Effects of Progressive Core and Ankle Muscle Strengthening Exercises Using Thera-Band on Body Balance
10.18857/jkpt.2022.34.3.121
- Author:
Kwang-Sub LEE
1
;
Ji-Won WANG
;
Dong Yeop LEE
;
Jae Ho YU
;
Jin Seop KIM
;
Seung Gil KIM
;
Ji heon HONG
Author Information
1. Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Sun Moon University, Asan, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:
Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
2022;34(3):121-127
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study aims to compare the effect on balance during core and ankle muscle strengthening exercises using the Thera-Band.
Methods:21 healthy college students were recruited. The participants were divided into a core strengthening group (CSG), an ankle strengthening group (ASG), and a non-exercise group (NEG). CSG and ASG were performed twice a week for a total of 4 weeks, and static and dynamic balance were measured before and after the intervention. The static balance were measured as stability index and weight distribution index using Tetrax®. The dynamic balance was measured in each direction by the Y balance test. The Thera-Band intensity was increased after 2 weeks of exercise, and the exercise was subsequently performed.
Results:Participants showed static balance with Tetrax®, a significant difference was noted between normal eye closes and pillow with eye closes in ASG (p < 0.05). In the case of dynamic balance with the Y balance test, a significant difference was observed in posterolateral direction (PL) and composite score (CS) between each group for the pre- and post-intervention differences (p < 0.05). A significant difference was observed between PL and CS in CSG (p < 0.05).
Conclusion:These findings show that the progressive Thera-Band exercise had a positive effect on balance abilities. It was confirmed that core strengthening was effective for dynamic balance, and ankle strengthening was effective for static balance.
