• 재활복지공학회논문지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.41-46
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• 2013

본 논문은 대퇴 절단 환자를 위한 의지를 설계하고 최적화를 통해 경량화하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 대퇴절단환자의 경우 정상적인 보행을 위해서는 무릎 관절의 움직임을 모사하는 것이 무엇보다 중요하다. 따라서 무릎 관절 움직임을 모사할 수 있는 1자유도의 능동형 대퇴 의지를 설계하였다. 3개의 링크들로 이루어진 기구학 식을 통해 능동형 대퇴 의지의 작동범위 및 토크를 계산하였다. 또한 의지를 구성하는 주요 부품에 대한 유한요소해석을 통해 작동 환경에서의 안정성을 검증하고 최적화 기법을 통해 중요 부품의 경량화를 진행하였다. 동일한 조건에서 형상최적화를 수행하여 안정성을 확보하면서 최소부피를 가지는 형상을 구현하였다. 해석 결과를 통해 주요 부품의 경우 약 35%정도 무게가 감소한 것을 확인할 수 있다.(abstract)와 동일한 내용으로 국문으로 작성하시면 됩니다. 본 논문은 생체신호를 기반으로 하여 노약자들이 사용할 수 있는 재활기기들의 훈련 프로그램 및 데이터 관리에 대한 것이다. 노약자의 신체조건, 취향에 대한 기능적, 감성적 특성을 반영하여 개발된 프로그램으로서 남녀 구분이 되어 있다. 65세 이상의 노약자 20명을 대상으로 수행한 일련의 실험을 통하여 프로그램의 신뢰성과 우수성을 확인하였다.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.97-105
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• 2008

수영과 핀수영의 스타트 동작의 운동학적 변인들을 3차원 영상분석법으로 비교분석하였다. 수영 스타트에서는 상지는 후상방으로 몸통은 전상방으로 이동했다가 전하방으로 하강하는 양상을 보인 반면 핀수영 스타트에서는 모든 분절이 전하방으로 이동하는 양상을 보였다. 수영 스타트에서 신체중심은 멀리 전방으로 수평 이동하다가 하방으로 급격히 이동하는 반면 핀수영 스타트에서의 중심은 짧은 시간에 전하방으로 가깝게 이동하는 것으로 나타났다. 입수 시 수영의 중심은 수직 속도가 핀수영의 중심은 수평속도가 높게 나타났다. 수영과 핀수영 모두 상지의 속도가 하지보다 더 신체중심의 속도에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 핀수영 스타트에서 고관절은 점프 전에 굴곡을 하는 반면 수영에서는 점프 후 공중에서 2번 굴곡을 하는 것으로 나타났다. 핀수영의 슬관절 굴곡 신전운동이 수영보다 더 급격한 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.315-324
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• 2012

The purpose of current study was to investigate the effects of the heights on the lower extremities, torso and neck segments for energy dissipation during single-leg drop landing from different heights. Twenty eight young healthy male subjects(age: $23.21{\pm}1.66yr$, height: $176.03{\pm}4.22cm$, weight: $68.93{\pm}5.36kg$) were participated in this study. The subjects performed the single-leg drop landing from the various height(30, 45 & 60 cm). Force plates and motion-capture system were used to capture ground reaction force and kinematics data, respectively. The results were as follows. First, the ROM at the ankle, knee, hip and trunk was increased with the increased heights but the ROM at the neck was increased in the 60cm. Second, the angular velocity, moment and eccentric work at the ankle, knee, hip, trunk, and neck was increased with the increased heights. Third, the contribution to total work at the knee joint was not significantly different, while the ankle joint rate was decreased and hip and neck rate was increased in the 60cm, and trunk rate was increased with the increased heights. Lastly, the increase in landing height was able to augment the level of energy dissipation not only at the lower extremities but also at the trunk and neck. The findings showed that drop landing affect trunk and neck with lower extremity joints. Therefore, we need to consider that trunk and neck strengthening including stability should be added to reduce sports injury during prevention training.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.239-245
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• 2013

