• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.152-157
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• 2019

Objective: We aimed to investigate differences of range of motion in measuring shoulder internal rotation (IR) and external rotation (ER) resulting from posture change in manual scapular stabilization in prone, hook-lying, sitting, and standing positions in healthy young adults. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: This study included healthy young adults who agreed to participate after a thorough explanation about the study purpose and methods. A clinometer was used to measure shoulder rotation. Measurements of shoulder rotation according to postural change were performed in prone, hook-lying, sitting, and standing positions. The repeated measures analysis of variance was used to compare between-group differences in postural change. Results: The lower the posture, the greater the average value of IR angle. In contrast, the higher the posture, the greater the average value of the external rotation angle. In active and passive IR with posture change, there was difference in average value but with no statistical significance. In active and passive ER, there was a statistically significant difference between prone and sitting, prone and standing, hook-lying and sitting, hook-lying and standing, and sitting and standing position (p<0.05). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that postural change should be considered in order to increase the strength or range of motion of the internal and external rotation of the patient's shoulder joint.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.275-280
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• 2023

Background: Although warm-ups before exercise are widely accepted, research on sex differences in improving hamstring flexibility is limited. Differences in the physical and physiological characteristics between males and females may result in different responses to warm-ups. Objects: This study aimed to examine sex differences in the effects of specific warm-up on hamstring flexibility. Methods: This study included 24 young adults with hamstring tightness. The participants performed five maximal knee extensions and flexions at 90° flexion of the hip, and the maximal knee extension angle was measured in real-time using a smartphone clinometer application. Results: The groups did not significantly affect the maximal knee extension angle but showed a significant effect for repetition (p = 0.002) and group-repetition interaction (p = 0.002). Males had no significant change in hamstring flexibility; however, females showed a significant increase in flexibility in the 5^th trial compared with the 1^st trial (p = 0.041). These results demonstrated sex-specific differences in flexibility improvement over time. Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that specific warm-up can successfully improve hamstring flexibility in females. This may be due to various factors, such as muscle stiffness of the lower extremity, estrogen levels, and temperature sensitivity. In clinical settings, specific warm-up might be helpful for females who participate in sports or activities, such as running or jumping, which require a full range of motion in the hip and knee joints.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2014

The purpose of this study were to determine the intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of shoulder passive range of motion measurement using the "Clinometer + bubble level", a smartphone application and to compare with the intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of measurement using a goniometer. Twenty six patients with stroke were recruited for this study. Two raters measured the passive range of motion of four types of shoulder movements (forward flexion; FF, abduction; ABD, external rotation at $90^{\circ}$ abduction; ER90 and internal rotation at $90^{\circ}$ abduction; IR90) using a goniometer and a smartphone to determine within-day inter-rater reliability. A retest session was performed thirty minutes later to determine within-day intra-rater reliability. The reliability was assessed using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) and the standard error of measurement (SEM). The ICC (2,1) for the inter-rater reliabilities of the goniometer and smartphone were good in FF and ABD [ICC (2,1)=.75~.87] and excellent in ER90 [ICC (2,1)=.90~.95]. The intra-rater reliabilities for the goniometer and smartphone were good or more than good, with an ICC (3,1) value >.75, the exception was IR90 measured by rater 2 on the smartphone. These results suggest that smartphone could be used as an alternative method tool for measurement of passive shoulder range of motion in patients with stroke.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.84-93
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• 2020

Despite of a lot of studies about proprioception tests, there are little study results to investigate the relationship between the functional movement and proprioception level. In this study, we tried to perform quantitative analysis for the effect of ankle joint proprioception level on the one leg standing postural control ability. Nine healthy people volunteered for this study. Force and position aspects of proprioception were evaluated using the electromyography system (EMG) and mobile clinometer application, respectively. The center of pressure (COP) trajectories, measured by a pressure mat sensor, were used for quantitative analysis of balance for each subject. We computed indices and errors of force and position aspects of proprioception from the EMG and ankle angle. Mean velocity of total and anterior-posterior direction (Vm and Vm_ap), root mean squared distance in anterior-posterior direction (RDap), travel length (L), and area (A) of COP trajectories were also calculated as indices of postural control ability of subjects. Two aspects of proprioception showed the low correlation from each other as previous studies. However, the EMG error of gastrocnemius lateral activation showed a high correlation coefficient with COP variables such as Vm (ρ=0.817, p=0.007), Vm_ap (ρ=0.883, p=0.002), RDap (ρ=0.854, p=0.003), L (ρ=0.817, 0.007) and A (ρ=0.700, p=0.036). Within our knowledge, this is almost the first study that investigated the relationship between proprioception level and functional movement. These study results could support that the ankle joint proprioception facilitation exercise would have positive effects on functional balance rehabilitation interventions.

