Changes in functional reach test after kneading with clay
| Autor: | Takeshi, KAMISHIMA, Hiroshi, ANDO |
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| Jazyk: | japonština |
| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
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| Zdroj: | 大阪河﨑リハビリテーション大学紀要 = Journal of Osaka Kawasaki Rehabilitation University. 6:63-71 |
| ISSN: | 1881-509X |
| Popis: | Original Article Introduction: The activity of kneading clay has been used as a means of occupational therapy in Japan for a long time. Despite the well-known benefits of this treatment in terms of both physical and psychological effects, there is no evidence of kneading activity on improving balance capability. Objective: The objective of this study was to clarify the changes in the functional reach test (FRT) before and after kneading with clay. Material and Methods: Forty-three healthy people (age: 18.9±0.7) were recruited for this study. They were divided into two groups; 1) ceramic art group (CG) of 30 people and 2) wiping table group (WG) of 13 healthy people. The participants of CG were instructed to knead clay with their hands for about 15 minutes. Because of the different strength of activities, the participants of WG were instructed to wipe tables with a rag for 10 minutes. FRT scores were determined before and after the activity in both groups.Results: Means and standard deviations of FRT were as follows: CG scores before and after were 36.6±6.3 cm and 38.0±5.5 cm, respectively (p |
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