@article{ART003142001},
author={구동진 and Si-chan Park and 박재윤 and Jiwoo Jung and Kwon, Hyeok-Gyu},
title={Effect of Breathing Technique-Based Exercises on Alignment and Mechanical Properties of Muscles Related to Upper Cross Syndrome},
journal={Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine},
issn={1975-311X},
year={2024},
volume={19},
number={4},
pages={21-33}
TY - JOUR
AU - 구동진
AU - Si-chan Park
AU - 박재윤
AU - Jiwoo Jung
AU - Kwon, Hyeok-Gyu
TI - Effect of Breathing Technique-Based Exercises on Alignment and Mechanical Properties of Muscles Related to Upper Cross Syndrome
JO - Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
PY - 2024
VL - 19
IS - 4
PB - The Korean Society of Physical Medicine
SP - 21
EP - 33
SN - 1975-311X
AB - PURPOSE: Many studies have reported the effects of various exercises on upper crossed syndrome (UCS), but no study has reported the effects of exercise according to the breathing method. This study examined the most effective breathing methods (abdominal, thoracoabdominal, and thoracic breathing) when applied to exercise in UCS.
METHODS: Forty-two adults with UCS were divided randomly into three breathing groups: 1) abdominal, 2) thoracoabdominal, and 3) thoracic. Each group was trained in their respective breathing methods and underwent interventions, including deep cervical flexor strengthening, minor pectoral stretching, modified prone cobra, and wall slide exercises. The exercise sessions were conducted twice a week for four weeks, each lasting 15–20 minutes. The neck disability index, visual analog scale, distance from the ground to the acromion, craniovertebral angle (CVA), cranial rotation angle (CRA), and muscle elasticity were measured.
RESULTS: Significant differences were observed in the CVA and CRA between the abdominal and thoracic breathing groups. The abdominal breathing group showed significant improvements in tension and stiffness of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Overall, the abdominal, thoracoabdominal, and thoracic breathing groups showed improvements in their forward head posture in that order of effectiveness.
CONCLUSION: All groups showed significant improvements in UCS. These findings suggest that exercises incorporating abdominal breathing are particularly effective and can be recommended for patients with UCS.
KW - Breathing;Exercise program;Posture control;Upper crossed syndrome
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구동진, Si-chan Park, 박재윤, Jiwoo Jung and Kwon, Hyeok-Gyu. (2024). Effect of Breathing Technique-Based Exercises on Alignment and Mechanical Properties of Muscles Related to Upper Cross Syndrome. Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine, 19(4), 21-33.
구동진, Si-chan Park, 박재윤, Jiwoo Jung and Kwon, Hyeok-Gyu. 2024, "Effect of Breathing Technique-Based Exercises on Alignment and Mechanical Properties of Muscles Related to Upper Cross Syndrome", Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine, vol.19, no.4 pp.21-33.
구동진, Si-chan Park, 박재윤, Jiwoo Jung, Kwon, Hyeok-Gyu "Effect of Breathing Technique-Based Exercises on Alignment and Mechanical Properties of Muscles Related to Upper Cross Syndrome" Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine 19.4 pp.21-33 (2024) : 21.
구동진, Si-chan Park, 박재윤, Jiwoo Jung, Kwon, Hyeok-Gyu. Effect of Breathing Technique-Based Exercises on Alignment and Mechanical Properties of Muscles Related to Upper Cross Syndrome. 2024; 19(4), 21-33.
구동진, Si-chan Park, 박재윤, Jiwoo Jung and Kwon, Hyeok-Gyu. "Effect of Breathing Technique-Based Exercises on Alignment and Mechanical Properties of Muscles Related to Upper Cross Syndrome" Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine 19, no.4 (2024) : 21-33.
구동진; Si-chan Park; 박재윤; Jiwoo Jung; Kwon, Hyeok-Gyu. Effect of Breathing Technique-Based Exercises on Alignment and Mechanical Properties of Muscles Related to Upper Cross Syndrome. Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine, 19(4), 21-33.
구동진; Si-chan Park; 박재윤; Jiwoo Jung; Kwon, Hyeok-Gyu. Effect of Breathing Technique-Based Exercises on Alignment and Mechanical Properties of Muscles Related to Upper Cross Syndrome. Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine. 2024; 19(4) 21-33.
구동진, Si-chan Park, 박재윤, Jiwoo Jung, Kwon, Hyeok-Gyu. Effect of Breathing Technique-Based Exercises on Alignment and Mechanical Properties of Muscles Related to Upper Cross Syndrome. 2024; 19(4), 21-33.
구동진, Si-chan Park, 박재윤, Jiwoo Jung and Kwon, Hyeok-Gyu. "Effect of Breathing Technique-Based Exercises on Alignment and Mechanical Properties of Muscles Related to Upper Cross Syndrome" Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine 19, no.4 (2024) : 21-33.
