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The development of shoes for the diagnosis of gait cycle abnormalities. (보폭이상 판별을 위한 신발 개발)

  • Park, miae;Lee, Yoolim;Choi, hyunhee;Ahn, hana
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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    • 2021.07a
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    • pp.309-310
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    • 2021
  • 본 연구는 건강 이상 감지를 위해 보폭 이상을 판단하는 신발과 어플리케이션을 연동하여 알츠하이머 등의 뇌손상으로 인한 보폭 이상을 미연에 예방하고 개선하는데 목적이 있다. 보행 이상 감지를 위해 보폭을 판단하는 건강진단신발은 측정부가 설치되며, 알츠하이머 등의 뇌손상에 의해 보폭이 줄어드는 경우 보폭이 좁아지는 것을 경고함으로써 장소와 시간에 구애받지 않고 신발착용자 스스로 보행 진단 및 교정이 이루어질 수 있다.

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The effect of cycle tourism on the quality of life

  • Seo, Won-Jae;Jang, Joo-Young;Kim, Yong-Eun;Han, Seung-JIn
    • Journal of Sport and Applied Science
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.1-10
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    • 2018
  • Today, the population of cycle participants is consistently increasing. Cycling is becoming not only a form of physical exercise but also a form of tourism in which cycle activities are related to visiting a particular destination. With the perspective of participation sport tourism, the purpose of this study is to investigate how the level of cycle tourists' participation affects their quality of life. An online survey link was sent to cycle participants to collect data. Out of the total 337 respondents, a total of 226 samples were used for the final analysis, disregarding those that were found to be inadequate or unreliable. For data analysis, frequency analysis, reliability test, validity, correlations, and regressions were employed with SPSS 22.0. For our first result, we found that the level of cycle participation did not significantly affect the quality of physical life. Second, the level of cycle participation did not have significant effect on the quality of mental life. Third, the level of cycle participation behavior did not have a significant effect on the quality of social life. Fourth, the level of cycle participation behavior did not have a significant effect on the quality of environmental life. Conclusions and political implications are discussed.

Development of Women's Cycle Wear Top with Improved Function (운동기능성 향상을 위한 여성용 사이클웨어 상의 개발)

  • Kwon, Chae-Ryung;Kim, Dong-Eun
    • Fashion & Textile Research Journal
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.75-87
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    • 2019
  • The purpose of the study was to suggest a cycle wear top jersey improved in mobility. The study developed a new cycle wear with improvement in dissatisfaction factors by planning design, pattern and the functionality of fabric. Considering the amount of sweat and the necessities of compression part, the basic material, the additional compression material, and the mesh material were arranged differently according to areas. The assessment of the developed cycle wear was composed of wearing comfort evaluation by female cyclist, photo analysis and garment pressure evaluation. The developed cycle wear was evaluated and compared with the current cycle wear. As a result of wearing comfort evaluation, the developed cycle wear was evaluated as better than the existing ones in all part, particularly in the areas of reflection tape and materials, partial pressure, pocket size, and prevention of loss. Photo analysis was in agreement with the appearance evaluation of the participants. As a result of garment pressure evaluation, the front neck part was more comfortable and the upper arm, abdomen, and waist area showed higher pressure, so it partially supported the body. This study has significant meaning for developing a new cycle wear top, protecting the body and improving the exercise effect.

Effect of Deep Lumbar Muscle Stabilization Exercise on the Spatiotemporal Walking Ability of Stroke Patients

  • Ahn, Jongchan;Choi, Wonho
    • Journal of International Academy of Physical Therapy Research
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    • v.10 no.4
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    • pp.1873-1878
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    • 2019
  • Background: Walking is a complex activity. The main components of walking include balance, coordination, and symmetrical posture. The characteristics of walking patterns of stroke patients include slow walking, measured by gait cycle and walking speed. This is an important factor that reflects post-stroke quality of life and walking ability. Objective: This study aimed to examine the effect of deep lumbar muscle stabilization exercise on the spatiotemporal walking ability of stroke patients. Design: Quasi-experial study Methods: The experiment was conducted 5 times per week for 4 weeks, with 30 minutes per session, on 10 subjects in the experimental group who performed the deep lumbar muscle stabilization exercise and 10 subjects in the control group who performed a regular exercise. Variables that represent the spatiotemporal walking ability (step length, stride length, step rate, and walking speed) were measured using GAITRrite before and after the experiment and were analyzed. Results: There was a significant difference in the pre- and post-exercise spatiotemporal walking ability between the two groups (p<.05). Furthermore, there was a significant difference in the step rate and walking speed between the two groups (p<.05). Conclusions: Deep lumbar muscle stabilization exercise is effective in improving the walking ability of stroke patients. Therefore, its application will help improve the spatiotemporal walking ability of stroke patients.

