Effects of Using a Foam Rollers for a Correction Exercise Program on Muscle Activity and Alignment

• 발행기관: 대한치료과학회
• 저자명: Kang Kwon-Young
• 간행물 정보: 『대한치료과학회지』Vol. 11, No. 2, 5~12쪽, 전체 8쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 재활의학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2019.12.31

영문 초록

Objective: This study aims to determine whether the correction exercise program using props is effective for cervical and thoracic alignment and muscle activity of the cervical flexors and extensors of office workers. Method: The subjects of this study were 22 male and female adults who were working in the K-Hospital in Seoul. The self-myofascial release and muscle strengthening exercise was conducted twice daily, five times a week, for 30 min. each, for four weeks using a foam roller. Results: The changes in the heights of subjects’ heads, shoulders, and pelvises showed that all alignments were closer to the center line, all of which exhibited significant differences(p<.05). The muscle activities of cervical flexor(sternocleidomastoid muscle) and extensor(splenius capitis) were also increased, which also showed significant difference(p<.05). Conclusion: In light of the health benefits and the prevention of chronic conditions of office workers who require improved posture habits, the correction exercise using props should be positively considered for proper posture maintenance; further future studies are still needed.

목차

Ⅰ. Introduction

Ⅱ. Methods

Ⅲ. Results

Ⅳ. Discussion

Ⅴ. Conclusion

키워드

Alignment Correction exercise program Foam roller Muscle activity