• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.13 no.10
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• pp.541-548
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• 2015

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of Side walking training on the balance (Functional Gait Assessment; FGA, Timed Up & Go Test; TUG) and gait (10 meter Walking Test; 10 mWT) of stroke patients. 28 stroke patients were randomly allocated to an experimental group(side walking Training) and control group(forward walking training) of 14 patients each. both groups received rehabilitative physical therapy for during 4 weeks. The experimental group was asked to participate in Side walking training for 20 minutes per day 3 times per week during 4 weeks. The control group was asked to participate in forward walking training for 20 minutes per day 3 times per week during 4 weeks. There were significantly increase by side walking training in outcome of the balance from the FGA was increase from 16.86 score to 18.64 score(p<.05), TUG was decrease from 26.03 sec to 22.43 sec(p<.05) and 10 mWT was decrease from 21.90 sec to 19.10 sec(p<.05), Therefore side walking training is to promote balance and gait in stroke patients will be able to offer useful training.

• The Journal of The Korea Institute of Intelligent Transport Systems
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• v.8 no.3
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• pp.131-138
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• 2009

The purpose of this paper is the development of an agent-based pedestrian simulation model. The simulation model is based on the Cellular Automata theory. The model consists of four components: initialization, pedestrian generation, lateral movement, and front movement components. We have applied this model for experiment about pedestrian facility. In particular, we have experimented how the installation of fence is effective to resolve conflict pedestrian movements in different directions. We have found that the installation of the fence as a pedestrian facility can divide conflict moving pedestrians effectively. We have also found that the effect of the fence is bigger in slightly congested pedestrian flows than in severely congested pedestrian flows.

• Physical Therapy Korea
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• v.21 no.1
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• pp.20-28
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• 2014

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of visual cue deprivation during sideways treadmill training in individuals with stroke. Twenty-eight stroke patients were divided into two groups, and each group participated in a sideways treadmill training session for 20 minutes, three times per week for 4 weeks. The eyes close group (15 subjects) performed this treadmill training with visual cue deprivation, while the eyes open group (13 subjects) performed it without visual cue deprivation. Gait function was measured in both groups before and after the training sessions with the Biodex Gait Trainer 2, which determined walking speed, distance, step length, and time on each foot. Balance was measured before and after each training period in both groups using the Five-Times Sit-to-Stand Test (FTSST), the Timed Up and Go test (TUG), and the seven-item Berg Balance Scale-3P (7-item BBS-3P). The eyes close group showed significantly improved gait function, walking speed, distance, step length, and time on each foot after training (p<.05). The eyes close group showed improved balance ability, FTSST, TUG, and 7-item BBS-3P test after training (p<.05). The findings indicated that sideways treadmill training with visual cue deprivation positively affects gait ability of stroke patients. Therefore, sideways treadmill training with visual cue deprivation may be useful for the recovery of gait ability of stroke patients.

• Quality Improvement in Health Care
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• v.27 no.1
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• pp.43-50
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• 2021

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of side walking on balance confidence, falls efficacy and fall risk in acute stroke patients. Methods: The study included 14 patients with acute stroke who were randomly allocated to a side walking group (Experimental group, N=7) and a forward walking group (Control group, N=7). Both groups performed the exercise 5 times a week for 2 weeks. Outcomes were assessed using Korean-Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale (K-ABC), Korean-Fall Efficacy Scale (K-FES), Korean-Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale (K-FAB). Results: After 2 weeks of training, both groups showed significantly improved ABC, FES, FAB (p<.05 in both groups). However, the ABC, FES, FAB in the experimental group was significantly better than in the control group (p<.05). Conclusion: These findings indicate that side walking training may be effective at improving balance confidence and decreasing fall down risk in early stroke patients. Therefore, side walking training may be recommended as an intervention in reducing the incidence of falls in acute stroke patient.

• Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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• v.7 no.2
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• pp.127-136
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• 2003

Posterolateral instability of the knee occurs more commonly in association with an injury to anterior and posterior cruciate ligament and combined injuries are severe injuries that result in significant functional instability and articular cartilage degeneration. Reconstruction of the anterior and posterior cruciate ligament without an appropriate treatment of posterolateral corner injury result in failure of the reconstructed cruciate ligaments. Meticulous physical examinations, imaging studies, lower limb alignment and gait pattern should be evaluated. Acute grade III isolated or combined injury of the posterolateral corner is best treated within three weeks by direct repair, or augumentation, or reconstruction. The appropriate surgical method or combined methods are selected among the several methods of posterior and posterolateal reconstruction, and all injuried posterolateral and cruciate ligament structures are anatomically reconstructed simultaneously or by stages. If a varus alignment and varus thrust is disclosed in chronic posterolateral instability of knee, soft tissue reconstructions laterally are highly unlikely to be able to correct tile problem. It is appropriate that valgus osteotomy should be done before soft tissue reconstruction and reevaluate the posterolateral instability about 6 months later.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• v.26 no.5
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• pp.372-378
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• 2014