Effects of Resistance Exercise with Pressure Biofeedback Unit on the Gait Ability and Knee Joint Function in Subject with Total Knee Replacement Patients

  • Jin Park
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.36 no.1
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    • pp.27-32
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    • 2024
  • Purpose: This study was conducted to verify the effect of applying a pressure biofeedback unit on walking ability and knee joint function while performing knee joint extensor strengthening exercises using resistance exercise equipment in total knee replacement (TKR) patients. Methods: This study was conducted on twelve patients receiving rehabilitation treatment after being admitted to a rehabilitation hospital post-TKR. Of these, six were allocated to a feedback group with a pressure biofeedback unit, and the other 6 were allocated to a control group without a pressure biofeedback unit. The subjects performed an exercise program for 45 minutes per session, five times a week, for two weeks. Walking ability and knee joint function were evaluated and analyzed before and after exercise. Results: The feedback group showed significantly better improvements in walking speed, gait cycle, step length on the non-operation side, time on the foot on the operation side, K-WOMAC stiffness, and K-WOMAC function than the control group (p<0.05). Conclusion: When strengthening the knee joint extensor muscles using resistance exercise equipment in TKR patients, the provision of a pressure biofeedback unit was found to improve walking ability and knee joint function by inducing concentric-eccentric contraction of the knee joint extensor muscles. Therefore, the study shows that exercise based on the provision of a pressure biofeedback unit should be considered when strengthening knee joint extensor muscles to improve the walking ability and knee joint function of TKR patients in clinical practice.

Effects of Exercise on Rat Skeletal Muscle Perfused with Glucose (포도당으로 Perfusion한 쥐의 다리근육에 운동(運勳)이 미치는 영향)

  • Cho, Sung-Hee;Yoon, Jae-Man
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.437-443
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    • 1984
  • Muscular exercise induced by electrical stimulation of femoral nerves in perfused rat hindquarters(5 contractions per sec) in the presence of insulin and glucose effected a rapid increase(c. a. two-fold) in the level of citric acid cycle intermediates. The highest values were found within one minute of stimulation. The tissue concent ratios of lactate, pyruvate and alanine increased rapidly on initiation of exercese. Release of lactate also increased rapidly, whereas that of pyruvate was only moderately elevated. In the course of three minute exercese, the sum of alanine, glutamate and aspartate was only transiently elevated. A fall in creatine-p and ATP in the stimulated muscle was accompanied by increases in tissue level of AMP and release of ammonia into perfusing medium. However, the changes in glutamine were small. It is concluded that the pool of citric acid cycle intermediates is expanded during muscular work due (a) to an elevated level of pyruvate, leading to shifts in the levels of alanine and cycle intermediates vie trans-amination reactions and (b) to stimulation of the purine nucleotide cycle due to elevated AMP, resulting in generation of cycle intermediates and ammonia at the expense of aspartate.

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The Effects of Red-ginseng Intaking on Free Radical Produced During Aerobic Exercise in the Elderly (홍삼복용이 노인들의 유산소 운동시 발생된 활성산소에 미치는 영향)

  • Choi, Jong-Hwan;Kim, Young-Soo;Lee, Kyu-Moon;Kim, Hyeon-Ju
    • Journal of Ginseng Research
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.27-32
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    • 2004
  • This study was performed to investigate the effect of 12 weeks red-ginseng intaking on MDA(malondialdehyde) produced during aerobic exercise in the young and elderly women. Sixteen volunteers agreed to participate and were placed in 2 groups: in the young(20-25 yrs), red-ginseng intake group(n=8), in the elderly(60-69 yrs), red-ginseng intaking group(n=8). The subjects who joined this study were asked to take 2.7g of red-ginseng powder capsule per day before the meal for 12 weeks(3 times/day). MDA(from blood samples) were collected at rest, just after the submaximal exercise, and 30 minutes after the exercise(cycle ergometer riding) at the beginning and the end of the 12-weeks program. After 12 weeks of red-ginseng intaking, young and elderly groups showed the decreased MDA significantly at rest(41.57%, 28.59%), just after the exercise(45.96%, 40.74%). and 30 minutes after the exercise(37.37%, 32.68%). These results indicate that red-ginseng intaking, as an antioxidant, may be useful for removing MDA produced during aerobic exercise in the elderly.

