• 제목/요약/키워드: Ball-Chair

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고령자를 위한 실내 이동 보조 로봇 볼체어의 개발 (Development of Indoor Locomotion Assistive Robot, Ball-Chair, for the Elderly)

  • 김우용;김정엽
    • 대한기계학회논문집A
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    • 제38권7호
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    • pp.799-807
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    • 2014
  • 본 논문에서는 가용공간이 적은 실내에서의 사용을 중점으로 한 새로운 방식의 구동방식을 갖는 전동 볼체어의 개발을 소개하고자 한다. 볼체어의 가장 큰 특징은 크게 두 가지로 나뉜다. 첫째는, 구조적 특징으로서 부피와 무게를 최소화하기 위해 원형에 가까운 모양의 팔각형 외골격 프레임 설계를 수행하였고, 공을 포함한 모든 구동부가 로봇 내부에 장착되어 크기뿐만 아니라 사용안전성 면에서 실내용으로 적합하도록 설계하였다. 둘째는, 구동 메커니즘의 특징으로서 볼마우스의 동작 원리를 역발상하여 로봇의 구동방식에 적용하였다. x축, y축의 회전을 담당하는 두 개의 옴니휠이 공을 굴리는 방식으로 각각 모터의 속도를 제어하여 두 개의 바퀴만으로 전 방향 구동이 가능한 홀로노믹 시스템을 구현하였다. 이러한 두 가지의 특징으로부터 볼체어가 좁은 이동 공간에서 전방위 이동을 효과적으로 수행할 수 있음을 실험적으로 구현하였으며, 본 로봇의 자세한 개발 과정을 본 논문에 서술하였다.

12주간의 미니볼(Mini Ball)을 이용한 필라테스와 매트 필라테스가 노인의 근력, 전신지구력, 유연성, 동적평형성에 미치는 영향을 비교 (Comparison of effects of 12 weeks of Pilates with Mini Ball versus Mat Pilates on strength, endurance, flexibility, and dynamic equilibrium in older adults.)

  • 김명권;정용범;전은희
    • 대한정형도수물리치료학회지
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    • 제29권1호
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    • pp.33-39
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    • 2023
  • Background: Most Pilates programs for older adults have been based on mat Pilates, and there has been limited research on Pilates with mini-balls. Therefore, this study aims to compare the effects of Pilates with mini-balls and mat Pilates interventions on strength, total body endurance, flexibility, and dynamic equilibrium to determine the differences. Methods: The elderly aged 65 or older living in Gyeongsan, Daegu, were divided into two groups, and the experimental group (n=10) conducted a Pilates exercise program using mini balls for 12 weeks, and the control group (n=10) conducted a mat Pilates exercise program for 12 weeks without mini balls. Strength, endurance, flexibility, and dynamic equlibrium were measured as a pre-test, and post-test was performed in the same way after 12 weeks of application. Results: Comparing the mini-ball Pilates group to the mat Pilates group, there was a significant difference (p<.05) in the 'chair sit and reach' after the intervention. In the within-group comparison, there was a significant increase (p<.05) in 'arm curl right', '30-second chair stand', '2-minute walk', 'back scratch', 'chair sit and reach', and '2.44m up and go' in the experimental group using the mini-ball Pilates program. Mat Pilates program significantly increased the within-group comparisons in '30-second chair stand' and 'chair sit and reach' (p<.05). Conclusion: It is suggested that mini-ball Pilates has a positive effect on the senior fitness and will be a good exercise method for using it as an exercise program for the elderly in the future.

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Reduction of energy demand for UF cross-flow membranes in MBR by sponge ball cleaning

  • Issa, Mohammad;Geissen, Sven-Uwe;Vogelpohl, Alfons
    • Membrane and Water Treatment
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    • 제12권2호
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    • pp.65-73
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    • 2021
  • Sponge ball cleaning can generate an abrasion effect, which leads to an attractive increasing in both permeate flux and membrane rejection. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of the daily sponge ball cleaning (SBC) on the performance of different UF cross-flow membrane modules integrated with a bioreactor. Two 1"-membrane modules and one 1/2"-membrane module were tested. The parameters measured and controlled are temperature, pH, viscosity, particle size, dissolved organic carbon (DOC), total suspended solids (TSS), and permeate flux. The permeate flux could be improved by 60%, for some modules, after 11 days of daily sponge ball cleaning at a transmembrane pressure of 350 kPa and a flow velocity of 4 m/s. Rejection values of all tested modules were improved by 10%. The highest permeate flux of 195 L/㎡.h was achieved using a 1"-membrane module with the aid of its negatively charged membrane material and the daily sponge ball cleaning. In addition, the enhancement in the permeate flux caused by daily sponge ball cleaning improved the energy specific demand for all tested modules. The negatively charged membrane showed the lowest energy specific demand of 1.31 kWh/㎥ in combination with the highest flux, which is a very competitive result.

