• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.63-67
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• 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of assistance tools such as gym balls, wedges, and straps on lower extremity muscle activity and the increase in the range of motion made possible by the use of these tools. The subjects were divided into two groups: a group capable of deep-squatting (PS) and the second finding it impossible or having difficulty in performing such squats (IS). Methods: Twenty-three subjects participated in this study. Surface electromyography was used to measure the muscle activation of the rectus femoris (RF), vastus medialis (VM), and tibialis anterior (TA) muscles during deep squats, normal squats (NS), gym ball squats (GS), wedge squats (WS), and strap squats (SS). A motion analysis system was used to measure the range of motion of the knee joint during each of these exercises. Results: There was a significant difference in the RF muscle activity between the possible squat (PS) and the impossible squat (IS) groups in the GS, and there were significant differences in the RF and TA muscle activity between the groups in the WS. Both the PS group and the IS group showed a significant difference in the TA muscle activity depending on the tool used. There were also significant differences in the range of motion of the knee joints between the intervention methods using NS and those using the tools. Conclusion: In both groups, the muscle activity of the TA muscles was lower when GS, WS, and SS were performed compared to NS. In addition, compared to NS, the range of motion of the knee joint increased when the three tools were used. This study shows that the activity of the RF, VM, and TA muscles decreased and the range of motion of the knee joint increased during deep squats for both the PS and IS groups when tools were used.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.285-293
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• 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to confirm that the activation of the contralateral muscles changes according to posture after applying the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation leg pattern. Methods: Ten healthy adults (four males and six females) with no history of current musculoskeletal/neurological injuries were recruited for this study. Abdominal muscle (transverse abdominis) and hip joint muscle (gluteus maximus and gluteus medius) activation was assessed using surface electromyography (Ultium EMG, Noraxon Inc., USA). We evaluated muscle activation during the application of the PNF leg pattern. The data were analyzed using the SPSS version 21.0 program. Results: The results were found to be statistically significantly different in the 90/90 supine posture and sitting posture for the gluteus maximus (p < 0.05). The results were found to be not statistically significantly different for the transverse abdominis according to posture (p > 0.05). The results were found to be not statistically significantly different for the gluteus medius according to posture (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Application of the PNF leg pattern resulted in a significant change in the muscle activation of the contralateral segment according to posture, and the 90/90 supine posture induced high muscle activation of the gluteus maximus. In addition, the activation of the transverse abdominis was high in all three postures.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.284-292
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• 2023

This study attempted to observe muscle activity and muscle fatigue among isotonic exercise of Biceps Brachii and Deltoidus Medius, which correspond to upper limb muscles, using metronome. For the experiment, 13 adult men participated to evaluate biosignals (ECG, EMG). For quantitative evaluation, 1RM and MVIC test were carried out and a constant pace isotonic excise session was conducted. Five sets of exercise were performed, and each set proceeded to the failure point while the speed condition (30bpm) was assigned. As a result of the experiment, muscle activity in both muscles was significantly reduced in fifth set compared to first set. Muscle fatigue has been confirmed to occur at a significant level within the set, but there was only a significant difference in both muscles in the first and second sets between sets. This is similar to the results of previous studies that gives the same rest time(2min), but further research is needed to see if the conditions for the number of repetitions are affected. Based on the recent increase of interest in muscle strength exercise, this study was conducted to observe the results by varying the conditions of common exercise.

