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KMID : 1195020180140010055
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Archives of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
2018 Volume.14 No. 1 p.55 ~ p.64
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Effects of New Conceptual High Frequency Treatment on Blood pressure, Calf & Spine Muscle Tone, Quality of life(SF-36) in Elderly
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Lim Jong-Min
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Abstract
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This study aimed to confirm the effects of an application of new conceptual high frequency treatment on blood pressure, the muscle tone of erector spine and calf muscles, and the quality of life in elderly individuals. The experiment included 20 elderly patients with another diagnosis and no surgical experience. All subjects underwent high frequency treatment for 20 minutes or 30 minutes. First, after the intervention, blood pressure was measured using the Oscillometric tonometer. Second, muscle tone of both the erector spine and calf muscles were measured using Myotonepro. Quality of life (SF-36) was measured using a questionnaire. As a result, blood pressure significantly changed after the intervention. However, muscle tone did not change. Quality of life significantly changed regarding physical function, role limitation-physical, role limitation-emotional, vitality, and bodily pain. Thus, we conclude that high frequency treatment can help to improve the health condition of the elderly population.
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KEYWORD
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Aging, High frequency current, Blood pressure, Muscle tone, SF-36
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