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Ergonomic Analysis for the Aging-Friendly Exercise Device Utilized on the Digital Load Control Technology

디지털 중량제어기술을 활용한 고령친화운동기구의 인간공학적 분석

  • Received : 2020.12.28
  • Accepted : 2021.03.05
  • Published : 2021.03.31

Abstract

For frailty management, the importance of resistance exercise has been emphasized, and various devices have been developed. Recently, digital weight control technology that converts electromagnetic resistance to a digital weight is attracting attention, but there are no reports confirming the effectiveness and safety of the device for seniors in Korea. This study conducted a biomechanic-based ergonomic analysis of an elderly-friendly exercise device utilized in digital load control technology to suggest a direction for development. Twenty seniors (age: 62.40 ± 2.09 years) were included. The load of the device was classified into three levels, and the muscle activity and heart rate were assessed during three experimental motions. A questionnaire based on the International Organization for Standardization 9241-11 was adopted to evaluate the stability, operationality, efficiency, and satisfaction with the software and device. The program could be divided into three exercise intensities that can be utilized in the field depending on whether the exercise load, muscle activity, and heart rate were consistent. The monitor size needed to be enlarged to make the menu Korean, reduce the device size, and minimize noise. Considering these findings, the development of an advanced age-friendly exercise device by improving the size, display, and noise is suggested.

노쇠의 관리를 위해 근력운동의 중요성이 강조되고 있고 다양한 운동기구들이 개발되어지고 있다. 최근에는 전자기 저항을 디지털 중량으로 변환하여 제어하는 디지털 중량제어기술이 주목을 받고 있으나 국내에서 고령자를 대상으로 하여 디지털 중량제어기술 기반 운동기구의 효과성과 안전성을 검증한 보고는 전무하다, 따라서, 본 연구는 디지털 중량제어기술을 활용한 고령친화운동기구의 인간공학적 분석을 통하여 이후 개발방향의 지표 제시를 목적으로 하였다. 총 20명의 성인 남녀 (연령: 62.40 ± 2.09 세) 를 대상으로 적용 가능한 운동강도를 분류하기 위하여 운동기구의 부하를 레벨화하였고, 세가지 실험대상 동작시의 근 활성도와 심박수를 측정하였다. 또한, 국제 표준 ISO 9241-11에 준거한 설문지를 활용하여 소프트웨어부와 기기부의 안정성, 조작성, 효율성, 만족도 등을 평가하였다. 그 결과, 운동 부하, 근활성도, 심박수가 일관되게 증가하는 결과를 통해서 현장에서 적용 가능한 3단계의 운동 강도를 분류할 수 있었다. 모니터 사이즈의 확대, 메뉴의 한글화, 기구의 소형화, 소음의 최소화가 필요한 것으로 나타났다. 이러한, 결과들을 고려할 때 향후 신제품 개발시에는 기구 크기, 표시부, 소음의 보완을 통한 고도화된 고령친화운동기구 개발의 필요성이 시사 되어 진다.

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