The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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Effect of EMG Biofeedback Training and Taping on Vastus Medialis Oblique for Function Improvement of Patient with Patella Malalignment

내측 사선 광근에 대한 EMG Biofeedback 훈련과 테이핑 적용이 슬개골 부정렬 환자의 기능향상에 미치는 효과

  • Kim, Dong-Youn (Department of Physical Therapy, Heemang Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Su-Hyon (Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Donshin University) ;
  • Lim, Young-Eun (Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Donshin University) ;
  • Lee, Dong-Geol (Department of Physical Therapy, Chungnam National University Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Tae-Youl (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Public Health and Welfare, Donshin University)
  • 김동연 (희망병원 물리치료실) ;
  • 김수현 (동신대학교 대학원 물리치료) ;
  • 임영은 (동신대학교 대학원 물리치료) ;
  • 이동걸 (충남대학교 병원 물리치료실) ;
  • 김태열 (동신대학교 보건복지대학 물리치료학과)
  • Published : 2008.09.25
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Abstract

Purpose: We investigated the effect of isometric resistance exercise on the vastus medialis oblique muscle with inelastic tape and EMG biofeedback training applied to the patello-femoral joints of patients with patella malalignment. Methods: The 39 elderly subjects that had patella malalignment but no neuromuscular disorders were divided into a control group, taping group, and EMG biofeedback training group. Evaluations of function improvement performed before and after the treatment, as well as 4 weeks after treatment. Results: Change in pain in the knee joint were significantly different among groups (p<0.05). Maximum voluntary isometric contractility in the quadriceps muscle was significantly in the EMG biofeedback group (p<0.001). The WOMAC (Western Ontairo & McMaster Questionnaire) index showed a significant change (p<0.05) in pain, function, and total score. Taping and EMG biofeedback training showed a lasting effect until measurement 4 weeks after treatment. SF-36 (Medical outcome short form-36), which assesses the quality of life, did not significantly change. Conclusion: In osteoarthritis patients with a loss of patello-femoral joint function, isometric resistance exercise of the vastus medialis oblique muscle with taping seems effective.

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