• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.1663-1669
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• 2007

Acute transverse myelitis(ATM) is defined as an acute intramedullary dysfunction of the spinal cord, ascendng or static involving both halves of the cord and appearing without any history of previous neurological diseases due to traumatic accident, tumor of all kind, encephalitis and of course excluding all possible viral, bacterial and fungal infection. It is mainly characterized by acute motor disorder of both limbs in respect to which spinal segments are affected as well as sensory disorder and dysuria & dyschezia. The exact cause is unknown, however it is recently suggested that immunological factors are highly involved. It has been reported by several reliable sources that it is often accompanied by immunological diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE). As treatments non steroid anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDS) are primarily recommended as to steroids, limited doses are injected only with the proper prescription from the physician. Operative methods are not options as traumatic accidents and tumors are excluded as factors. To enhance muscle strength and prevent articular contracture physical therapy and passive exercise is imperative. The following patient whose chief complaints were mainly about hypoesthesia of Rt. lower limb and stiffness of phalanges of both fingers as well as to weakness of lower extermity. Therefore it has been diagnosed as arthalgia syndrome. In oriental medicine factors such as wind evil heat-evil, dampness-heat evil, cold evil cause the arthalgia syndrome. In this case the patient was diagnosed as dampness-heat evil and herbal medicine Chunglijagam-Tang and Dong-Qi acupuncture was applied to treat bladder disorder.

• 한국의사학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.3-14
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• 2005

Among modern people's life-style, the lack of exercise and sleep is related to infertility. Underexercise accumulates damp-sputum, resulting in the insufficiency of essence. It also obstructs the creation of essence, leading to insufficient essence. Activities at night without sleep cannot create the condition to help the process of yin, causing the insufficiency of essence. Fast food is made from the cattle which are fed the feed containing growth hormone and antibiotics in large quantities. Growth hormone causes the process of yang excessively in human body, while antibiotic suppresses the process of yin, leading to excessive damp-heat and hyperactive ministerial fire. Antiseptic included in instant food hampers the process of fermentation, or yin, and inhibits the digestion mechanism, obstructing damp-heat and bringing about hyperactive ministerial fire. Intake of excessive flesh and meat gives rise to incomplete combustion and hinders the creation of essence, causing hyperactive ministerial fire due to the lack of yin. Milk suits the calf that has a rapid growth cycle. Milk intake by humans leads to the rapid process of yang and eventually hyperactivity of ministerial fire. The imbalance between yin and yang, with essence insufficent and ministerial fire hyperactive, causes infertility in three aspects. First, the lack of essence itself makes conception difficult. Secondly, damp-sputum resulting from ministerial fire obstructs the circulation of qi and blood. It also hampers the normal supply of qi and blood to the uterus. Thirdly, the excessive process of yang may result in infertility. Generally speaking, pregnancy starts with implantation. If the excessive process of yang is in progress in body, static condition needed for implantation cannot be maintained, leading to infertility.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제49권5호
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• pp.515-525
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• 2019

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a customized health promotion program (CHPP) on depression, cognitive functioning, and physical health of elderly women living alone in the community. Methods: A randomized comparison of pre-and post-test design was used with 62 participants assigned to either an intervention (n=32 in seven clusters) or a control group (n=30 in seven clusters) in 14 areas of a town. The final sample included 30 intervention participants who completed the CHPP for 10 weeks, and 26 control participants. The intervention group participated in the CHPP weekly; they were provided with instructions about coping with their chronic illnesses, lifestyle modification, risk management, providing emotional support to each other, and floor-seated exercise, which they were encouraged to do three times a week in their homes. Results: Significant group differences were found in depression (U=48.50, p<.001), cognitive functioning (U=2.50, p<.001), left arm flexibility (U=251.50, p=.023), right arm flexibility (U=225.00, p=.007), static balance (U=237.00, p=.012), and gait ability (U=190.50, p=.004). However, there were no significant differences in bothgrip strength and muscle mass between the two groups. Conclusion: The findings indicate that CHPP was overall effective at improving depression, cognitive functioning, and physical functioning of elderly women living alone, and could therefore be considered a positive program for community-dwelling elderly women living alone.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.88-93
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• 2018

