• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.107-113
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• 2007

The purpose of this study were to investigate the effects of knee brace on the knee muscular neuro-biomechanical variables during the rebound in female highschool basketball players. Twelve high school female ($17.9{\pm}0.8years$) basketball players rebound jumped for maximal vertical height to sufficiently stress the anterior cruciate ligament with and without knee brace. Kinematic data were collected to estimate the knee flexion, abduction angles and jump height. The EMG data from the biceps femoris and rectus femoris was used to estimate the ratio of quadriceps muscle activity. Female athletes with knee brace showed more reduced the knee abduction angle and the ratio of quadriceps muscle activity at foot contact phase than without knee brace. In conclusion, Female athletes with brace reduced knee anterior cruciate ligament loads.

• 패션비즈니스
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.93-107
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• 2023

This study aimed to design a knee brace with dry electrode EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) for elite badminton players suffering from knee pain and assess its effectiveness in relieving pain and improving mobility. The assessment measured knee joint range of motion (ROM), Sargent jump height, and pain perception using a visual analog scale (VAS). Four experimental groups were established: stability, pain induction after 100 squats, muscle soreness induction with a regular knee brace, and muscle soreness induction with the EMS knee brace. The most suitable knee brace was selected from four samples to design the EMS knee brace. The conductive fabric was integrated into the inner surface of the knee brace to enhance EMS conductivity for the quadriceps muscles. Tensile strength tests showed that the dry electrode did not significantly affect the physical functionality of the knee brace.Regarding knee joint ROM and Sargent jump height, the EMS knee brace outperformed muscle soreness induction with a regular knee brace and wearing a standard knee brace. VAS measurements demonstrated that the EMS braces effectively alleviated pain perception in most cases. The results indicate the potential for developing EMS braces to alleviate pain and prevent injuries for athletes across various sports.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.27-33
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• 2014

In volleyball, the most common injuries are anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. For this reason, volleyball players frequently use knee brace as prophylactic and rehabilitation measures. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of knee brace on anterior cruciate ligament injuries risk factors during spike take off in female volleyball players. Fifteen female volleyball players were recruited and performed randomly spike take off with and without knee brace. Kinematics and ground reaction data were collected to estimate the anterior cruciate ligament injuries risk factors. The ACL risk factors are knee maximum flexion angle, thigh maximum adduction angle, thigh maximum internal rotation angle, shank maximum abduction angle, shank maximum external rotation angle, knee maximum extension moment and knee maximum abduction moment. Data were analyzed with paired samples t-test with Bonfferoni collection. Female volleyball players with knee brace had no significant results in knee maximum flexion angle, thigh maximum adduction angle, thigh maximum internal rotation angle, shank maximum abduction angle and shank maximum external rotation angle compare to without knee brace. Female volleyball players, however, with knee brace showed more reduced knee maximum extension moment and knee maximal abduction moment than without knee brace. In conclusion, Female volleyball players with knee brace reduced anterior cruciate ligament stress.

• 한국산업융합학회 논문집
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• 제25권6_1호
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• pp.917-925
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• 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of wearing a soft knee brace during balance training on paretic side foot pressure and knee joint muscle strength in stroke patients. The recruited 20 stroke patients were randomized into 10 experimental group and 10 control group. All subjects were subjected to balance training, and only the experimental group was trained in balance while wearing a soft knee brace. Experimental group and the control group before and after the intervention showed significant increases in foot pressure and knee joint muscle strength on the paralyzed side (p<0.05), experimental group showed a significant increase in foot pressure and knee joint muscle strength compared to the control group (p<0.05). This study confirmed that wearing a soft knee brace had a positive effect on paretic side foot pressure and knee joint muscle strength in stroke patients.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제29권3A호
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• pp.227-234
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• 2009

최근 강박스거더교량 가로보와 박스거더 연결부에 니브레이스(Knee-brace) 설치가 일반화 되어있다. 니브레이스는 가로보-박스거더 연결부의 응력완화 및 횡변형 방지를 목적으로 설치되는 보강재나, 구조적 보강효과에 대해서는 아직 명확하지 않다. 본 연구에서는 유한요소해석을 통하여 니브레이스의 보강효과를 검토하였다. 가로보-박스거더 높이비와 니브레이스 유무를 변수로한 구조해석을 통하여 부재별 응력흐름, 응력수준과 가로보 처짐을 검토하였다. 그리고 수치해석결과의 비교를 통하여 니브레이스의 보강효과를 평가하였다. 유한요소해석 결과는 니브레이스가 박스거더-가로보 연결부의 보강재로서 응력완화 및 구조적 보강효과가 매우 낮음을 보이고 있다.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.35-42
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• 2020

