• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.435-448
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• 2009

본 연구는 노인의 계단과 경사로 오르기와 평지보행 동안 하지의 운동학적 변화를 분석하는 것이었다. 건강한 노인 14명(남:10, 녀:4)이 실험에 참여하였으며 측정도구는 삼차원동작분석기인 Vicon system(Vicon, Oxford Metrics, England)을 사용하였다. 보행주기 각 시점에서 하지 관절의 각도 변화를 보행 조건(평지, 계단, 경사로)에 따라 알아보기 위해 일요인 반복측정 분산분석(one-way repeated measure of ANOVA)을 사용하였다. 전후면상에서 골반은 평지 보행에서 보행 주기 동안 전방굴곡이 나타났으며 계단과 경사로 오르기에서 전방굴곡이 증가하였다. 고관절과 슬관절는 모두 평지보행과 비교해 계단 오르기에서 굴곡이 더 증가하였다. 족관절은 평지보행과 비교해 경사로 오르기에서 굴곡이 더 증가하였다. 좌우면상에서 보행 주기 동안 평지보행과 비교해 계단 오르기에서 골반이 크게 올라갔으며 고관절도 계단 오르기에서 내전과 외전의 변화가 크게 나타났다. 또한 슬관절도 계단 오르기에서 내반이 증가하였고 족관절 역시 계단 오르기에서 내번이 증가하였다. 수평면상에서 보행 주기 동안 골반은 평지 보행과 비교해 계단과 경사로 오르기에서는 내회전이 대체로 증가하였고 고관절은 계단과 경사로 오르기에서 내회전이 증가하였으나 통계적으로 유의한 차이는 없었다. 슬관절은 계단 오르기에서 대체적으로 내회전이 증가하였고 족관절은 계단 오르기에서 대체적으로 외회전이 증가하였다. 이러한 결과는 노인의 계단과 경사로 오르기는 평지 보행과 비교해 하지의 운동학적 보행 변수들을 크게 변화시키는 것을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제9권10호
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• pp.423-432
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• 2018

본 연구는 볼링 선수의 상해 경험과 유형에 따라 상 하지 근력과 좌우 비대칭 차이를 살펴보고자 하였다. 본 연구 대상자는 상지 상해 경험 집단(upper body injury group, [UG], n=16)과 하지 상해 경험 집단(low body injury group, [LG], n=8), 상해 미경험 집단(non injury group, [NG], n=15)으로 선정하였다. 볼링 선수의 상 하지 근력은 Manual Muscle Tester 01165 (Lafayette Instrument Company, USA)로 등척성 최대 근력(Isometric strength)을 측정하였으며, 비대칭 지수(symmetry index, [SI])를 산출하였다. 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 하지 근력의 좌우 비대칭 지수는 엉덩관절의 신전과 외측회전 최대근력에서 상해 무경험 집단이 하지 상해 경험 집단에 비하여 통계적으로 크게 나타났다(p<.05). 위 결과를 통하여 하지 근력의 좌우 대칭이 하지 상해와 밀접한 관련이 있다고 판단되며, 상해 예방을 위해 하지 근력의 좌우 대칭 훈련이 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.255-266
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• 2022

Purpose: This study sought to study the effects of cross-legged sitting posture on joint motion. It also examined the correlation between the changes in the joint range of motion, musculoskeletal symptoms, and facial asymmetry. Methods: The Acumar Digital Inclinometer (Lafayette Instrument Company, USA) was used to measure the range of motion (ROM). We measured the flexion and extension of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine using a dual inclinometer, and measured the ROM of the shoulder and hip joint with a single inclinometer. The Likert scale questionnaire was used to investigate musculoskeletal symptoms and facial asymmetry. Results: The data analysis was performed using the Jamovi version 1.6.23 statistical software. After confirming the normality of the ROM with descriptive statistics, it was compared with the normal ROM through a one-sample t-test. Correlation matrix analysis was performed to confirm the association between facial asymmetry and musculoskeletal symptoms. The result of the one-sample t-test showed a significant increase in the thoracic spine extension and right and left hip external rotation (p<0.001^***), while most other joints were restricted. As per the frequency analysis, facial asymmetry was found to be 81.70%. Conclusion: The independent variable, namely cross-legged sitting posture led to an increase in ROM. The study also suggests that facial asymmetry and musculoskeletal symptoms could occur. Therefore, to prevent the increase and limitation of ROM and to prevent the occurrence of facial asymmetry and musculoskeletal symptoms, it is suggested that the usual cross-legged sitting posture should be avoided.

