The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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Study of the Center of Gravity in the Human Body and each Segment

인체 중심과 분절 중심에 대한 연구

  • Chung Hyung-Kuk (Major of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Taegu University) ;
  • Bae Sung-Soo (Dept. of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Taegu University)
  • 정형국 (대구대학교 재활과학대학원 물리치료) ;
  • 배성수 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료)
  • Published : 1993.08.01
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Abstract

It was performed to encourage for Physical Therapist to apply the theory of center of the human body and segments in clinical situations. This study was investigated literarily on center of the human body and segments. Methods which search for the center-2 types, that is, method using reaction broad and segmental method-was suggested. The center location difference of gravity in human body depends on individual character. Generally, the center location is in kent of 2nd sacrum, that is, at $55\%$ of height from foot. The center of each segment is on 'link'. In the first place we must how the weight of segment we can search for the center easily. Mean segment coater location of extremities is at $42.33\%$ from each proximal end, and mean center of head and trunk lies at $45\%$.

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