필로티 건물의 평면 비정형으로 인한 비틀림 거동은 비틀림 회전 최외단 기둥에 과도한 층간변위를 일으키고 이로 인하여 기둥의 전단파괴를 유도할 수 있다. 필로티 건물의 비틀림 거동을 제어할 수 있는 내진보강 공법으로서 벽체 증설, 철골 프레임 또는 철골 가새 추가공법 등이 사용될 수 있으나 이와 같은 공법 들은 필로티 층의 공간 개방성을 저해할 우려가 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 필로티 층의 공간 개방성을 유지할 수 있는 내진보강 공법으로서 knee brace를 활용하기 위하여 knee brace 보강재 단면 형상 및 보강재 설치 각도 등을 변수로 보강된 필로티 건물에 대하여 선형동적해석 및 비선형 정적해석(pushover analysis)을 수행하고 내진성능 평가 및 knee brace의 비틀림 제어효과를 분석하였다. 연구 결과 knee brace로 보강 시 기둥의 전단력은 증가하였으나 비틀림 변형을 제어하는데 효과가 있는 것으로 나타났다. knee brace와 기둥 사이를 30°로 보강 시 60°의 경우보다 기둥의 전단력은 적게 증가하였으며, 단면형상 □, ◯ 그리고 H 순으로 기둥의 횡변위가 적게 발생하였다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.1-13
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• 2012

In this study, a new structural bracing system named 'Hat Knee Bracing' (HKB) is presented. In this structural system, a special form of diagonal braces, which is connected to the knee elements instead of beam-column joints, is investigated. The diagonal elements provide lateral stiffness during moderate earthquakes. However the knee elements, which is a fuse-like component, is designed to have one plastic joint in the knee elements for dissipation of the energy caused by strong earthquake. First, a suitable shape for brace and knee elements is proposed through elastic studying of the system and several practical parameters are established. Afterward, by developing applicable and highly accurate models in Drain-2DX, the inelastic behavior of the system is carefully considered. In addition, with inelastic study of the new bracing system and comparison with the prevalent Knee Bracing Frame system (KBF model) in nonlinear static and dynamic analysis, the seismic behavior of the new bracing system is reasonably evaluated.

• 한국체육학회지인문사회과학편
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.419-425
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• 2012

본 연구의 목적은 여자 체조선수들의 한 발 드롭 착지 시 무릎보호대가 무릎의 전방십자인대 부상 위험요인에 미치는 영향을 규명하는 것이다. 본 연구에 참가한 연구대상은 여자 체조선수 11명으로, 자신의 무릎 높이의 박스 위에서 한 발 드롭 착지 동작을 무릎보호대를 차지 않고 3번, 무릎보호대를 차고 3번씩 총 6회 무작위로 수행하였다. 무릎보호대 착용 유·무에 따른 무릎의 전방십자인대 부상 위험요인에 미치는 영향을 규명하기 위해 종속 t-test를 실시하였다. 연구결과, 여자 체조 선수들은 무릎보호대를 착용하였을 때에는 무릎보호대를 착용하지 않았을 때와 비교하여 한 발 드롭 착지 시 발목중심에서 무릎중심까지의 거리가 유의하게 더 짧게 나타났으며, 무릎의 최대 신전모멘트가 더 감소한 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과를 종합해 볼 때, 여자 체조선수의 한 발 드롭 착지 시 무릎보호대의 착용이 무릎의 전방십자인대에 가해지는 부하를 감소시킨 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국소음진동공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소음진동공학회 2003년도 춘계학술대회논문집
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• pp.893-898
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• 2003

A new type of the Expanded Knee brace was developed to measure the human knee joint. This instrument was composed of six parts, four arranged for two hinge joints and two pin joint , and two hinge for the expanded system. With a developed instrument, the experimental results obtained the data of Accelerometer, the experimental results obtained of the data FEM, the experimental results obtained the data of Motion Analysis and Force platform. Compared to earlier developed sports type knee brace, new instrument shows its convenience in application and accuracy in measurement.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.253-270
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• 2021

This survey provides research into developing knee braces to protect the knee against damage, reduce knee pain, and strengthen the knee. A total of 235 surveys were conducted from December 2019 to January 2020. The subjects were adults in their 20s and over who lived in the Seoul metropolitan area and had experience of using knee braces. In terms of age differences, subjects over 60 years of age purchased knee braces mostly to secure a reduction of pain (ROP), whereas subjects in their 20s and 30s purchased knee braces for physical shock protection (PSP). Subjects in their 40s and 50s purchased knee braces for improvement of muscle movement (IMM). There was no significant difference in shape, material, and locking method based on the reason for wearing the knee brace. These results show that it is conceivable and maybe preferable to produce different knee braces-with a variety of shapes, materials, and locking materials-according to the reason behind wearing a knee brace. Knee braces are worn currently without any differentiation despite the findings of this study. In particular, we argue the need for functional and differentiated development of knee braces specifically for PSP, ROP, and IMM.