Effects of endurance exercise under hypoxia on acid-base and ion balance in healthy males

  • Nam, Sang-Seok;Park, Hun-Young
    • Korean Journal of Exercise Nutrition
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.7-12
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    • 2020
  • [Purpose] This study was performed to investigate the acid-base and ion balance at rest and after exercise in healthy males under normoxia, moderate hypoxia, and severe hypoxia. [Methods] Ten healthy Korean males completed three different trials on different days, comprising exercise under normoxia (FiO2 = 20.9%, N trial), moderate hypoxia (FiO2 = 16.5%, MH trial), and severe hypoxia (FiO2 = 12.8%, SH trial). They undertook endurance exercise for 30 min on a cycle ergometer at the same relative exercise intensity equivalent to 80% maximal heart rate under all conditions. Capillary blood samples were obtained to determine acid-base and ion balance at rest and after exercise. [Results] Exercise-induced blood lactate elevations were significantly increased as hypoxic conditions became more severe; SH > MH > N trials (P = 0.003). After exercise, blood glucose levels were significantly higher in the SH trial than in the N and MH trials (P = 0.001). Capillary oxygen saturation (SCO2) levels were significantly lowered as hypoxic conditions became more severe; SH > MH > N trials (P < 0.001). The pH levels were significantly lower in the MH trial than that in the N trial (P = 0.010). Moreover, HCO3- levels were significantly lower in the SH trial than in the N trial, with significant interaction (P = 0.003). There were no significant differences in blood Na+, K+, and Ca2+ levels between the trials. [Conclusion] MH and SH trials induced greater differences in glucose, lactate, SCO2, pH, and HCO3- levels in capillary blood compared to the N trial. Additionally, lactate, SCO2, and HCO3- levels showed greater changes in the SH trial than in the MH trial. However, there were no significant differences in Na+, K+, and Ca2+ levels in MH and SH trials compared to the N trial.

The Dynamics of Agricultural Commodities and Their Responses to Disruptions of Considerable Magnitude

  • Conrad Stephen H.
    • Korean System Dynamics Review
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.17-32
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    • 2005
  • An agricultural commodity production cycle model consisting of corn, beef, and dairy sectors was constructed for the purpose of exploring the propagating effects of large-scale disruptive events. In an initial proof-of-concept exercise, we considered an agricultural disruption scenario in which foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is introduced into the U.S., causing a large-scale outbreak of the disease in both beef and dairy cattle. The magnitude of disruption to the beef and dairy sectors are presented under the existing W response policy and then improvements under two alternative policies are shown.

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The Difference of Interpretations of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing According to Interpretative Algorithms and Exercise Methods (분석 알고리즘과 운동방법에 따른 Exercise Test 결과의 차이)

  • Park, Jae-Min;Kim, Sung-Kyu
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • v.50 no.1
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    • pp.42-51
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    • 2001
  • Background : Recently, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPX) has become a popular diagnostic method for differentiating the main cause of exertional dyspnea or exercise limitation. We evaluated the difference in the CPX results according to interpretative algorithms and the methals of exercise in Korea. Method : Sixty-six patients with chronic lung disease and 48 adults with dyspneic symptoms, but with no abnormalities in a spirometry performed symptom limited CPX, were included in this study. The results were interpreted using both Wasserman's(WA) and Eschenbacher's algorithm (EA), and a comparison between both algorithms was made. Thirty-three healthy medical students performed the CPX with a cycle ergometer and treadmill. The results were interpreted with EA and the concurrence in interpretations was evaluated accord ing to the methods of exercise. Results : 1. In patients with chronic lung disease, the overall concordance rate between the two algorithms was 63.6%. The concordance rates waw 69.8% in patients with obstructive, 25.0% in those with restrictive, and 66.7% in those with mixed pulmonary insufficiency. In patients with dyspneic symptoms but normal findings in resting spirometry, the concordance rate was 60.4%. 2. In healthy medical students, in results inter preted with EA, the concordance rate between the cycle ergometer and treadmill exercise was 25.0%. Conclusion : Both interpretative algorithms and methods of exercise may affect the CPX results. In using CPX as a diagnostic test for the causes of dyspnea in the Korean population. the interpretative algorithms and method of exercise need to be standardized, and a predictive $VO_2$max equation needs to be established.

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