• 터널과지하공간
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.193-208
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• 2018

암반사면을 안전하고 효과적으로 해석하기 위해서 암반의 역학적 특성을 면밀하게 조사해야 한다. 하지만 클리노미터를 사용한 절리조사의 한계점으로 인해 이를 보완한 새로운 측정법의 연구가 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 절리방향의 특성을 분석하기 위해 절리의 방향성을 현장에 적용할 수 있는 절리조사 측정장비를 개발하였다. 개발된 측정장비는 해석 소프트웨어와 하드웨어로 구분된다. 하드웨어는 암반 절리 방향성을 측정하는 측정모듈, 측정자료를 전송하는 전송모듈로 구성되었다. 소프트웨어는 측정모듈을 통해 얻은 데이터로부터 절리의 방향성을 분석하기 위해 개발하였으며 Drone Joint Orientation Survey Measurement로 명명하였다. 개발된 측정장비는 접근이 어려운 지역 등 조사자가 측정할 수 없는 경우에 현장적용성이 양호하며 절리의 방향성에 대한 실내시험결과를 효과적으로 분석할 수 있었다.

• Structural Monitoring and Maintenance
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.17-31
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• 2017

Since extensometers are used to determine the absolute deformation of foundation and abutments and all results are obtained in reference to the base rod, the accuracy of these results has been constantly a subject of debate. In this regard, locating and installing extensometers outside the range of effect zone is also another challenge. The main purpose of this paper is to investigate and modify extensometers results based on the mentioned issues. For this aim, the concrete RCC Zhaveh dam in Iran was selected as the case study. To study the results of extensometers installed in this dam, first, the 3DEC_DP 5.00 software was applied for numerical modeling. Parameters such as discontinuities, dead load and piezometric pressure in the interface of concrete and rock were considered. Next, using the results obtained from 6 extensometers in foundation and abutments and 4 clinometers in dam body, the numerical model was calibrated through back analysis method. The results indicate that the base rod is moved and is not recommended being used as the base point. In other words, because installation of base anchor outside the range of effect zone is not possible due to the operational and economic considerations, the obtained results are not accurate enough. The results indicate a considerable 2-3 mm displacement of the base rod (location of the base anchor) in reference to the real zero point location, which must be added to the base rod results.

• 화약ㆍ발파
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.103-111
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• 2004

기존 절리측정 방법은 크게 시추공을 이용한 측정방법과 수치사진측량을 이용한 측정 방법으로 나눌 수 있다. 그러나 이러한 측정방법은 공간적 제약과 국한된 구간에서의 자료의 획득, 측정시의 오차로 전반적 인 절리 자료의 획득에는 한계를 가질 수밖에 없었으며, 객관적이고 정확한 결과를 얻기엔 무리가 있었다. 이러한 기존 절리측정 방법의 난점을 극복하고 정확도 및 효율성을 극대화 할 수 있는 방안으로 3차원 레이저 스캐너를 이용한 측정방법을 제시하고자 한다. 본 연구에서는 암반사면을 대상으로 3차원 레이저 스캐너를 이용한 절리측정의 정확성 및 활용 가능성을 연구하였다. 이를 위하여 레이저 스캐너와 클리노미터를 이용하여 대상사면의 절리를 측정하였으며, 이를 비교 분석하였다. 레이저 스캐너와 클리노미터로 측정한 절리 분포 및 절리군의 방향성을 비교한 결과, 절리의 분포는 거의 동일하게 투영되었으며, 3차원 스캐너를 이용한 결과에서는 다수 절리의 획득으로 클리노미터로 측정한 부분보다 더 많은 절리 데이터를 얻을 수 있었다. 따라서 암반사면조사 자료의 객관화, 조사기간의 단축, 조사 경비 절감 등의 효과가 있으며, 암반사면의 근접조사가 어려운 경우에도 조사가 가능하고 조사자의 안정성도 확보할 수 있어 절리측정에 매우 효과적인 방법임을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.91-99
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• 2018