• 로봇학회논문지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.107-115
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• 2017

In this paper, four-bar linkage mechanism for the knee joint is developed which is used in prosthetics. But unlike the prosthetics, the feature of this mechanism is that the instantaneous center of rotation of the four-bar linkages can be moved behind the ground reaction force vector so that it can be passively supported without any external power. In addition, this mechanism is developed similar to the structure of the human knee joint for eliminating the sense of heterogeneity of the wearer. In order to design the mechanism with these two objectives, optimization design process is done using the PIAnO tool and detailed design is carried out through optimized variable values. The developed mechanism is attached to the robot which can assist the hip and ankle joints. In order to verify the operation of the developed knee mechanism, an insole type sensor was attached to the shoes to compare data values before and after wearing the robot. Result data showed that wearer wearing the exoskeleton robot with the knee mechanism was the same value regardless of whether the heavy tool is loaded or not.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2021

PURPOSE: Lumbosacral orthosis (LSO) is often used to help manage low back pain because it is economical and effective. This study examined the effects of flexible and semirigid LSOs on the lower-limb joint angles in walking in patients with chronic low back pain. METHODS: The effects of the lumbosacral orthosis during gait on the sagittal, frontal, horizontal planes and the change in lower limb angle were examined in fourteen chronic low back pain patients who walked without wearing a LSO, wearing a flexible LSO, and wearing a semirigid LSO in random order for three-dimensional motion analysis. RESULTS: The flexion of the hip and knee joints decreased more significantly during walking with an LSO than without one. The genu valgum angles were reduced in the stance phase more during walking with an LSO than without one. The external rotation of the knee joints in the stance phase increased more during walking with an LSO than without one. CONCLUSION: The angles of the lower-limb joints of patients with chronic low back pain are affected by walking with an LSO, and the effects increased as the LSO stiffened.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.18-27
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• 2013

The purpose of this study was to compare the ring lock type knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO) with newly developed 4-bar linkage KAFO on the gait characteristics of persons with poliomyelitis clinically. This 4-bar linkage is the stance control type KAFO which provide the stability during stance phase and knee flexion during swing phase. Two subjects participated in this study voluntarily. We provided the customized 4-bar linkage KAFO then asked the subjects to walk in level surface and stairs under the two different KAFO conditions. The characteristics of gait in the persons with poliomyelitis were evaluated using a 3D motion analysis system and force plate. Additionally 6 minute walk test for physiological cost index were conducted using pulse oximeter to measure the energy consumption. In the results of this study, the differences of 4-bar linkage KAFO compared with ring lock type KAFO are as follows: (1) Walking speed, stride length, and step length on level increased in subjects, (2) The gait symmetry was improved by generated knee flexion and decreased pelvic external rotation on level and stairs walking, (3) Decreased vertical excursion of center of mass and pelvic elevation during swing phase was decreased on level, (4) Knee extension moment, hip flexion moment, hip and knee internal rotation moment of non-braced limb were decreased on level walking, (5) Walking speed in 6-minute walk test was increased and physiological cost index was decreased. These findings indicate that 4-bar linkage KAFO compared with ring lock type KAFO is effective in enhancing pattern, endurance, and energy consumption in level surface and stairs walking.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.169-178
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• 2010

연구목적 : 이 연구는 수직적 교합고경의 증가에 따른 사지 근력에 대한 영향을 관찰하고자 하였다. 연구재료 및 방법 : 평균 연령 21세의 10명의 남자를 선발하였다. 상악피개형의 교합장치를 제작하여 장치를 착용하지 않은 교두감합 (Intercuspal Position, ICP)시와 2mm, 3.5mm 그리고 5mm 수직적 교합고경을 증가시킨 위치에서 각각의 근력을 Cybex II dynamometer (Lumex Inc., Ronkonkoma, NY, USA)를 이용하여 측정하였다. 결과 : 측정한 14가지 동작 중 hip의 굴곡운동과 신전운동, forearm의 회외운동, shoulder의 내전운동, knee의 외전운동과 내전운동, ankle의 배측굴곡과 족측굴곡에서 교합장치의 장착시 근력의 유의한 증가를 보였다 (p<0.05). 결론 : 이 연구의 결과로 볼 때 수직적 교합고경을 증가시켰을 때 대부분의 동작에서 평균근력이 증가된다고 결론지을 수 있었다. 특히 3.5mm 수직적 교합고경을 증가시켰을 때 가장 높은 평균근력 증가율을 보였다.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.47-54
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• 2007

