2026, Vol.21, No.3

Effects of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program Combined with an Exercise Therapy Program on Balance, Gait, EEG, and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Stroke

장유경

| 2026, 21(3) | pp.1~11 | number of Cited : 0

PURPOSE: This study investigated the effects of exercise therapy combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on balance, gait endurance, electroencephalography (EEG), heart rate variability (HRV), and quality of life in patients with chronic stroke. METHODS: Fifteen patients with chronic stroke participated in a four-week intervention program conducted three times per week. Each session consisted of 10 minutes of CBT followed by exercise therapy. Balance was assessed using the BioRescue system by measuring the center of pressure sway area and path length. Gait endurance was evaluated using the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), and quality of life was assessed using the Korean version of the Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale (SSQOL-K). Neurophysiological and autonomic nervous system responses were evaluated using the EEG alpha peak and the HRV low-frequency/high-frequency ratio, respectively. Pre- and post-intervention outcomes were compared using paired t-tests or Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, with the significance level set at α = .05. RESULTS: Following the intervention, balance improved significantly, as demonstrated by reductions in the sway area and path length (p < .05). The 6MWT distance increased significantly from 479.21 ± 294.46 m to 596.21 ± 276.60 m (p < .05). The SSQOL-K score also increased significantly from 171.27 ± 13.41 to 178.07 ± 14.20 (p < .001). However, no significant changes were observed in the EEG alpha peak or HRV low-frequency/high-frequency ratio. CONCLUSION: Exercise therapy combined with CBT effectively improved balance, gait endurance, and quality of life in patients with chronic stroke. Integrating psychological interventions into physical rehabilitation may facilitate more comprehensive recovery. Further controlled studies with larger samples are required to determine its neurophysiological and autonomic effects.

Effects of Mobile Application-Based Wrist Stretching on Grip Strength and Function in Young Adults

SungYeon Oh , JunMo Lim , DongYeop Lee and 5 other persons | 2026, 21(3) | pp.13~25 | number of Cited : 0

Kinematic Comparison of Ankle Joint Angles During Gait Between Sandals and Sneakers in Healthy Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Lee,Dae-Hee , JeonHyeJoo

| 2026, 21(3) | pp.27~36 | number of Cited : 0

Comparisons of the Effects of Hip Versus Ankle Strengthening Exercises on Static and Dynamic Balance in Young Adult Women with Chronic Ankle Instability: a Randomized Trial

Mikyoung Kim , Beom-Cheol Jeong , Kyungtae Yoo

| 2026, 21(3) | pp.37~48 | number of Cited : 0

Effects of Whole Body Vibration on Balance and Activities of Daily Living in School-Aged Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Hwak-Su Lee , Min-Young Lee , Myoung-Kwon Kim

| 2026, 21(3) | pp.49~59 | number of Cited : 0

Effects of Task-Oriented Training on Activities of Daily Living and Distress in Stroke Patients

Young-Jun Moon , Seung-Yun Baek

, Hyun Choi | 2026, 21(3) | pp.61~68 | number of Cited : 0

Nonlinear Association Between Weight-Adjusted Waist Index (WWI) and Sarcopenia in Adults With Functional Limitations

Jingran Hu , Chang-Ryeol Lee , Joonsuk Y

| 2026, 21(3) | pp.69~81 | number of Cited : 0

Effects of Balance Training Combined with Whole-Body Vibration on Balance and Ankle Function in Adults with Chronic Ankle Instability

Heng-zhi Guo , Ji-eun Lee , Kim Meung Kwon

| 2026, 21(3) | pp.83~92 | number of Cited : 0

Pulmonary Function and Trunk Control in Patients with Stroke: Exploratory Study

Ji-Hun Jang , DEOKHOON JUN

| 2026, 21(3) | pp.93~99 | number of Cited : 0

Association Between Diabetes Mellitus and Sarcopenia in Elderly Koreans: Analysis from KNHANES 2024

Lee Do-Youn

| 2026, 21(3) | pp.101~110 | number of Cited : 0

Comparison of the Therapeutic Effects of Robotic Spinal Decompression Therapy and Lumbar Stabilization Exercise in Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sung-Su Bae , Dong-Woo Lee , Han-Gyeol Lee | 2026, 21(3) | pp.111~120 | number of Cited : 0

Task-dependent Changes of Tibialis Anterior and Peroneus Longus Activity During Gait in Individuals With Functional Flatfoot

Songhee Cheon

| 2026, 21(3) | pp.121~130 | number of Cited : 0

Effects of Exergaming on Knee Proprioception in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review

Jong-Seon Oh , Koung-Han Kim , Jun-Yong An and 1 other persons | 2026, 21(3) | pp.131~144 | number of Cited : 0

PURPOSE: This systematic review examined the effects of exergaming interventions on knee proprioception in patients with knee osteoarthritis and the characteristics of the interventions and proprioception assessment methods. METHODS: EBSCO, EMBASE, PubMed, and Web of Science were searched from April to May 2026, with the final search completed on May 15, 2026. Studies were eligible if they included adults with clinically diagnosed knee osteoarthritis, applied motion-based interactive games or virtual reality-based exercise, quantitatively assessed knee proprioception, and used a randomized controlled trial design. Of the 1,176 records identified, five studies involving 248 participants met the inclusion criteria. Two reviewers independently performed the study screening, data extraction, and risk-of-bias assessments. The extracted data included the participant characteristics, intervention type, exercise content, dose, comparator, proprioception assessment protocol, and within- and between-group outcomes. The risk of bias was evaluated using the Cochrane RoB 2 tool. RESULTS: The included studies evaluated Wii-based exergaming, audiovisual exergaming, immersive virtual reality, and non-immersive virtual reality. Knee proprioception was assessed primarily using joint position sense or joint angle reproduction tasks. Four studies reported significant within-group improvements in exergaming-based groups, but the superiority over comparator interventions was inconsistent. Four studies had some concerns regarding the overall risk of bias, and one had a high risk of bias. CONCLUSION: Exergaming may improve the knee joint position sense, but current evidence does not establish superiority over conventional rehabilitation. Nevertheless, larger, methodologically rigorous trials will be needed before routine clinical recommendation can be made.

Effects of Exercise Programs for Caregivers of the Elderly: Short-Term Effects of a Combined Gym Ball and TheraBand Exercise Program

Kim, Hyun-joo , Beom-Cheol Jeong , Yoo Kyung Tae

and 1 other persons | 2026, 21(3) | pp.145~156 | number of Cited : 0

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2026, Vol.21, No.3