암반사면을 안전하고 효과적으로 해석하기 위해서 암반의 역학적 특성을 면밀하게 조사해야 한다. 하지만 클리노미터를 사용한 절리조사의 한계점으로 인해 이를 보완한 새로운 측정법의 연구가 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 절리방향의 특성을 분석하기 위해 절리의 방향성을 현장에 적용할 수 있는 절리조사 측정장비를 개발하였다. 개발된 측정장비는 해석 소프트웨어와 하드웨어로 구분된다. 하드웨어는 암반 절리 방향성을 측정하는 측정모듈, 측정자료를 전송하는 전송모듈로 구성되었다. 소프트웨어는 측정모듈을 통해 얻은 데이터로부터 절리의 방향성을 분석하기 위해 개발하였으며 Drone Joint Orientation Survey Measurement로 명명하였다. 개발된 측정장비는 접근이 어려운 지역 등 조사자가 측정할 수 없는 경우에 현장적용성이 양호하며 절리의 방향성에 대한 실내시험결과를 효과적으로 분석할 수 있었다.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.75-83
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• 2018

Purpose: This study investigated the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercise on the range of motion (ROM), pain, and functional activity of patients who received total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The purpose of this study was to provide fundamental data regarding the use of PNF exercise among patients with musculoskeletal disease. Methods: Fourteen patients who received TKA were randomly divided into an experimental group (n=7) that took part in PNF exercise and a control group (n=7) that performed general rehabilitation exercise. Both groups performed the respective exercises for 30 minutes, five times a week for 2 weeks. For the measurement of ROM, the range of knee flexion was measured using a clinometer smartphone application. A visual analogue scale (VAS) was used for the measurement of the level of pain. The timed up and go test (TUG) was conducted to measure functional activity. A paired t-test was performed to compare within-group changes before and after the PNF exercise. Differences between the experimental group and control group were analyzed by an independent t-test. For all tests, the level of statistical significance was set at ${\alpha}=0.05$. Results: After the exercise, there was a significant within-group change in VAS and TUG scores in the experimental group and control group (p<0.01). There was also a significant between-group difference in VAS and TUG scores after the intervention (p<0.05). Conclusion: General rehabilitation exercise is commonly applied as a treatment for TKA patients and is relatively effective. The application of PNF exercise may be useful in such patients, considering its effects on ROM improvement, pain reduction, and functional enhancement.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.133-141
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• 2018

Purpose: This study examined the effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) rehabilitation exercise on postoperative range of motion (ROM), pain, and function of breast cancer patients. The purpose of this study was to provide fundamental data regarding the use of PNF rehabilitation exercise for patients with breast cancer. Methods: Fourteen patients who underwent surgery due to breast cancer were randomly divided into an experimental group (n=7) that performed PNF rehabilitation exercise and a control group (n=7) that performed general rehabilitation exercise. Both groups performed the respective exercises for 30 minutes, five times a week for 4 weeks. For the measurement of ROM, the range of shoulder abduction was measured using a clinometer smartphone application. The shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI) was used to measure the level of pain and functional activity. A paired t-test was conducted to compare within-group changes before and after the PNF rehabilitation exercise. Differences between the experimental group and control group were analyzed by an independent t-test. For all tests, the level of statistical significance was set at ${\alpha}=0.05$. Results: After the exercise, there was a significant within-group change in the ROM and SPADI in both the experimental group and control group (p<0.01). There was also a significant between-group difference in the ROM and SPADI after the intervention (p<0.05). Conclusion: Rehabilitation exercise is generally applied as a treatment for patients with breast cancer after surgery and is relatively effective. The application of PNF rehabilitation exercise may be useful in such patients, considering its effects on ROM improvement, pain reduction, and functional enhancement.