수중에서의 코어 운동이 만성 요통노인의 SFT 및 주관적 통증정도에 미치는 영향

Abstract

This study conducted aquatic core exercise for 12 weeks to examine the effects on SFT and subjective pain degrees in the elderly with chronic low back pain. The elderly with chronic low back pain over seventy years old who resided in the J area were selected. The exercise program was done 50 minutes per day, three times per week for 12 weeks at an RPE(Ratings of Perceived Exertion) of 12~16. After comparison and analysis, the following conclusions were drawn. First, for the change of SFT after the aquatic core exercise, the exercise group showed significant differences in lower extremity muscle strength(p<.001), upper extremity muscle strength(p<.001), general endurance(p<.01), agility(p<.001), and flexibility(p<.001). Second, for the change of subjective pain degrees after the aquatic core exercise, the exercise group showed a significant difference in VAS(p<.001). This study found that the aquatic core exercise program had significant differences in physical fitness and subjective pain degrees in the elderly with chronic low back pain. However, this study did not divide the subjects into gender and it may cause a gender difference in exercise. Therefore, further study should subdivide gender and the outbreak period of low back pain for more accurate measurement and results to provide more effective exercise programs.