스위스볼을 이용한 코어 저항 운동이 농업 여성노인의 근감소증 지표에 미치는 영향 (Effect of core exercise with swiss ball on sarcopenia index in agriculture older women)

  • 박우영
    • 한국응용과학기술학회지
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    • 제36권4호
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    • pp.1349-1357
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    • 2019
  • 이 연구의 목적은 코어 저항 운동이 농업 여성노인들의 근감소증 지표에 미치는 영향을 보고자 하였다. 이 연구에 참여한 피검자는 65세 이상의 천안시 거주 농업 여성노인 15명과 통제군 여성 15명으로 하였다. 코어 운동군은 주 2회 60분간 코어 강화 운동을 실시하였고, 종속변인인 근감소증 지표로는 악력, 의자 앉았다 일어서기, 근육의 면적과 단기운동수행력으로 4m 보행, 2.44m 걷기 및 400m 걷기를 실시하였다. 코어 저항 운동 결과 의자 앉았다 일어서기의 유의한 개선을 보였으나 근단면적에서는 집단 간에 유의한 차이를 보였다. 또한 단기운동수행 능력 중 4m 보행속도에서 유의한 상호 작용과 2.44m 왕복걷기와 400m 걷기에서는 유의한 개선을 보이는 것으로 나타났다. 이상과 같이 코어 저항 운동은 근육의 활성화로 인해 하체근육 및 단기 운동수행능력을 개선을 가져오는 것으로 판명되었다.

실 충격원에 대한 바닥마감재 성능 분석 (Performance of floor coverings by impact sound)

  • 정진연;임정빈;이성찬;김경우
    • 한국소음진동공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국소음진동공학회 2014년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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    • pp.419-422
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    • 2014
  • Floor impact sound level is affected by various factors. This study was examined about impact sources and floor coverings influenced at floor impact sound. So this study wishes to get method to reduce sound pressure level of receiving room. Light-weight impact sound in mid frequency and Heavy-weight impact sound in low frequency was affected by floor coverings. Therefore, method to reduce floor impact sound level is to use proper floor coverings. Some coverings can amplify the heavy-weight impact sound in low frequency. Floor impact sound sources used measurement and analysis were standard heavy-impact source(Tapping, Bang, Ball) and living impact sources(Cleaner, Chair, Toy-car, Soccer ball). And Floor coverings used measurements were various thickness vinyl, laminate(or ply-wood) floor. Especially vinyl floor coverings were very effective method to reduce floor impact.

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Comparison of Immediate Feedback in The Sitting Position of A Normal Adult and The Spine Angle in Two Other Sitting Conditions

  • Jinhyung Choi;Seungwon Lee
    • Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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    • 제12권3호
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    • pp.327-333
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    • 2023
  • Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of wearing an immediate vibration feedback device at the lumbar region on the spine angle in a sitting position. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: The subjects were 28 healthy university students who were randomized to three interventions. Each condition (A: in a normal chair with an immediate feedback device, B: on the gym ball, C: in a normal chair) spent 10 minutes watching the video, and the order of the experiments was randomized, and the measurements were taken consecutively. Results: The results showed significant differences in cervical and thoracic angles between conditions and time. Post hoc tests showed no difference at 1 minute, but significant differences at 5 and 10 minutes. Conclusions: In conclusion, all angles increased over time in all conditions, but the condition of wearing an immediate vibration feedback device with a lower increase was more useful in maintaining spinal angles than the other two conditions. This study suggests that immediate vibration feedback devices may be an alternative to prevent the loss of spinal angle in occupations and environments with prolonged sedentary postures, and further research is needed to investigate the effectiveness of prolonged application.

Correlations between Biomechanical Characteristics, Physical Characteristics, and the Ability to Maintain Dynamic Sitting Balance on an Unstable Surface in the Disabled with Spinal Cord Injury

  • Kim, Solbi;Chang, Yoonhee;Kim, Gyoosuk
    • 대한인간공학회지
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    • 제33권1호
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    • pp.15-25
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    • 2014
  • Objective: This study aims to analyze the factors that affect the ability to maintain dynamic sitting balance (DSB), biomechanical characteristics, and physical characteristics in spinal cord injuries (SCI) patients. Background: Virtual ski training systems, ski equipment, and training protocols for disabled skiers are being studied to spread awareness. However, few studies have been reported on the sitting balance ability associated with chair mono skiing. Method: A dynamic sitting balance border system was built to investigate the ability to maintain dynamic sitting balance in SCI patients. Trunk muscle activity was evaluated by electromyogram while conducting dynamic sitting balance tests. The trunk muscle strength was tested with a portable handheld dynamometer. Physical activity scores were measured with the physical activity recall assessment. Results: There were high levels of correlation between the ability to maintain DSB and trunk flexor strength, extensor strength, rotator strength, and physical activity score. However, height, weight, and injury level in SCI patients were not correlated with the ability to maintain DSB. Additionally, strong negative correlations were found between muscle activities of the external oblique and lumbar erector spinae muscles and the ability to perform the backward tilt test. Trunk extensor muscle activity during the ball lifting test was significantly higher than in other tests. Conclusion: The results indicate that improving trunk muscle strength and physical activity can increase the ability to maintain DSB. Application: The findings of a close relationship between trunk strength, physical activity, and the ability to maintain DSB need to be reflected in the chair mono ski training program.

