재활초음파에 대한 임상연구동향: 국내연구를 중심으로 한 Scoping Review

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Objectives This study reviewed clinical research trends on Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging (RUSI) in South Korea and explored its potential use in Korean medicine. Methods A scoping review was conducted using the Arksey and O’Malley framework. Five Korean databases were searched for studies published up to April 30, 2025. Eligible studies were selected through predefined criteria, and key data were extracted and analyzed. Results Sixteen studies were included. Most were observational or single-group experimental studies involving healthy adults. Some included older adults or patients with musculoskeletal or neurological conditions. Major research topics included measuring muscle thickness during exercises, assessing the reliability of ultrasound measurements, and using RUSI as a biofeedback tool. A few studies combined RUSI with other treatments, such as electrical stimulation or spinal manipulation. Conclusions RUSI is actively used in Korean rehabilitation research to assess mus- cle function and guide exercise. Although its clinical value is recognized, high-quality trials are limited, and its application in Korean medicine remains minimal. Further re- search is needed to standardize methods and expand its use in integrative clinical settings.

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