• 시스템엔지니어링학술지
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• 제20권spc1호
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• pp.56-64
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• 2024

This study aims to compare and evaluate the usability of domestic and overseas XR devices. With the recent release of 'Apple Vision Pro', interest in the XR field is increasing rapidly. XR devices are being used in various fields such as defense, medical care, education, and entertainment, but the evaluation system for evaluating usability is still insufficient. Therefore, this study aims to derive improvements in domestic equipment through comparative evaluation of usability for two HMD-type devices and one glasses-type device that are released. In order to conduct the study, 20 participants in their 20s to 30s who were interested in XR devices and had no visual sensory organ-related disabilities were evaluated by wearing VR equipment. As a quantitative evaluation, electromyography through an EMG sensor and the device and body temperature of the device through a thermal imaging camera were measured. As a qualitative evaluation, the safety of wearing, ease of wearing, comfort of wearing, and satisfaction of wearing were evaluated. As a result of comparing the usability of the devices based on the results, it was confirmed that domestic HMD-type device needs improvement in the strap part.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.25-33
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• 2024

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the lower extremity muscle activity and knee joint load according to movement speed conditions during the barbell back squat. Method: Nine males with resistance training experience participated in this study. Participants performed the barbell back squat in three conditions (Standard, Fast, and Slow) differing movement speed. During the barbell back squat, muscle activity of the rectus femoris (RF), vastus lateralis (VL), vastus medialis (VM), biceps femoris long head (BFL), semitendinosus (ST), gluteus maximus (GM), gastrocnemius (GCN), and tibialis anterior (TA) was collected using an 8 channel wireless EMG system. The peak flexion angle of the lower extremity joints and the peak resultant joint force in each direction of the knee joint were calculated using eight motion capture cameras and ground reaction force plates. This study was to used the Friedman test and the Wilcoxon signed rank test, to compare lower extremity muscle activity and peak resultant joint force at knee joint according to movement speed conditions during the barbell back squat, and the statistical significance level was set at .01. Results: In the downward phase of the barbell back squat, the RF and TA showed the higher muscle activity in the fast condition, and in the upward phase, RF, VL, VM, BFL, ST, GM, and TA showed the higher muscle activity in the fast condition. As a results, analyzing of the load on the knee joint, in the downward phase, and in the upward phase, the higher peak compressive force of the knee joint was showed in the fast condition. Conclusion: The barbell back squat with fast movement speed was more effective due to increased muscle activity of lower extremity, but one must be careful of knee joint injuries because the load on the knee joint may increase during the barbell back squat with fast movement speed.

• Anatomy and Cell Biology
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.419-430
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• 2024

Huntington's disease (HD) is a hereditary condition considered by the progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain, resultant in motor dysfunction and cognitive impairment. Despite current treatment modalities including pharmaceuticals and various therapies, a definitive cure remains elusive. Therefore, this study investigates the therapeutic potential effect of Apelin-13 in HD management. Thirty male Wistar rats were allocated into three groups: a control group, a group with HD, and a group with both HD and administered Apelin-13. Apelin-13 was administered continuously over a 28-day period at a dosage of around 30 mg/kg to mitigate inflammation in rats subjected to 3-NP injection within an experimental HD model. Behavioral tests, such as rotarod, electromyography (EMG), elevated plus maze, and open field assessments, demonstrated that Apelin-13 improved motor function and coordination in rats injected with 3-NP. Apelin-13 treatment significantly increased neuronal density and decreased glial cell counts compared to the control group. Immunohistochemistry analysis revealed reduced gliosis and expression of inflammatory factors in the treatment group. Moreover, Apelin-13 administration led to elevated levels of glutathione and reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) level in the treated group. Apelin-13 demonstrates neuroprotective effects, leading to improved movement and reduced inflammatory and fibrotic factors in the HD model.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.79-84
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• 2009