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of side walking training with an elastic-band on gait and balance ability of stroke patients. Methods: Twenty three patients with stroke participated in the study. Participants were randomly assigned to the side walking with elastic-band group (n=7), the side walking without elastic-band group (n=8), and the walking on the treadmill group (n=8);. 10 m walking test (10MWT), Dynamic Gait Index (DGI), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and modified Functional Reach Test (mFRT) were performed for evaluatione of pre- and post-intervention in gait and balance ability of participants. Results: Significantly differences in 10 MWT, DGI, BBS, and mFRT were observed between pre- and post-intervention in three groups (p<0.05). Improvement of pre- and post-intervention of mFRT showed significant difference (p<0.05). The highest rate of change was observed in the side walking with elastic-band group and rate of change showed in the order of the side walking without elastic-band group, walking on the treadmill group. Conclusion: This study suggests that side walking training with an elastic-band may help to improve gait and balance ability of stroke patients.

• Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
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• v.24 no.5
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• pp.443-446
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• 2003

In the present study. the design of multi-axial lower extremity orthosis was presented with adduction and abduction force data which were measured from three children with cerebral palsy and a normal child. The measurements of adduction and abduction forces were conducted in standing and wolking condition. Adduction and abduction forces were measured by strain gages which were attached on the lateral uprights of lower extremity orthoses. In the standing condition. addcution force of childrens was distributed from 0.11 kgf to 0.26 kgf. During the walking condition. adduction force was reached to 1.56 kgf and abduction force was reached to 1.52 kgf.

• Journal of the korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.45-54
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• 1996

최근 자동차의 안전성을 한층 강조하는 ASV 개념의 도입이 보편화되면서 이를 구현하기 위한 여러가지 기능들이 고안되어 지고 있는데, 그 중에서도 추돌경보 및 회피기능, 야간보행자 검지기능, 후측방 장애물검지 기능, 차간거리 일정유지 제어기능 등에 있어서 공통적으로 주행중 거리계측이 필요하다. 본고에서는 ASV기술에서 필요하고 또한 중요한 핵심기술인 차량탑재용 거리계측기술에 대하여 현재 실용화되어 있거나 실용가능성이 있는 기술을 수단과 방식으로 나누어 각각의 원리와 특징에 대해 소개하였다. 수단으로서는 초음파, 레이저, 밀리파를 제시하였으며, 방식으로는 펄스시간차방식, 진폭변조 및 위상복조방식, 주파수변조방식을 소개하였다. 또한 비젼은 이들과는 계측원리와 신호처리가 매우 상이하고 본특집에서 별도로 상세히 소개될 것이기 때문에 간략히 소개하였다.

• Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.1-9
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• 2013

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact on the ability to walk, balance after side walking training of hemiplegic patients caused by stroke. Method : The subjects were training before stroke onset whether more than one year elapsed 15 patients with chronic stroke patients, and Berg balance scale(BBS) and Timed up and go test(TUG), Functional reaching test(FRT), 20m walking time 200m walking time were measured and recorded. Training period, a total of three weeks, and training frequency circuit training times 10 minutes per training, 5-minute break, the 10-minute training total 25-minute training was conducted. Gait line of 3m to be based on the patient's side walking, and the risk of falling compared to the presence of the experimenter trained under was carried out. Result : 1. TUG, 2. 20m walking time, 3. 200m walking time 4. FRT, 5. All showed significant improvement in BBS. Judging from the results, the side walking training conducted three weeks due to chronic stroke hemiplegic patient's ability to balance and showed a positive effect on the improvement of walking ability. Conclusion : Accordingly, it was more effective to train hemiplegic patients with chronic stroke on side walking.

• PNF and Movement
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.93-103
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• 2018

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of goal-oriented side walking training on balance and gait in chronic stroke patients. Methods: This study involved 18 chronic stroke patients who were divided into an experimental group (n=9) and a control group (n=9). The experimental group performed goal-oriented side walking training, and the control group performed general side walking training. The walking variables assessed were walking speed, stride length, and 10-m walking time. The balance variables assessed were foot pressure, timed up and go test (TUG), and Berg balance scale (BBS). These variables were measured before and after the exercise. Wilcoxon's signed-rank test was used to compare the participants' performances before and after the intervention in both groups. The Mann-Whitney U test was conducted for between-group comparisons after the intervention. Statistical significance was set at ${\alpha}=0.05$ Results: Walking speed, stride length, 10-m walking time, TUG, and foot pressure were significantly improved in both groups after the exercise (p<0.05). The between-group comparison showed a significant improvement in the goal-oriented side walking group (p<0.05). However, there were no significant between-group differences in 10-m walking times (p>0.05) and BBS (p=0.05). Conclusion: The results revealed that goal-oriented side walking training was effective in improving the balancing and walking ability of chronic stroke patients.