6주간의 경사진 트레드밀에서 전ㆍ후방 보행 운동이 하지 및 심부근육 활성도와 기능수행에 미치는 영향

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of inclined backward and forward walking on electromyographic activity, functional capacity, and pain for patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Participants were divided into three groups of 10 people, exercising three times per week for 20 minutes for total six weeks. We measured surface electromyographic activity, functional capacity and pain at week zero and at week six. when climbing up and down stairs, there were significant muscle activity increases regarding the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, multifidus, transeverse abdominals and gluteus medius muscles in forward walking and backward walking exercise on treadmillS. econdly, there were significant increases in functional capacity for both forward and backward walking grou.p Finally, there was an increase in the measures taken with the FVAS for forward walking group, The resusl tof this study support the recommendation for patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome and low back pain to participate in exercises of walking forward and walking backward on an inclined treadmill. In addition, there was an evidence that walking backward on an inclined treadmill resulted in greater functional capacity than walking forward according to functional capacity and functional visual analysis scale results.