Browsing by Author "Wichai Eungpinichpong"

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    Comparison of ultrasound powers between the ultrasound equipment for cosmetic and for physical therapy
    (Khon Kaen University, 2010-01-14) Siriphan Eamrungroj; Pismai Malila; Wichai Eungpinichpong; Jiraporn Wanpakre; Pakamart Sriring; Mahakraporn Polyiam
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    The effect of modified Thai therapeutic massage on pain reduction and knee function in individuals with primary knee osteoarthritis: a randomized control trial
    (Khon Kaen University, 2010-01-14) Suwattana Klinsrisuk; Wichai Eungpinichpong; Sermsak Sumanant; Uraiwan Chatchawan
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    Effects of a physical therapy program based on clint-centered approach on functional balance in the elderly
    (Khon Kaen University, 2009-12-25) Sirima Boonyarat; Nomjit Nualnetr; Wichai Eungpinichpong; Alongkot Emasithi
    Falls are an important cause of death for adults aged 65 years and above.  Most preventive strategy studies of falls have involved exercises to promote strength and balance. However, these exercise programs were designed by therapists without the elderly’s participation in designing the programs. The objective of this research was to study effects of physical therapy program with client-centered approach on functional balance (Berg Balance Scale and Timed Up and Go Test) in the elderly. A 12-week study was conducted in 9 elders with fall risks (2 men and 7 women, mean age 77.4 ± 5.8 years) of Samliam 1 community, Khon Kaen Province. During the first 4 weeks, specific problems relating to functional balance of each subject were assessed and discussed between the subject and the investigator, after which a physical therapy program with client-centered approach to improve functional balance was cooperatively designed and individually tailored to each elder. The subject was then instructed to perform the program for 8 weeks. The subject’s functional balance was assessed at baseline and every 4 weeks until the end of the study, and was analyzed using paired t-test. It was found that the physical therapy program with client-centered approach significantly improved the Berg Balance Scale (P \< 0.05). However, it was observed that changes in the functional balance scores were frequently influenced by pain at any body part of the subjects but the present study program did not pay much attention on the issue of pain. Therefore, it is suggested that to improve older people’ balance, therapists should widen their approaches to cover other factors relating to balance as much as possible.
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    Health-promoting behaviors of physical therapy students in Khon Kaen University
    (Khon Kaen University, 2009-12-24) Thanakorn Thanawat; Nomjit Nualnetr; Wichai Eungpinichpong
    Health promotion is the responsibility of each person to achieve good health. Health-promoting behaviorsshould be practiced regularly by every one, especially physical therapists who are health promotion providers.During the educational years of physical therapy training, greater emphasis should be placed on the important of anappropriate health-promoting behavior habit to the students. This study aimed to evaluate health-promoting behaviorsof physical therapy students in Khon Kaen University and compare the behaviors among students in each educationalyear. Participants were 144 undergraduate physical therapy students (mean age 20.2\± 1.3 years) who werestudying at the Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University in 2008. Their health-promotingbehaviors were assessed by a self-completed questionnaire namely the Thai health promoting lifestyle profileII (HPLP-II). The questionnaire contains 52 items that evaluate behaviors regarding health responsibility, physicalactivity, nutritional habits, spiritual growth, interpersonal relations, and stress management. The results revealed thatthe participantsํ overall health-promoting behaviors were at a fair level. The 6 subscales of the behaviors rangedfrom good to very poor, with the highest and lowest levels in the interpersonal relations and physical activity,respectively. Significant differences in health-promoting behaviors among students in the 4 educational years werefound in the health responsibility and physical activity (P \< 0.05). These findings could be used as database for thecurriculum planners and faculty administrators to set up a strategy of health promotion, structure healthier environments,and develop health education programs for encouraging physical therapy students to adopt healthy lifestyles.
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    Poo Pai's concepts and methods in management of children with disability
    (Khon Kaen University, 2010-01-08) Pisamai Malila; Paweena Hiruntrakul; Wichai Eungpinichpong
    The purpose of this research was to reveal the concept and attitude of a local wisdom care giver, Mr. Pai Somseela (Grandpa Pai or Poo Pai), towards development and care for disable person in the community. Qualitative approach was chosen for data collection and analysis. The researchers went to interview and observe on his way of thinking and attitude toward disable person since he had a grand son who was disable due to cerebral palsy. Audio and video-tape records were employed during data collection and investigation. The researchers found that love and care for his grand son were major keys for caring the disable person. He had done many toys for his grand son to play and practice on movement control of the spastic limbs. He noticed that by proper playing with the toys, the spasticity could be reduced. The toys should be simple and suite local culture of living as well as the children’s needs. They should facilitate the children with the same age group to play together. It is concluded that Mr Somseela have had positive attitude towards disable persons and built toys for them as tools for rehabilitation and served their needs.