20대 대학생에서 전정계 자극 활동이 시 지각 과제 수행에 미치는 영향 (The Effect of Vestibular Stimulation Activity on Visual Perception among University Students in the Age of Twenties)

  • 홍기훈;홍소영
    • 대한지역사회작업치료학회지
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    • 제7권1호
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    • pp.1-8
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    • 2017
  • 목적 : 본 연구는 20대 대학생을 대상으로 전정계 자극 활동이 시 지각 과제 수행에 미치는 영향을 알아보았다. 연구방법 : 2016년 3월14일부터 5월20일까지 충청남도 A대학에 재학 중인 대학생 58명을 대상으로 실시하였다. 세 집단을 무작위 선정하여 A는 전정계 자극활동 없이 일반 사무용 의자에 앉아서 시 지각 과제를 수행하였다. 집단 B와 C는 트램폴린에서 뛰기의 전정계자극 활동을 실시한 후 집단 B는 일반사무용 의자, 집단C는 공 의자에서 시 지각 과제 수행 시간을 측정하였다. 결과 : 전정자극 활동을 실시한 집단과 실시하지 않은 집단 간에 시 지각 과제수행시간에 차이가 나타났다. 전정자극 활동을 전혀 하지 않고 사무용의자에 앉은 집단 A는 전정자극 활동을 하고 사무용 의자에 앉아 과제를 수행한 집단 B(p=.037)와 전정자극 활동 후 공 의자에 앉아 과제를 수행한 C와 차이를 나타냈다(p=.000). 그러나 동일한 전정자극 활동을 하고 사무용 의자에 앉은 집단 B와 공 의자에 앉은 집단 C간에는 차이가 없었다. 결론 : 전정감각 자극활동이 시 지각 과제 수행에 긍정적 영향을 미쳤다. 이후 대상자의 범위를 확대하여 연구를 실시할 필요가 있다.

The Effect of Balance Training With Upper Extremity Exercise on the Improvement of Balance Performance After Stroke

  • Song, Ju-Min;Kim, Soo-Min;Kim, Jin-Sang
    • 한국전문물리치료학회지
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    • 제14권4호
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    • pp.75-83
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    • 2007
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of balance training with upper extremity exercise on the improvement of balance performance in people who have had a stroke. Eighteen candidates who have all experienced a stroke, were living in Dong-Gu, Ulsan and were participating in a community based rehabilitation program, have been included in this study. The program was conducted three times weekly, 1 hour per session, for 7 consecutive weeks. Subjects were tested with 7 m and 100 m Timed Gait Test (sec), Timed Get Up and Go Test (sec), Functional Reach Test (cm) and 5 items of Berg's Balance Test at pre-training and post-training. Total balance index and balance ratios were measured by K.A.T. 3000. The balance training program performed by sitting on a chair and gymnastic ball and standing on stable and unstable surfaces during upper extremity exercises such as Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) upper extremity pattern, picking a ball up from floor, throwing and catching it. After seven weekends of balance training, subjects showed a significant difference in balance test results. The exceptions were three items of Berg's Balance Test (p<.05). Balance index score and affected and unaffected side balance ratio had a larger improvement than pre-training (p<.05). The result of this study showed that intervention of this balance training program could improve the balance performance in people who have had a stroke.

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슬랙스 대퇴부 둘레와 허리선 위치에 따른 동작기능성 (The Moving Function for Slacks Related to Thigh Circumference and Crotch Length)

  • 연지연;권수애
    • 한국생활과학회지
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    • 제8권3호
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    • pp.551-563
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    • 1999
  • In this study, university students were allowed to wear the slacks varying the thigh circumference(slim/straight type) and crotch length(long, middle, short crotch type). Tightness and uncomfortability for each slacks were measured to be expressed 5point-likert type. The results can be summarized as follows: 1. At the research for measuring uncomfortability, measures of slim types and straight types of thigh circumference, crotch length B and C, and the body movement such as sitting down on the chair, sitting down with their body curling like a ball, and getting down on their knees were higher in slim types than in straight types. 2. Only crotch length C had different measures between these two types in tightness. 3. In uncomfortability, each of them had different measures among three kinds of crotch length and two types of thigh circumference had different measures among three kinds of crotch length. Four kinds of movement had different measures among three kinds of crotch length in uncomfortability. While uncomfortability of crotch length B was the highest one, that of crotch length A was the lowest one. 4. In tightness, each of them had different measures among three kinds of crotch length. While tightness of crotch length C was the highest one, that of crotch length A was the lowest one. Four kinds of movement had different measures among three kinds of crotch length in tightness.

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