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KMID : 1151220150210010043
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Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy
2015 Volume.21 No. 1 p.43 ~ p.47
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Effect of Blood Flow on Carotid and Vertebral Artery During Forward Shift on Head: Case Study
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고도훈:Ko Do-Hoon
김한일:Kim Han-Il/김명준:Kim Myung-Joon
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Abstract
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Background: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of the blood flow on carotid and vertebral artery during the forward shift on head.
Methods: A 20-year female healthy subject participated in this study. This study was set up the forward shift on head at the 3cm and 6cm in a shoulder midline (acromion). Measurement method were using duplex ultrasound with colour doppler imaging for the blood flow on carotid and vertebral artery.
Results: Carotid artery was increased the blood flow and vertebral artery was decreased the blood flow during forward shift on head.
Conclusions: These findings suggest that carotid and vertebral artery changes to the blood flow during forward shift on head. Therefore, we should be consider that hemodynamic factor when apply to the therapeutic exercise for patients of forward head posture.
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KEYWORD
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Blood flow, Carotid artery, Forward shift on head, Vertebral artery
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