관절유동술이 청각기능에 미치는 영향

최진옥,정한석 보완대체의학연구소 2010 Research Journal of Complementary and Alternative Vol.- No.1

This study is to compare and analyse the effect of chiropractic manipulation and mobilization on the auditory sensory function. This study has carried out on the 18 males and 9 females among total 27 students of the department of health management of Hanseo University from Nov. 21 to Nov. 28, 2010, and their average age is 20.89. After measuring the hearing range with hearing tester (AMA-PTA), the area of movement restricted was selected, and the hearing range after the chiropractic correction and mobilization correction was measured again. The result of this study is as follows. The difference of results before and after the chiropractic correction is average 2.488±8.889 of left hearing range, and the right hearing range lowered to average 2.572±6.475. As a statistical significance level, it was meaningfully showed at 500 Hz of left hearing frequency, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 4,000 Hz of right hearing frequency (p < 0.05). In the other left and right frequencies, there was no statistically significant difference. As the difference of results before and after the mobilization, the left hearing range has lowered to average 1.036±5.53, and right hearing range to average0.927±6.76, and at the statistical significance level, it was significant only at left frequency 250 Hz (p < .05). At other frequencies, there was no statistically significant difference. As a result, this study was meaningfully verified that chiropractic has an effect on various and specific hearing frequencies more than mobilization.

Effects of Chiropractic Care on Postural Change of Scoliosis Patients

HanSuk Jung,Hiromi Takamatsu,Akiko Takaki 보완대체의학연구소 2011 Research Journal of Complementary and Alternative Vol.- No.2

Commonly reported treatments for reducing curve progression include bracing, various surgeries, intensive exercise programs, and/or muscle re-education through biofeedback and electrical stimulation. In Japan, treatments of scoliosis are primarily surgery, prosthetic fitting (corset fitting), and conservative treatment. These things are not treatments for removing basic causes, but for symptomatic treatments. Furthermore, the overall medical management for treating scoliosis is considered expensive and consumed much time. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of chiropractic care on postural improvement of scoliosis patients. The evaluation for posture in this study was conducted with Chiroprint. Using Chiroprint, before-treatment and aftertreatment postures of each patient were compared and the posture changes were evaluated. The postures of scoliosis patients improved after chiropractic care. This suggests that chiropractic care can be clinically prescribed for postural improvement of scoliosis patients

기립시 족저압과 요통의 상관관계와 디지털 발 스캐너 기기에 대한 효율성 조사

정한석,함주현,조혜린 보완대체의학연구소 2012 Research Journal of Complementary and Alternative Vol.- No.3

The purposes of this study were to measure the index values of plantar foot pressure applied on both legs in standing position and to explore if there was correlation with low back pain, and further to examine the reliability of digital feet scanning devices. A total 125 college students(50 male students and 75 female students, aged from 20 to 29) participated this study. The foot plantar pressures were measured by Associate® Platinum V7+ Digital foot scanner. The reliability of Associate® Platinum V7+ Digital foot scanner was measured by two inspectors. Index values of plantar foot pressure measured at standing position were higher in the low back pain group then the normal population. Hereupon, it has been confirmed that back ache influenced on the plantar foot pressure. There was also a correlation between low back pain and foot pressure(r = 0.93, p < 0.01). There was also correlation between foot pressure and pain in standing position(r = 0.47, p <0.01). In addition, according to the result of reliability on the Associate® Platinum V7+ Digital foot scanner, measured SEM was 3.22 on both groups along with MAD of 1.98±0.14 on each group as well. In addition, two groups had the same ICC3,1 as 0.75. In addition, it has been identified that there was a high reliability on the Associate® Platinum V7+Digital foot scanner by examining variables other than ICC3,1. This study showed a higher plantar in standing position under imbalanced condition. Therefore, it suggests maintaining a proper posture and precaution with exercise through education in a daily life. In addition, the results and methodology of this study could be served as a criteria used for measuring and evaluating postural imbalance of college students.

