아이스를 통한 발바닥 전족부의 체성감각 저하가 20대 일반인의 Y-Balance Test에 미치는 영향

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of diminished cutaneous sensation of forefoot with ice application on the Y-Balance Test in male compared to female. 12 healthy subjects (6 males and 6 females) were participated. Subjects performed Y-Balance Tests consisting of the anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral reach directions before and after 20 mins of icepack application on forefoot. The first 3 successful trials of normalized reach distance were recorded. Three-way ANOVA was conducted to determine the interaction of gender, direction, and time. There was a significant difference in the normalized reach distance of YBT between pre and post ice application regardless of the directions and among the three directions regardless of ice application. However, there was no significant difference of the interaction. In conclusion, balance could not be only affected by decreased cutaneous sensation of whole bottom of foot but also forefoot.