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Archives of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy pISSN : 2508-8262 | eISSN : 2508-8998

Journal Abbreviation : Korean Soc. Sport Phys. Ther.
Frequency : semiannual
Doi Prefix : 10.24332/aospt
Year of Launching : 2005
Publisher : The Korean Society of Sports Physical Therapy

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The Korean Society of Sports Physical Therapy (KSSPT) has consistently been leading trends in the field of sports physical therapy by conducting educational programs for academia within and outside Korea with the aim of ensuring academic journals are of high quality. The Archives of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (AOSPT) is a journal released by the KSSPT and its main goal is to publish studies related to sports physical therapy and sports science that are based on recent scientific evidence. Studies published in the AOSPT must engage with creative topics to ultimately contribute to the development of rehabilitation medicine and physical therapy. The AOSPT focuses on fields related to sports physical therapy, medicine, and rehabilitation. The chief editor designates an editor to each research field corresponding to their areas of specialization which are as follows:

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ISSN : 2508-8262(Print)
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Archives of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy Vol.12 No.1 pp.11-20
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Feasibility of a newly developed automatic foot stretching exercise device in older adults with chronic stroke

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility of a newly developed automatic passive stretching exercise device called “Foot Stretcher” for patients with chronic stroke by examining its effect on functional disability, stiffness, strength, range of motion (ROM), static postural control and gait parameters, and user experiences with the device. The combined method of quantitative and qualitative analyses was adopted in the study. Five patients who had a chronic stroke performed passive stretching exercise by using the device within patient-selected dorsiflexion and plantar flexion angles for 30 min/day, 3 days/week, for 3 weeks. Foot function index (FFI), seated and standing arch height index (AHI), arch rigidity index (ARI), muscle strength and ROM of the affected side, and static postural control and gait parameters were measured before and after the intervention. User experience was assessed through individual interview at the end of the intervention period. Significant improvements were observed in the FFI (P = 0.043), seated AHI (P = 0.042), ARI (P = 0.043), and muscle strength in plantar flexion (P = 0.043). All the participants had positive attitudes toward the device. The automatic foot stretching exercise device was feasible for improving the patients’ functional ability and foot arch stiffness, but not enough to improve muscle strength and ROM in dorsiflexion, and static postural control and gait parameters.

Minyoung Lee,Minseock Kim,Jaehyuk Lee,Taehyun Lim,Kimyeong Kim,BumChul Yoon

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