목 적: 바이오피드백은 정신생리연구에서 중요한 위치에 있으며 정신생리장애 치료에도 유용하다. 만성통증은 매우 흔히 관찰되는 대표적 정신생리장애이다. 이 연구에서는 바이오피드백 기기를 이용한 스트레스 반응 검사로 만성통증 환자와 정상인 간에 생리신호의 특성을 비교하였다. 방 법: 만성통증 환자 42명(남자 17명, 여자 25명, 44.67${\pm}11.10$세)에게 치료 첫째 시간에 바이오피드백 기기를 이용하여 스트레스 반응검사를 하였다. 그 결과를 정상인 42명(남자 17명, 여자 25명, 45.17${\pm}10.46$세)과 비교하였다. 스트레스 반응검사에서는 기저, 스트레스, 그리고 회복 상태에서 각각 전두근 근전도(frontalis electromyography), 피부전도(skin conductance), 피부체온(skin temperature)을 각각 2분씩 측정하여 평균값을 산출하였다. 측정값들의 양 군간 비교에는 독립 t-검정(independent t-test), 각 상태에 따른 측정값의 변화는 대응표본 t-검정(paired-test)로 분석하였다(양측검정, p<0.05). 결 과: 만성 통증 환자는 정상인에 비해 기저, 스트레스, 그리고 회복 상태 모두에서 전두근이 더 긴장해 있었다 (기저: $8.10{\pm}10.465.97{\mu}V$ vs $4.72{\pm}1.52{\mu}V$, t=-3.56, p<0.01; 스트레스: $11.25{\pm}6.89{\mu}V$ vs $8.49{\pm}4.78{\mu}V$, t=-2.13, p<0.05; 회복: $7.12{\pm}3.77{\mu}V$ vs $4.78{\pm}1.59{\mu}V$, t= -3.70, p<0.01). 또한 만성 통증 환자는 세 상태 모두에서 피부전도가 더 잘 되었다(기저: $1.06{\pm}1.0{\mu}S$ vs $0.42{\pm}0.29{\mu}S$, t=-4.0. p<0.01; 스트레스: $1.87{\pm}2.05{\mu}S$ vs $1.03{\pm}0.86{\mu}S$, t=-2.47, p<0.05; 회복: $1.74{\pm}1.77{\mu}S$ vs $0.64{\pm}0.59{\mu}S$, t=-3.8, p<0.01). 그러나 피부체온은 기저, 스트레스, 그리고 회복 상태 모두에서 두 군 사이에 유의한 차이가 없었다(p<0.05). 결 론: 만성 통증 환자는 정상인에 비해 전두근 근전도와 피부전도 측정값이 전반적으로 증가된 소견을 보였다. 이는 통증으로 인하여 교감신경계가 정상인에 비해 자극에 더 예민한 상태에 있음을 시사한다.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.70-76
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• 2015

목 적 : 불면증은 여러 가지 신체질환, 정신질환에 공이환 된 경우가 많아 일차 진료에서 가장 흔한 문제 중 하나이다. 정신생리적 과각성이 병태생리에서 중요하다고 알려져 있다. 이 연구에서는 바이오피드백 기기를 이용한 스트레스 반응 검사로 일차성 불면증과 정상인 간에 생리신호 특성을 비교하였다. 방 법 : 일차성 불면증 환자 80명(남자 35, 여자 45명, $49.71{\pm}12.91$세)과 정상인 101명(남자 64, 여자 37명, $27.65{\pm}2.77$세)에게 바이오피드백 기기를 이용하여 스트레스 반응 검사를 하였다. 스트레스 반응 검사는 기저, 스트레스 1, 회복 1, 스트레스 2, 회복 2단계의 다섯 단계로 하였다. 각 단계에서 근전도(EMG), 심장박동수(heart rate), 피부전도(skin conductance), 피부체온(skin temperature), 그리고 호흡수(respiratory rate)를 각각 2분 동안 기록하여 평균값을 산출하였다. 측정값들의 양 군 사이 비교에는 독립 t-검정, 이전 단계와 비교한 측정값의 변화는 대응표본 t-검정으로 분석하였다(양측검정, p < 0.05). 결 과 : 불면증 환자는 정상인에 비해 5단계 스트레스 반응 검사 모두에서 전두근이 더 긴장해 있었다(기저 : $7.72{\pm}3.88{\mu}V$ vs. $4.89{\pm}1.73{\mu}V$, t = -6.06, p < 0.001 ; 스트레스 1 : $10.29{\pm}5.16{\mu}V$ vs. $6.63{\pm}2.48{\mu}V$, t = -5.84, p < 0.001 ; 회복 1 : $7.87{\pm}3.86{\mu}V$ vs. $5.17{\pm}2.17{\mu}V$, t = -5.61, p < 0.001 ; 스트레스 2 : $10.22{\pm}6.07{\mu}V$ vs. $6.98{\pm}2.98{\mu}V$, t = -4.37, p < 0.001 ; 회복 2 : $7.88{\pm}4.25{\mu}V$ vs. $5.17{\pm}1.99{\mu}V$, t = -5.27, p < 0.001 ). 정상인은 불면증 환자와 비교하여 각 단계에 따른 심장박동수의 변화 정도가 더 컸다(스트레스 1-기저 : $6.48{\pm}0.59$ vs. $3.77{\pm}0.59$, t = 3.22, p = 0.002 ; 회복 1-스트레스 1 : $-5.36{\pm}0.0.59$ vs. $-3.16{\pm}0.47$, t = 2.91, p = 0.004 ; 스트레스 2-회복 1 : $8.45{\pm}0.61$ vs. $4.03{\pm}0.47$, t = 5.72, p < 0.001 ; 회복 2-스트레스 2 : $-8.56{\pm}0.65$ vs. $-4.02{\pm}0.51$, t = -5.31, p < 0.001). 결 론 : 일차성 불면증 환자는 정상인에 비해 전두근 근전도 측정값이 전반적으로 증가되었고, 심장박동수의 검사 단계별 변화 정도가 작았다. 이는 불면증 환자의 자율신경계가 정상인에 비해 과각성 상태에 있음을 시사한다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.543-548
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• 2010

