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KMID : 0361420050290010102
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Journal of Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
2005 Volume.29 No. 1 p.102 ~ p.108
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The Effects of Increasing Thoracic Mobility on Lumbar Stability
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Park Dong-Sik
Hur Jin-Kang
Song Jae-Chul
Kim Yoon-Shin
Kim Chang-Hwan
Choi Eun-Hi
Kwon Bong-An
Yang Yeong-Ae
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Abstract
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Objective: To determine the effects on the lumbar stability caused by various thoracic exercise programs, the extent of spinal posture correction and the increase in thoracic mobility to the extension direction.
Methods: Exercise programs, which can increase the thoracic mobility to the extension direction, were applied to the exercise group. The control subjects were trained for the correct posture according to ergonomic principles by exercise at home and at the clinic. Both groups had three sessions of exercise program per week for 8 weeks.
Results: A comparison of the various parameters in the exercise group before and after exercise showed that the VAS, thoracic kyphosis and lumbar mobility decreasedsignificantly (p <0.05), and the thoracic mobility in the extension direction, chest expansion, maximal elevation of the arms and spinal length increased significantly (p <0.05). In addition, the thoracic kyphosis and lumbar mobility increased significantly (p <0.05), and thoracic mobility in the extension direction, chest expansion, maximum elevation of the arms and the spinal length decreased significantly (p <0.05), but the VAS did not show a significant difference.
Conclusion: A thoracic exercise program, which can correct the posture, improve the functional restrictions of the thoracic spine and reduce the lumbar mobility, is very important.
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KEYWORD
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Thoracic pain, Thoracic mobility, Lower back pain, Lumbar instability, Lumbar Stability
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