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KMID : 0357220080200030035
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2008 Volume.20 No. 3 p.35 ~ p.43
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Effect of EMG Biofeedback Training and Taping on Vastus Medialis Oblique for Function Improvement of Patient with Patella Malalignment
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Kim Dong-Yeon
Kim Su-Hyeon
Lim Young-Eun
Lee Dong-Geol
Kim Tae-Youl
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Abstract
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Purpose: We investigated the effect of isometric resistance exercise on the vastus medialis oblique muscle with inelastic tape and EMG biofeedback training applied to the patello-femoral joints of patients with patella malalignment.
Methods: The 39 elderly subjects that had patella malalignment but no neuromuscular disorders were divided into a control group, taping group, and EMG biofeedback training group. Evaluations of function improvement performed before and after the treatment, as well as 4 weeks after treatment.
Results: Change in pain in the knee joint were significantly different among groups (p<0.05). Maximum voluntary isometric contractility in the quadriceps muscle was significantly in the EMG biofeedback group (p<0.001). The WOMAC (Western Ontairo & McMaster Questionnaire) index showed a significant change (p<0.05) in pain, function, and total score. Taping and EMG biofeedback training showed a lasting effect until measurement 4 weeks after treatment. SF-36 (Medical outcome short form-36), which assesses the quality of life, did not significantly change.
Conclusion: In osteoarthritis patients with a loss of patello-femoral joint function, isometric resistance exercise of the vastus medialis oblique muscle with taping seems effective.
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KEYWORD
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Patella malalignment, Taping, EMG biofeedback training
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