Gong Wontae
Department of Physical Therapy, Korea Nazarene University.
J Phys Ther Sci. 2013 Jun;25(6):721-3. doi: 10.1589/jpts.25.721. Epub 2013 Jul 23.
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of cervical joint manipulation on joint position sense (JPS) of normal adults. [Subjects] Thirty normal adults were divided into a test group of 15 subjects and a control group of 15 subjects. [Methods] The test group was treated with cervical joint manipulation and massage, whereas the control group received only massage. Both groups were evaluated in terms of joint position error (JPE) using a digital dual clinometer before and after the interventions. [Results] The comparision of the pre- and post-test results revealed the test group exhibited statistically significant changes in flexion, extension, left lateral flexion, right lateral flexion, left rotation, and right rotation. On the other hand, the control group showed no statistically significant changes in any of the variables. [Conclusion]Cervical joint manipulation reduced JPE and improved joint position sence. Therefore, we consider its application to the treatment of patients with cervical problems in clinical practice is desirable.
[目的] 本研究旨在确定颈椎关节手法对正常成年人关节位置觉（JPS）的影响。[对象] 30名正常成年人被分为15名受试者的试验组和15名受试者的对照组。[方法] 试验组接受颈椎关节手法和按摩治疗，而对照组仅接受按摩。两组在干预前后均使用数字双倾角仪评估关节位置误差（JPE）。[结果] 测试前后结果的比较显示，试验组在屈曲、伸展、左侧侧屈、右侧侧屈、左旋和右旋方面表现出统计学上的显著变化。另一方面，对照组在任何变量上均未显示出统计学上的显著变化。[结论] 颈椎关节手法可降低JPE并改善关节位置觉。因此，我们认为在临床实践中将其应用于治疗颈椎问题患者是可取的。