Purpose: Osteoarthritis occurs in many different joints of the body, causing pain, stiffness, and decreased function. The knee is the most frequently affected joint of the lower limb. The aim of this study was to investigate the differences of biomechanics between independent gait and anterior walker dependent gait of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Methods: Lower limb joint kinematics and kinetics were evaluated in 15 patients with knee osteoarthritis when walking independently and when walking with an anterior walker. Participants were evaluated in a gait laboratory, with self-selected gait speed and natural arm swing. Results: When walking with a dependent anterior walker, participants walked significantly faster (p<0.01), using a longer stride length (p<0.01), compared to independent gait. When walking with a dependent anterior walker, participants exhibited significantly greater knee flexion/extension motion (p<0.01) and lower knee flexion moment (p<0.05) compared to independent gait. When walking with a dependent anterior walker, participants showed significantly greater peak ankle motion (p<0.01), ankle dorsiflexion/plantarflexion moments (p<0.01), and ankle power generation (p<0.05) compared to independent gait. Conclusion: These biomechanical properties of gait, observed when participants walked with a dependent anterior walker, may be a compensatory response to impaired knee function to allow sufficient power generation for propulsion. Therefore, rehabilitative strategies for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee are needed in order to improve not only knee function but also hip and ankle function.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.175-180
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• 2018

Objective: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) has been considered the primary treatment for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injured patient. However, there is little biomechanical evidence regarding bilateral knee joint biomechanics during landing and cutting task after ACLR. Method: Eighteen females with ACLR participated in this investigation. Double leg jump landing (DLJL) and single leg jump cut (SLJC) biomechanics were assessed. Results: During DLJL, the healthy knee showed greater knee valgus angle at initial contact ($^{\circ}$) compared to the injured knee (Injured: $2.93{\pm}2.59$, Healthy: $4.20{\pm}2.46$, t=2.957, p=0.009). There was a significant difference in anterior tibial shear force ($N{\times}N^{-1}$) with greater in the injured knee (Injured: $1.41{\pm}0.39$, Healthy: $1.30{\pm}0.35$, t=2.201, p=0.042). During SLJC, injured knee showed greater knee extension moment ($N^*m{\times}[N^*m]^{-1}$) compared to healthy knee (Injured: $0.51{\pm}0.19$, Healthy: $0.47{\pm}0.17$, t=2.761, p=0.013). However, there was no significant differences between the knees in the other variables. Conclusion: ACLRfemales exhibited a greater knee valgus angle at initial contact and lesser anterior tibial shear force on the healthy knee during double leg jump landing. In addition, ACLR females showed a greater knee extension moment on the injured knee during single leg jump cut.

• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제16권10호
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• pp.948-956
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• 2010

The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of a prototype KAFO (Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis) powered by two artificial pneumatic muscles during walking. We had previously built powered AFO (Ankle-Foot Orthosis) and KO (Knee Orthosis) and used it effectively in studies on assistance of plantaflexion and knee extension motion. Extending the previous study to a KAFO presented additional challenges related to the assistance of gait motion for rehabilitation training. Five healthy males were performed gait motion on treadmill wearing KAFO equipped with artificial pneumatic muscles to power ankle plantaflexion and knee extension. Subjects walked on treadmill at 1.5 km/h under four conditions without extensive practice: 1) without wearing KAFO, 2) wearing KAFO with artificial muscles turned off, 3) wearing KAFO powered only in plantaflexion under feedforward control, and 4) wearing KAFO powered both in plantaflexion and knee extension under feedforward control. We collected surface electromyography, foot pressure and kinematics of ankle and knee joint. The experimental result showed that a muscular strength of wearing KAFO powered plnatarfexion and knee extension under feedforward control was measured to be lower due to pneumatic assistance and foot pressure of wearing KAFO powered plnatarfexion and knee extension under feedforward control was measured to be greater due to power assistance. In the result of motion analysis, the ankle angle of powered KAFO in terminal stance phase was found a peak value toward plantaflexion and there were difference of maximum knee flexion range among condition 2, 3 and 4 in mid-swing phase. The current orthosis design provided plantaflexion torque of ankle jonit in terminal stance phase and knee extension torque of knee joint in mid-swing phase.

• 대한견주관절학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한견주관절학회 2009년도 제17차 학술대회
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• pp.44-44
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• 2009

The purpose of this study was to investigate humeral translation relative to the glenoid invivo during loaded and unloaded shoulder abduction. CT scans of 9 healthy shoulders were acquired and 3D models were created. The subject was positioned in front of a fluoroscope and motions were recorded during active abduction. The subjects performed two trials of holding a 3kg weight and unload. 3D motions were determined using model-based 3D-to-2D registration to obtain 6 degrees of freedom kinematics. Glenohumeral translation was determined by finding the location on the humeral head with the smallest separation from the glenoid. Humeral translation was referenced to the glenoid center in the superior/inferior direction. The humerus moved an average of 2 mm, from inferior to central on the glenoid, during arm abduction for both conditions. The humeral head was centered within 1mm from the glenoid center above $70^{\circ}$. There were no statistically significant differences for both conditions. The standard deviation decreased gradually over the motion, with significantly lower variability at the end of abduction compared to the initial unloaded position. We assumed that the humeral translation to the center of the glenoid provides maximum joint congruency for optimal shoulder function and joint longevity. We believe this information will lead to better strategies to prevent shoulder injuries, enhance rehabilitation, and improve surgical treatments.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.28-35
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• 2005

