• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.1-15
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• 2021

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate 1) the difference in static lower extremity alignment (SLEA) according to a history of lateral ankle sprain (LAS), 2) to identify SLEA factors affecting LAS, and 3) to present the cut-off value and 4) the usefulness and limitations of the SLEA measurement. Method: This case-control study recruited 88 men (age: 27.78±4.69 yrs) and 39 women (age: 24.62±4.20 yrs) subjects with and without LAS. SLEA measurement protocol included Q angle, tibiofemoral angle, genu recurvatum, rear foot (RF) angle, tibal varum and torsion, navicular drop, ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (DF ROM). Independent t-test, logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve were used for statistical analysis. Results: Men with a history of LAS had significantly smaller Q angles both in standing and in supine position, while women with a history of LAS had significantly greater DF ROM in non-weight bearing (NWB; p < 0.05). Logistic regression model suggests tibial varum (OR = 0.779, p = 0.021) and WB DF ROM (OR = 1.067, p = 0.045) were associated with LAS in men. In case of women, there were no significant SLEA factors for LAS, however, ROC curve analysis revealed standing RF angle (AUC = 0.647, p = 0.028) and NWB DF ROM (AUC = 0.648, p = 0.026) could be affecting factors for LAS. Conclusion: There are differences in SLEA according to the history of LAS, furthermore, the identified items were different by sex. In case of men, tibial varum and WB DF ROM affect LAS occurrence. Standing RF angle and NWB DF ROM of women could be a predictor for LAS. However, since the sensitivity and specificity in most of the SLEA measurements are low, kinematic in dynamic tasks should be considered together for a more accurate evaluation of LAS risk.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.89-93
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• 2022

Earthing, caused by direct skin contact with the Earth's surface, is used to reduce the symptoms of inflammation (fever, fever, swelling and pain). However, there is little evidence to support the anti-inflammatory effects of earthing mattresses. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate whether anti-inflammatory effect of earthing mattress using an in vivo animal model. The anti - inflammatory effect was evaluated by measuring ear thickness and foot volume in 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13 acetate (TPA) - induced ear edema and carrageenan - induced paw edema model, respectively. Balb/c mouse in carrageenan paw edema model showed significant anti - inflammatory effect in the group treated with earthing mattress for 4 hours or 24 hours for 3 days. For females, the anti-inflammatory effect was greater when the earthing mattress was added to the mattress than the mattress alone treatment. From the above results, it was found that the female responds more to the effect of the earthing as well as the mattress effect. In addition, when the male and female Balb/c mice were exposed to mattresses and earthing mattresses for 24 h for 3 days, respectively, the mattress and earthing mattresses showed significant inhibition of IL (Interleukin)-1β levels compared to the control. In the TPA ear edema model, Balb/c mouse showed significant anti - inflammatory effect in the group treated with the earthing mattress for 4 hours or 24 hours for 3 days. Both males and females showed more anti-inflammatory effects when they were exposed to earthing mattresses with mattresses added to the mattresses. From the above results, it was found that both male and female respond to the effect of earthing as well as the mattress effect in the TPA ear edema model. In conclusion, in this study, we have verified that earthing mattress shows inhibitory effects on TPA and carrageenan-induced inflammation. From these results, it is suggested that the anti-inflammatory effect can be expected by applying the earthing mattress to patients suffering from inflammatory diseases. However, there is a need to pinpoint exactly how the earthing mattress relieves inflammation, and further research is needed to investigate the mechanism.

• 인지과학
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.573-597
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• 2016

최근 행위 개념의 신경적 표상에 대한 fMRI나 EEG 연구들은 행위 개념의 처리가 감각-운동 정보의 모사(simulation)를 불러일으킨다고 주장한다. 이와 아울러 행위동사나 행위 문장 이해가 현재 수행해야 하는 행위를 간섭하거나 촉진시킨다는 행동연구들도 존재한다. 그러나 행위 개념 처리와 현재 행동 수행간의 실시간 상호작용이 감각-운동정보의 모사를 매개로 하는지, 또 다른 기전에 바탕을 두는지 아직까지 분명하지 않다. 본 연구에서는 행위 언어 지각이 어떻게 현재 행위 수행에 영향을 주는지 그 기저에 있는 신경 메커니즘을 시공간적으로 탐색하고자 시간해상도가 높은 뇌파 측정과 다중전류원분석이라는 뇌파분석 기법을 사용하였다. 이를 위하여 실험참가자에게 단서 자극 색상에 따라 손으로 버튼 누르기 행동과 발로 페달 밟기 행동을 해야 하는 단서-운동반응 과제를 수행하도록 하였고, 단서가 제시되기 직전에 반응 행위자체를 기술하는 행위동사(즉, 눌러라, 밟아라, 멈춰라)를 청각적으로 제시하여 행위동사와 반응 행동 간의 의미 일치성에 따른 상호작용을 관찰하였다. 반응시간 분석 결과, 손으로 버튼을 누르는 반응행위와 발을 이용하여 페달을 밟는 반응행위 모두에서 행위동사와 반응행위가 일치하는 경우 촉진효과가 관찰되었고, 불일치에 따른 간섭효과는 손 행위에서 나타났다. 전류원 파형 분석결과, 행위동사와 반응행위간의 의미일치성 효과는 행위 동사 처리 기간에는 베르니케 영역, 운동단서 제시 시점에선 전대상회와 보조운동영역, 운동수행 시점에서는 보조운동영역과 일차운동피질에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 관찰되었다. 현재 결과로는 행위동사가 특정 운동피질을 활성화시켜 이를 매개로 현재 행위에 영향을 준다고 하기보다, 뒤따르는 행위를 예측하고 이를 준비하는 과정에 영향을 미쳐, 촉진/간섭효과를 가져오는 것으로 보인다. 마지막으로 본 연구가 가지는 행위 개념의 신경학적 표상에 대한 함의와 연구 방법론상 한계에 대해 논의하였다.