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KMID : 1023920160180010019
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Journal of the Korean Academy of Kinesiology
2016 Volume.18 No. 1 p.19 ~ p.29
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Effects of Probody Massage on Lower Extremities Alignment Measure and Foot Plantar Pressure Balance in the Middle-Aged Women with Musculoskeletal Diseases
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Son Nam-Young
Lee Joong-Sook
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Abstract
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate how 8 weeks Probody Massage program improve lower extremities alignment and plantar foot pressure in middle-aged women with musculoskeletal diseases.
METHODS: The subjects of this study were thirty middle-aged women with musculoskeletal diseases lived in B Metropolitan city, and they participated in the Probody Massage program for 8 weeks, 60 minutes a day, twice a week. Basic physical characteristics, lower extremities alignment and plantar foot pressure were measured and analyzed.
RESULTS: The Probody Massage program showed a positive change in lower extremities alignment and plantar foot pressure balance with musculoskeletal diseases in middle-aged Women.
CONCLUSIONS: This study suggested that Probody Massage improved and prevented posture unbalance of musculoskeletal diseases in middle-aged women. This program could be utilized for improvement of youth postures and foot pressure balance of musculoskeletal diseases in middle-aged women.
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KEYWORD
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probody massage, musculoskeletal diseases, lower extremities alignment measure, plantar foot pressure balance
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