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KMID : 0357220140260030147
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2014 Volume.26 No. 3 p.147 ~ p.155
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The Effect of Silicone Sleeve and Taping on Balance and Strength in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Patients
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Kwon Hyo-Jeoung
Park Dae-Sung
Jeong Ju-Ri
Jung Kwang-Ik
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was to determine the effects of before and after application of silicone sleeve on balance and muscle strength in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction patients.
Methods: 13 subjects who had one or more months after ACL surgery were involved. Dynamic balance, timed up and go (TUG), stair step, vertical jump, proprioception and isokinetic knee strength were measured while subjects under taped, untapped and silicone sleeve conditions.
Results: For 30 seconds one-leg standing, there was a significant improvement under silicone sleeve on operated side with eyes open and both taping and silicone sleeve revealed similar effects with eyes closed (p<0.01). Application of silicone sleeve showed significant effects in proprioceptive function on the operated side compared to both taping and none (p<0.05). For stair step test, TUG and vertical jump was a tendency to improve after application of silicone sleeve, but no significant different. Muscle strength on operated side of quadriceps and hamstring was significantly improved compared with none or taping(p<0.05).
Conclusion: Silicone sleeve application for ACL reconstruction patients was effective immediately on improving strength and balance. Therefore, depending on the intended use and the disease is considered appropriate use of silicone sleeve will be able to help prevention and functional movement.
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KEYWORD
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Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, Taping, Silicone sleeve, Balance, Strength
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