콥스 각과 무명선 수직 길이 측정에 의한 디지털 방사선 응용 프로그램과 수기측정법의 유효성과 신뢰도에 대한 연구

함주현,김성은,정한석,민경아 보완대체의학연구소 2012 Research Journal of Complementary and Alternative Vol.- No.3

The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability of manual and digital methods in measuring Cobb's angle and Innominate vertical length. Fifteen chiropractic student observers measured the Cobb's angle and Innominate vertical length using both the digital and the film manual methods. Ten whole spine AP X-ray images from idiopathic scoliosis were chosen without predilection for magnitude of the curvature, gender, age or location. Each image was examined 3 times at a minimum interval of 1 day between repeated measurements, by each observer. For the digital measurement, ‘X-maruViewerV1 for chiropractic’ which specific software was developed to digitally reproduce the chiropractic assessment was used, and for the manual measurement, protractor, Gonstead ruler were used. For reliability of inter and intraobserver correlation coefficients(ICC) were calculated. Standard Error of Measurements(SEM) within and between observers' measurements was analyzed. The validity of manual and digital measurement was assessed by Student t-test. Statistical indexes of Student t-test, intra and interobserver did not reveal statistically significant differences between manual and digital measurements. This indicates that the statistical indexes calculated for the two methods had similar results. Previous study showed that Cobb's angle measurements may be reproduced in the computer as reliably as with the film manual method, in similar conditions to those found in clinical practice. The result of this study confirms the reliability of digital radiographic imaging software which can be used in chiropractic studying system as well as clinical practice.

유소년의 자세측정을 통한 자세 이상의 빈도분석

최환탁,김성은,이지은 보완대체의학연구소 2012 Research Journal of Complementary and Alternative Vol.- No.3

The purpose of this study was to analyze the rate, type, gender difference of abnormal postures in 8-year old children. Sixty four children(45 boys, 19 girls, aged from 8 to 14) who attended K Taekwondo institute who also took medical examination to evaluate the abnormality of posture. All patients received two pictures, one was frontal view, and the other one is lateral view. The height of the shoulders, pelvis, and forward head abnormalities thru transposition of head were measured by Biotonix posture measurement program. Fifty two children out of total 64 showed the differences in heights between their shoulders; the proportion of boys was 69.2% and 30.8% for girls. In boys, the ratio of higher right shoulder was 55.6% and in girls, the ratio of higher right shoulder was 68.4%. In addition, the differences in pelvis heights were also shown for all 64 children, 70.3% were boys and 29.7% were girls. The 84.4% of the boys and 73.7% of girls have shown their right pelvis were higher, as measured. Fifty nine children showed head anterior displacement 67.8% of them were boys. There appeared the abnormalities in postures for most children, though the rate in boys was higher than girls.

카이로프랙틱 전공 대학생들의 디지털 방사선 영상 시스템에 대한 인식도 조사

함주현,이용주 보완대체의학연구소 2011 Research Journal of Complementary and Alternative Vol.- No.2

The information age is here, and information system has been playing an important role in the modern hospitals. Especially, picture archiving and communications system (PACS) has already brought about a great innovation in medical images field by converting medical images into digital manner. Digital radiographic system is representative PACS, and the use of digital radiographic system is gradually increasing. Therefore, in the present study, we investigated the chiropractic student's perception of digital radiographic system, and intended to provide the fundamental data for using digital radiographic system. We carried out a survey targeting university students who major in the chiropractic. In the present study, most of surveyed students reported that digital radiographic system was easier and more useful for storage and management compared to analog system. So, most of respondents perceived that the education on the application of digital radiographic system is necessary for chiropractic students. On the other hand, most of them evaluated that digital radiographic system had little effect on the economical and environmental aspects. From these results, it can be suggested that further study on the effect of digital radiographic system on the economical and environmental aspects will be required, and it will be necessary to publicize the economical and environmental benefits of digital radiographic system.