Objective: Elevated cholesterol levels contribute to changes of the arterial endothelial permeability. Hyperlipidemia promotes atherosclerosis and is associated with an increased risk of stroke incidence. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of having a history of hyperlipidemia prior to a stroke incidence on postural balance, anticipatory dynamic postural control, gait endurance and gait performance in individuals with hemiparetic stroke. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Fifty-two adults who were diagnosed with stroke 6 months ago or more were enrolled in this study. They were divided into two different groups according to hyperlipidemia history before stroke. All participants were assessed with the Activities-specific into Balance Confidence (ABC) scale, Berg Balance scale (BBS), Dynamic Gait Index (DGI), Timed Up and Go test (TUG), and the 6-minute walk test (6MWT). An independent t-test was used to analyze the difference between the hyperlipidemia group and non-hyperlipidemia group. Results: After analysis, the BBS, TUG, and 6MWT scores were significantly different between the hyperlipidemia and non-hyperlipidemia group, but not the ABC and DGI scores. Conclusions: The results of this study show that having a history of hyperlipidemia before stroke affects static and dynamic postural balance performance, anticipatory dynamic postural balance, and gait endurance in individuals with chronic hemiparetic stroke. Based on the results of this study, we also suggest treatment for hyperlipidemia should be implemented throughout the therapeutic interventions, such as pharmacological or exercise programs, in order to restore the physical function of stroke survivors.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.321-326
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• 2019

Background: Performing cognitive tasks and muscular fatigue have been shown to increase muscle activity of the lower extremity during quiet standing. A common intervention to reduce muscular fatigue is to provide a softer shoe-surface interface. However, little is known regarding how muscle activity is affected by softer shoe-surface interfaces during static standing. The purpose of this study was to assess lower extremity muscular activity during erect standing on three different standing surfaces, before and after an acute workload and during cognitive tasks. Methods: Surface electromyography was collected on ankle dorsiflexors and plantarflexors, and knee flexors and extensors of fifteen male participants. Dependent electromyography variables of mean, peak, root mean square, and cocontraction index were calculated and analyzed with a $2{\times}2{\times}3$ within-subject repeated measures analysis of variance. Results: Pre-workload muscle activity did not differ between surfaces and cognitive task conditions. However, greater muscle activity during post-workload balance assessment was found, specifically during the cognitive task. Cognitive task errors did not differ between surface and workload. Conclusions: The cognitive task after workload increased lower extremity muscular activity compared to quite standing, irrespective of the surface condition, suggesting an increased demand was placed on the postural control system as the result of both fatigue and cognitive task.

• 한국의상디자인학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.45-57
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• 2022

A rash guard, also known as rash vest or rashie, is functional sportswear that protects the wearer's skin from various dangers during outdoor sports activities. It is durable and comfortable since it is designed considering muscle movement. In modern society, more and more people enjoy leisure activities due to an increase in income level and increased leisure hours. Water leisure activities are increasingly enjoyed in the summer. As the way people think of leisure evolves, people are more inclined toward dynamic leisure sports rather than static facility tourism. Therefore, more research on rash guards is required. By identifying and analyzing the design preferences and purchase behaviors of young adults on rash guards, this study aims to provide basic data on the actual sportswear behaviors concerning those who are most active in water sports, people in their 20s and 30s. Furthermore, the study aims to contribute to a healthy exercise lifestyle for women who enjoy water sports and the growth of the water sportswear market. In the study, a survey was conducted using a questionnaire to investigate the wearing behaviors and purchase preferences as well as the wearing satisfaction on rash guards. For the study, 200 copies of the questionnaire were distributed and collected to be used as analysis data. The questionnaire consisted of 36 questions, 6 about demographic characteristics, 11 about purchase preferences, and 19 about wearing satisfaction. The collected data was analyzed using the statistical program SPSS 8.0. The study results can be used as basic data to investigate the design preferences and wearing behaviors of rash guards of women in their 20s and 30s. The results found numerous complaints on comfortableness and durability, which suggests more concern and improvements are necessary in those areas when designing patterns for rash guards.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.317-325
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• 2015

본 연구는 융 복합적 차원에서 걷기 운동 여성참여자의 신체이미지가 심리적 행복감에 미치는 영향을 규명하는 것이다. 본 연구의 조사도구는 설문지로서 2014년도 국민건강보험공단에서 실시한 걷기 프로그램에 참여한 여성들을 편의표본추출법(convenience sample)을 사용하여 150명에게 실시하여 최종 135명의 표본을 최종분석에 사용하였다. 수집된 자료는 SPSS/WIN 15.0 V 프로그램을 이용하여 인구통계학적 특성을 파악하기 위하여 빈도분석(Frequency analysis)을 실시하였다. 또한 연구문제 해결을 위하여 다중회귀분석(Multiple Regression Analysis)을 실시하였다. 그리고 신뢰성과 타당성 검증을 위하여 Cronbach' ${\alpha}$ 검증과 탐색적 요인분석을 실시하였다. 이상과 같은 연구방법 및 자료 분석에 결과를 통해 본 연구에서 도출된 결론은 다음과 같다. 걷기 운동 여성참가자의 신체이미지 중 유능감, 외모, 건강요인은 심리적 행복감의 하위요인인 몰입감과 행복감에 정(+)적인 영향을 미친다.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.237-244
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• 2016

