• Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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• v.13 no.9
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• pp.843-850
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• 2007

This paper proposes a somatosensory stimulation system for the improvement of postural stability using vibration as somatosensory stimulation. This system consists of vibratory stimulation and postural response measurement. To evaluate this system, the center of pressure(COP) was closely observed in turn with simultaneous or separate mechanical vibratory stimulations to flexor ankle muscles (tibialis anterior, triceps surae) and two plantar zones on both feet while standing on a stable and an unstable support. The simultaneous vibratory stimulations cleared influenced postural stability and the effects of vibrations were higher with the unstable support. In separate vibratory stimulations, the extent of the COP sway reduced when the direction of the vibratory stimulations and that of the inclination of body coincided for flexor ankle muscle stimulations. In the contrary, the extent of the COP sway increased when the direction of the stimulations and that of body inclination coincided for plantar zone stimulations. These results can be useful for the development of rehabilitation systems that utilizes somatosensory inputs for postural balance.

• The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• v.11 no.5
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• pp.145-150
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• 2011

This study was developed the posture balance system of multi-parameter for moving body after and before exercising. Body transition meaned a head moving and upper body moving. This system has catched a signal for physical condition of body data such as a data acquisition system, data signal processing and feedback system. There were checked a parameter that measured vision, vestibular, somatosensory, CNS. This system was evaluated a data through the stability. The posture balance system can be used to support assessment for body moving in exercising situation. It was expected to monitor a physical parameter for health management system.

• Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
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• v.32 no.2
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• pp.93-104
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• 2011

The purpose of this study was to investigate lower-limb joint torque of the two groups as it changed by somatosensory stimulation during the descent down three stairs of different heights and to describe the difference between the two groups, which are young people group and elderly people group. Subjects of each groups climbed down a stair at four stimulation conditions, which are non-stimulation, tibialis anterior tendon stimulation, achilles tendon stimulation, tibialis anterior - achilles tendon stimulation. Motion capture data were collected using 3D optoelectric motion tracking system that utilizes active infrared LEDs, near infrared sensor and force plate. The obtained motion capture data was used to build 3D computer simulation model. The results show that lower-limb joint torque of the two groups changed with somatosensory stimulation as they descended the stairs and the joint torque of the two groups differed from each other.

• Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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• v.29 no.2
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• pp.89-96
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• 2019

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate biomechanical comparisons of kettlebell two-arm swings after different somatosensory interventions on joint ranges of motion (ROM) and muscle activations. Method: Fourteen kettelbell novices (age: $22.92{\pm}3.23yrs$, mass: $75.75{\pm}9.94kg$, height: $172.03{\pm}5.49cm$), consisting of male college students, participated in this study and performed two-arm kettlebell swings in different conditions. Three different somatosensory interventions were the applications of heavy mass kettlebell (20 kg), taping on gluteus muscles, and unstable mat condition. All subjects performed pre-intervention swings and post-intervention swings, respectively. Statistical analysis were performed on results of joint kinematics and electromyographies of major muscles. Results: Results showed significant increases in ROM of hip and decreases in ROM of shoulder after unstable mat trials. In addition, the application of unstable mat during kettlebell swings induced higher muscle activations in gluteus maximus muscle during only upward phase of two-arm kettlebell swings. Conclusion: For beginner, the application of unstable surface would increase in hip joint ranges of motion with enhancement of gluteus muscles.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.7-22
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• 1967