The purpose of this study was to determine whether gender differences existed in knee valgus kinematics in college students when performing a vertical drop landing. The hypothesis of this study was that females would demonstrate greater knee valgus motion. These differences in knee valgus motion may be indicative of decreased dynamic knee joint control in females. This study compared the initial knee valgus angle and maximum knee valgus angle at the instant of impact on vertical drop landings between healthy men and women. In this study, 60 participants (30 males, 30 females) dropped from a height of 43 cm. A digital camera and two-dimensional video motion analysis software were used to analyze the kinematic data. There was significant difference in the mean knee valgus angle at initial contact landing between the two groups (Mean=$7.88^{\circ}$, SD=$4.24^{\circ}$ in males, Mean=$12.93^{\circ}$, SD=$2.89^{\circ}$ in females). The range of knee valgus angle on landing (Mean=$3.25^{\circ}$, SD=$5.72^{\circ}$ in males, Mean=$11.44^{\circ}$, SD=$6.39^{\circ}$ in females) was differed significantly (p<.05). The maximal angle of knee valgus on landing (Mean=$10.91^{\circ}$, SD=$6.89^{\circ}$ in males, Mean=$24.25^{\circ}$, SD=$6.38^{\circ}$ in females) was also differed significantly (p<.05). The females landed with a larger range of knee valgus motion than the males and this might have increased the likelihood of a knee injury. The absence of dynamic knee joint stability may be responsible for increased rates of knee injury in females. No method for accurate and practical screening and identification of athletes at increased risk of ACL injury is currently available to target those individuals that would benefit from neuromuscular training before sports participation.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.511-517
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• 2004

기존의 재활운동 장치들은 상지 또는 하지의 특정한 관절에 대해서만 재활운동이 가능하게 개발되었다. 따라서 여러 관절을 재활시키고자 할 경우, 그에 맞는 다양한 종류의 재활기구 들이 필요하다. 이러한 단점을 보완하기 위하여 본 연구에서는 각 관절에서 이루어지는 다양한 재활운동을 통합 구현하는 CMRS(CIM and Robotics Lab. Multi - joint Rehabilitation System)을 제안하였다. 이 시스템을 위해 인체의 상지 및 하지에 대한 기구학적 특성을 이용하여 각 관절의 회전 특성 및 좌표관계를 조사하였으며, 이와 같은 연구를 바탕으로 재활운동 기구 제작 시 알맞은 메커니즘을 제시하고. 다양한 재활 부위와 이를 재활 운동시키는 헤드부의 위치관계를 연구하였다. 시뮬레이션을 통하여 재활운동 시스템의 가능성을 판별하였고. 안정되고 편리한 위치 조정을 위한 베이스프레임을 개발하였다. 이를 고려하여 최종적으로 8개의 자유도를 가진 CMRS을 개발하였으며 다 관절을 하나의 시스템으로 재활 가능할 것이라 사료 된다.

• 한국자동차공학회논문집
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.104-113
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• 2013

New USNCAP has been carried out by NHTSA including front and side crash from MY2011. In this paper, test results for USNCAP Side crash were reviewed by statistical analysis. This review focused on side crash test results to investigate the effect of changes from new USNCAP side crash test protocol among 30 passenger cars. These results were summarized as followings. Total number of 5 star vehicles on the front seat dummy (16 vehicles, 53.3%) was slightly smaller than the rear seat's (17 vehicles, 56.7%) in MDB test. For the ES-2re dummy, chest injury, ie maximum rib deflection contributed to 66% in the mean value of $P_{joint}$. Pelvis injury was highly dependent upon performance up to 87% in the SID-IIs dummy cited on the rear seat in average $P_{joint}$. For Pole test, pelvis injury made contribution to the average performance to 83%. For standard deviation, it showed the largest value in the same body region as the mean value for each dummy. Overall front seat performance showed 14 vehicles, 44.6% with 5 star vehicles less than each MDB or Pole test result. This result showed that performances in MDB test were different pattern to Pole test on driver position. Number of 5star vehicles for overall side NCAP performance are 18 passenger cars (60%). Curtain airbag and driver thorax airbag were equipped in all test vehicles. One vehicle is equipped with thorax airbag in the rear seat. Results from two side tests considered as reliability problem, ie the cause for large standard deviation in side crash test. Consequently, the countermeasure for new USNCAP side crash test is essential to design the effective side structures for side collision and to control well dummy kinematics with curtain and thorax airbag in order to reduce chest and pelvis injuries.