This study aimed to investigate the effects of plantar fascia dynamic stretching on static and dynamic balance, and gait ability. Thirty chronic stroke patients (n=30) were selected and interventions were 3 rounds of plantar fascia dynamic stretching per day, 5 days a week, for 6 weeks. Each set comprised 10 repetitions. Open and closed eyes static balance ability, functional reach test (FRT), and 10 meter walking test (10WMT) were measured after 6 weeks of training. After 6 weeks of training, the plantar fascia stretching group showed significant improvements in all outcome measures compared with baseline (p<.05). Furthermore, closed eyes static balance ability, and dynamic balance ability, and gait ability showed greater improvement in the plantar fascia stretching group compared to the calf stretching group (p<.05). These results suggest that plantar fascia dynamic stretching reduces and improves static and dynamic balance, and gait disorders in patients with chronic stroke.
목차
Abstract Ⅰ. 서론 Ⅱ. 연구방법 1. 연구 대상 2. 중재 방법 3. 측정 도구 및 평가 방법 4. 통계 처리 Ⅲ. 결과 1. 연구대상자의 일반적인 특성 2. 정적 및 동적 균형능력 3. 보행능력 Ⅳ. 고찰 Ⅴ. 결과 인용문헌
키워드
BalanceChronic stokeGait abilityPlantar fascia dynamic stretching
저자
곽영환 [ Young-Hwan Kwag | 창원 한마음 병원 재활치료실/경남대학교 건강과학대학 물리치료학과 ]