Purpose : The purpose of this study were to determine the effect of a Elastic Theraband Exercise Based of PNF L/E pattern on the gait of the chronic Hemiplegic Patients. Methods : We selected the 20 chronic Hemiplegic Patients not given treatment now and divided them into two groups of both 10 Elastic Theraband group and 10 Self Exercise. The first group went through a Elastic Theraband Exercise Based of PNF L/E pattern 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week, for 6 weeks. Exercise used to blue elastic band which 2 patterns of PNF by 1) hip extension - abduction - internal rotation with knee extension. 2) hip flexion - adduction - external rotation with knee flexion. The latter group experienced Self Exercise, 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week, for 6 weeks. Firstly, we measured the absolute improvement of gait velocity(m/s), cadence(steps/min) among walking characters. Secondly, we measured the functional walking ability such as Functional Ambulatory Category(FAC, score out of 5), Modified Motor Assesment Scale(MMAS, score out of 6). Data analysis was performed with using SPSS 12.0 win program. The descriptive analysis was used to obtain average and standard deviation. The independent t-test and the paired t-test were used to compare both the groups about pre and post training test. Treatment effects were established by pre and post assessment. Subjects tolerated the training well without side-effects. Therefore, the results of this study were as follows; Results : 1. There was a more significant improvement of Gait velocity(0.12m/s) Elastic Theraband group(p<.05). 2. There was a more significant improvement of cadence(9.40steps/min) Elastic Theraband group(p<.05). Conclusion : As we can see from above, the findings suggest that Elastic Theraband may be more effective than the Self Exercise for improving some gait parameters such as Gait velocity and Cadency. This conclusion also suggest that Elstic Theraband is more effective for the improvement of gait of chronic Hemiplegic Patients.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.179-189
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• 2008

본 연구는 9명의 남자 중학교 초보피험자들을 대상으로 태권도 옆차기 동작의 숙련정도에 따른 운동학적 협응과정을 살펴보는 데 목적을 두었다. 이용된 변인은 최대합성직선속도, 분절간 각속도, 각도 대 각도 도면이었다. 분석결과, 연습후기로 갈수록 인접한 분절간의 운동량 전이가 잘 이루어져 각 분절의 최대합성직선속도가 유의하게 증가하였으며 분절간 각속도에서 학습후기로 갈수록 몸통에서 대퇴, 하퇴분절로의 순차적인 전이를 보였으며 던지는 듯하면서 미는 듯한 동작형태를 보였다. 엉덩관절과 무릎관절의 각도-각도 도면에서는 학습초기에는 다이나믹스한 변화를 보였으나 학습이 됨에 따라 숙련된 피험자처럼 안정적인 협응 패턴을 보여주었다.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.21-27
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• 2002

Pressure sores are an ulceration and necrosis of the skin and underlying tissue usually occur after prolonged or repeated pressure by interruption of blood flow from the small. vessels to the skin and deep tissue. The management of pressure sores is mostly difficult and requires prolonged hospitalization or repeated surgical interventions with a high recurrence rate. In this article we reviewed 14 cases of National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Pannel staging III, IV over the lateral malleolar area of the ankle in 2 years period from January 1999 to October 2001. The pressure over lateral malleolar area was mainly due to unique Korean sitting position with cross legs at flexed hips and knees or supine position of patient with external rotation of low extremity. Male to female ratio was 11: 3 and ages were between 36 and 83 (mean age: 67.1 years). Associated diseases were DM(7 cases), Hemiparesis caused by CVA(2 cases), Liver cirrhosis(2 cases), disarticulation of opposite hip due to squamous cell ca.(1 case), Intertrochanteric Fx.(1 case). Wound cultures reported Staphylococus, Pseudomonas and others. Abnormally elevated ESR and CRP were seen in 6 cases. Operative treatments were irrigation and debridement, direct closure with gravity drainage and skin grafting. The most important aspect of pressure sore treatment is pressure relief of the lateral malleolar area. Pressure-relieving Cast or Brace was helpful for local management and preventing recurrence.