Purpose: This case report examines the influence of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) combined with a dynamic neuromuscular stabilization approach on balance in patients with cerebellar atrophy. Methods: The target subject of this case report was a 34-year-old woman who was informed of the purpose of this research and voluntarily agreed to participate in it. The case report conformed to research ethics based on the Helsinki Declaration. The target subject was confirmed to have cerebellar atrophy from an unknown cause in 2009 and was diagnosed with slight ataxia. At that time, she could carry out daily activities without physical therapy. On May 19, 2015, she suffered both a subdural hemorrhage (SDH) and subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) in a traffic accident. She was urgently moved to the emergency room and managed by nonsurgical treatment, and then, the cerebellar atrophy and ataxia gradually deteriorated. To evaluate the patient's balance capacity before and after intervention, the trunk impairment scale (TIS), trunk impairment scale (OLST) during eye-closing/opening, timed up and go test (TUG), and visual analogue scale (VAS) were conducted. The PNF intervention program was executed for 30 min, four times a week, for three weeks. Results: The TIS and OLST during eye-closing/opening were improved by as much as a point, by 8.15 s and 6.21 s, respectively, after applying the PNF program. TUG and VAS decreased by 1.33 s and 3 points, respectively, after intervention. According to the result, the OLST during eye-closing/opening and VAS improved remarkably in comparison with those before intervention. Conclusion: As the final result of the case report, PNF intervention combined with DNSA more effectively improved the static balance capacity, such as the OLST during eye-closing/opening and VAS, compared to the dynamic balance capacity. In addition, the intervention duration and period of the exercise program are recommended to be more than 1 h a day for four weeks considering the learning ability of a patient with cerebellar atrophy.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.281-292
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• 2011

본 연구는 PNF 중 스프린터 패턴 적용 시 하지의 근 활성도가 균형 능력에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 다음과 같이 실시하였다. 편마비 환자 24명을 대조군과 실험군으로 나누어 실험군에 주 3회, 6주 동안 PNF의 상 하지 패턴의 결합인 스프린터 패턴(Sprinter pattern)을 실시하였다. 하지 근활성도는 내 외측광근, 내 외측슬괵근, 외측비복근의 활동전위의 실효치 값을 분석하였다. 균형 능력 검사는 FICSIT-4, FSST, MTD-Balance system 이용하여 측정하였다. 운동 적용 방법에 따른 측정 시점에 대한 대조군과 실험군의 유의성 검정은 Two-way repeated measure ANOVA를 실시하였고, 각 측정 항목들 간의 상관관계를 알아보기 위하여 Pearson correlation으로 분석하였다. 그 결과, 스프린터 패턴의 적용은 마비측 하지의 근 활성도를 증가시켜 정적 및 동적 균형능력을 향상시키는데 효과가 있었음을 확인할 수 있었다. 따라서 마비측 하지의 효율적 근동원을 위한 치료적 중재프로그램으로 적극적인 활용과 함께 다양한 운동 패턴들과 결합시켜 새로운 중재를 개발할 필요가 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국정보전자통신기술학회논문지
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.3-8
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• 2009

척추 및 보행질환 등에서 재활과 교정을 위하여 정형외과 및 가정 등에서는 견인운동치료기를 주로 사용하고 있다. 하지만 견인운동치료기를 사용함에 있어 간혹 무리하게 사용함에 따라 인체에 문제점이 발생하고 있다. 지속적인 견인력 작용을 이용한 치료방법에 견인운동치료기를 이용하는데, 이 때 작용하는 견인력을 측정하여 운동 시간을 조절할 필요가 있다. 그러나 현재 출시되고 있는 제품에는 견인력을 측정하는 센서가 대부분이 장착되어 있지 않고 있다. 그래서 스트레인 게이지를 이용한 견인측정센서, 출력신호로서의 변환을 위한 증폭기 및 성능 검증을 위하여 측정용 실험 장치를 설계 제작하고, 이를 이용하여 견인측정센서를 실험 하였다. 견인 부하에 따른 견인측정센서의 전기적 반응치를 측정하고 분석 결과, 캘리브레이션을 통하여 센서는 선형적인 출력을 보였고 환자의 움직임 여부에 관계없이 일정하게 견인측정센서의 반응이 나타남을 알 수가 있었다. 정적인 상태에서의 실험에서 최대 에러율이 약 1%이내이고, 동적인 실험에서 평균 에러율이 약 0.7%로 나타났다. 온도 변화에 따른 견인측정센서의 최대 출력치 변화량(output variation)이 약 0.3%이므로 견인 측정용 센서로 사용 가능하다고 판단된다.