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KMID : 1035420150030010023
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Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine
2015 Volume.3 No. 1 p.23 ~ p.28
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Effects of Aerobic Exercise Combined Abdominal Ultrasound Therapy for Obesity Management Of Workers
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Lee Yeon-Seop
Jang Won-Seok
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effects of abdominal ultrasound accompanied by aerobic exercise in shift work employees working in industry.
Method: Thirty shift work employees were randomly assigned to either a aerobic exercise group (control group) or a aerobic exercise and ultrasound treatment group (experimental group). The control group carried out aerobic exercise five times per week for 4 weeks, while the experimental group performed aerobic exercise twice per week and received deep ultrasound three times per week for 4 weeks.
Result: The results showed that there were no significant differences in body composition between the two groups. There were significant changes in weight, lean body mass, body fat mass, and body mass index in the control group; meanwhile, significant changes in weight and body fat mass were observed in the experimental group.
Conclusion: According to the results of this study concerning short-term obesity management programs, aerobic exercise was effective for improving of body composition and weight loss, while aerobic exercise combined with abdominal ultrasound had a good effect secondary complication prevention.
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KEYWORD
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Obesity, Abdominal ultrasound therapy, Aerobic Exercise
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