인간(人間)의 감각(感覺), 운동(運動), 사고등(思考等)에 직접관여(直接關與)하는 체성신경원(體性神經元)이 인체내(人體內)에 있어서 단일세포동물(單一細胞動物)과 비체성신경원(非體性神經元)과 같이 각종(各種)의 자극(刺戟)에 직접응(直接應)하므로써 기능적(機能的) 활동(活動)을 개시(開始)한다는 한연(漢然)한 예상하(豫想下)에서 말초(末梢)에서는 혹종(或種)의 통소(痛素)를, 중추(中樞)에서는 어떤 묘(妙)한 화학적(化學約)인 흥분전달물질(興奮傳達物質)을 탐구(探求)하고 있으며 말초(末梢)의 통흥분시발(痛興奮始發)과 대뇌피질(大腦皮質)의 기능발생(機能發生)같은 중요(重要)한 제기전(諸機轉)이 해명(解明)될 가능성(可能性)조차 보이지 않는 것이 체성신경생리학(體性神經生理學)의 현상(現狀)이다. 저자(著者)는 생태분리(生態分離)한 단일신경섬유실험(單一神經纖維實驗)과 임상적연구(臨床的硏究)로서 인체내(人體內)의 체성신경섬유(體性神經纖維)와 그 구심성종말(求心性終末)은 최종(最終) 공통기계적자극(共通機械的刺戟)을 받는 점(點)을 입증(立證)하고 뇌피질내(腦皮質內)의 입사(入射)에 의(依)한 Synapse 전달(傳達)이 기계적(機械的)인 점(點)과 모세혈관확대(毛細血管擴大)에 의(依)한 Glial Satellite 부(部)의 기계적전달(機械的傳達)과 Spine Koph 에서는 입사(入射) 없이도 Massage에 의(依)하여 초발탈분극(初發脫分極)이 발생(發生)될 필연성(必然性)을 지적(指摘)하는 동시(同時)에 저자(著者)가 부르는 ${\ulcorner}$체성신경계(體性神經系)의 기계적생리학(機械的生理學)${\lrcorner}$에 의(依)하면 난간(難間)에 속(屬)하는 대다수(大多數)의 신경현상(神經現象)과 정신현상(精神現象)이 구체적(具體的)이며 합리적(合理的)이요 또 실용적(實用的)으로 해명(解明)됨을 실례(實例)를 들어서 예시(例示)한다. 본연구(本硏究)는 습수만예(拾數萬例)의 단일신경섬유관찰(單一神經纖維觀察)과 수백예(數百例)의 임상적연구(臨床的硏究)와 최근고도(最近高度)로 발달(發達)된 기술(技術)에 의(依)한 징소생리학적(徵少生理學的) 제연구업속(諸硏究業續)과 전자현미경적형태학성과(電子顯徵鏡的形態學成果)를 종합(綜合)하므로써 성립(成立)된 것이요 하등(何等)적 무리(無理)한 억측(憶測)을 내포(內包)하지 않음을 확신(確信)한다.

• Korean Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science
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• v.48 no.3
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• pp.262-268
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• 2016

Hemifacial spasm is a disease caused by involuntary facial muscles with repeated unilateral convulsive spasms. It involves contraction of multiple muscles at the same time (synkinesia). The pathogenesis appears to be the pressure on the vessel by the facial nerve. This study included hemifacial spasm patients, who received microvascular decompression surgery. Brainstem auditory evoked potential and the examination time were carefully noted when using brain surgical retractor. The facial nerve electromyography tests for the identification of artifacts and EMG waveform when the facial nerve damage, about the importance of the maintenance of anesthesia in the lateral spread response and in a somatosensory evoked potential propose a new method. Based on the above test, it will be more effective.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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• v.5 no.4
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• pp.587-596
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• 2010

Purpose : This study was performed to investigate the effects of somatosensory training on the spatiotemporal gait parameters and balance in patients with stroke patients. Methods : 24 stroke survivors were allocated in this study, and randomly divided into experimental(n=12) and control group(n=12), independently. Experimental group was applied somatosensory training program plus conventional physical therapy, and control group was applied only conventional physical therapy. All subjects were administered for 30 minutes per day during 8 weeks(5 times a week). Results : Spatiotemporal parameters of gait were significant difference between pre and post intervention in experimental group, except of step length asymmetry ratio(SLAR) and single support time asymmetry ratio (SSAR)(p<.05). But control group had no statistical significance(p>.05). And also there was significant difference between experimental and control group(p<.05), except of cadence and SSAR(p>.05). Balance parameters were significant difference between pre and post intervention in experimental group(p<.05). But control group had no statistical significance(p>.05). And experimental timed up and go test was significantly decreased than control group(p<.05), but berg balance scale and functional reach test were not significant difference between experimental and control group(p>.05). Conclusion : This study was suggested that somatosensory training has effectiveness on the spatiotemporal gait parameters and balance in patients with stroke survivors. So this therapeutic intervention will be effectivelyapply to the stroke survivors in the clinical setting.

• Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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• v.30 no.1
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• pp.7-16
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• 2020

Objective: It is to find factors related to stability through analysis of plantar pressure factors according to the level of instability when performing Snatch. Method: Foot pressure analysis was performed while 10 weightlifters performed 80% of the highest level of Snatch, and motion was classified and analyzed in 3 grades according to the level of instability. Results: First, in Bad Motion, the movement distance of the pressure center in the direction of ML and AP was larger significantly in Phase 2. Second, in Phase 2, the number of zero-crossing in the AP direction was larger statistically significantly in Good Motion. Third, in the bad motion in Phase 3, the number of zero-crossing in the ML direction showed a significantly larger value. Fourth, in Phase 4, it was found that the more stable the lock out motion, the greater the activity of foot controlling in the left and right directions. Fifth, Phase 3, the greater the Maximum/Mean foot pressure value, the more stable the pulling action. Sixth, in Phase 2, the foot pressure was concentrated with a wide distribution in the midfoot and rearfoot. Seventh, the triggering number of the forefoot region was small in the last pull phase. Eighth, the number of triggers in the toe area was significantly higher during Good Motion in Phase 4. Conclusion: Summarizing the factors of instability in Snatch, there was no significant difference in Phase 1 for each condition. In order to enhance the stability in Phase 2, the sensory control ability in the AP direction is required, and focusing the foot pressing motion with a wide distribution in the middle and rear parts increases the instability. In Phase 3, it was found that the more unstable, the more sensory control activity was performed in the ML direction, the stronger the forefoot pressing action should be performed for a stable Snatch. In Phase 4, It is important that the feet sensory control activity in ML directions and the control ability of the toes in order to have stable Lock out motion.

• The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• v.11 no.5
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• pp.151-157
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• 2011

This study analyzed the posture balance of time variation for exercising body a period of time. Posture balance measured output values for the posture balance system of body moving in the multi-parameter. Posture moving variation had three methods such as open and closed eye, head moving and upper body moving. There were checked a parameter that measured vision, vestibular, somatosensory, CNS. This system was evaluated a data through the stability. This system has catched a signal for physical condition of body data such as a data acquisition system, data signal processing and feedback system. The output signal was generated Fourier analysis that using frequency of 0.1Hz, 0.1-0.5Hz, 0.5-1Hz and 1Hz over. The posture balance system will be used to support assessment for body moving the posture balance of time variation. It was expected to monitor a physical parameter for health verification system.

• The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• v.14 no.5
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• pp.131-135
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• 2014

The purpose of this study was to show the detection of the head movement within relatively the posture function. An analysis of the posture function was inquired a displacement that the ranges of stance direction showed generally a variation across all condition through the head movement. CNS condition (C_RL-MIN-AVG) was verified slightly greater variation at $0.226{\pm}0.04$ units. Somatosensory condition (So_$RL-_{MIN-AVG}$) was verified slightly greater variation at $0.939{\pm}0.46$ units. Vestibular condition (Ve_$RL-_{MIN-AVG}$) was verified slightly greater variation at $4.009{\pm}1.05$ units. Vision condition (Vi_$RL-_{MIN-AVG}$) was verified greater variation at $8.336{\pm}4.05$ units. When the movement head of vision characteristic function was presented a diminutive variance. On the CNS characteristic condition of the movement head function was presented a diminutive variance.