엉덩인공관절 수술 후 지속적으로 재활운동에 참가한 사람들을 대상으로 6개월 지난 시점과 12개월 지난 시점에서 하지근력 테스트와 지면반력 실험을 통하여 재활훈련의 효과를 비교하고 검증하였다. 엉덩관절이 $150^{\circ}$에서 $90^{\circ}$까지 굴곡하는 동안 대퇴직근의 변화를 비교해 본 결과 통계적으로는 유의한 차이(p<0.05)가 나타나지 않았으나 평균의 비교에서 약간의 차이가 있었다. 장요근 평균의 비교에서도 통계적으로 유의한 차이(p<0.05)는 나타나지 않았으나 평균의 비교에서 모든 구간에서 재활훈련기간이 길어질수록 더욱더 큰 값을 나타내고 있는 것으로 보아 굴곡과 신전에 관계하는 근력들이 체계적인 재활훈련을 받을 경우 더욱더 좋아지는 것으로 나타났다. 엉덩관절이 $0^{\circ}$에서 $45^{\circ}$까지 외전하는 동안 중둔근의 변화는 통계적으로 유의한 차이(p<0.05)는 없었으나 재활훈련에 꾸준히 12개월 동안 참가한 수술자가 6개월 재활훈련에 참가한 수술자들보다 외전동작 값이 훨씬 크게 나타났다. 소둔근의 근력변화는 중둔근 보다 외전각도가 $45^{\circ}$각도로 커지면서 12개월 재활훈련에 참가한 수술자의 근력값($0.37{\pm}0.08$)이 6개월 재활훈련 참가자 근력값($0.21{\pm}0.05$) 보다 훨씬 커지는 것으로 나타났다. 무릎관절의 모멘트 값은 통계적으로 유의한 차이(p<0.05)는 없었으나 평균의 비교에서 한 계단을 오르는 동안 시간의 경과에 따라 재활훈련이 길수록 무릎을 펴는 모멘트의 값이 더욱더 크게 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 엉덩인공관절 수술 후 6개월 재활훈련 참가자와 12개월 재활훈련 참가자 모두 세 가지 지면반력(Fx anterior/posterior force, Fy medio/lateral force, Fz vertical force)의 형태는 통계적으로 유의한 차이는 나타나지 않았으나, 좌우면의 힘(Fy)은 6개월 재활훈련 참가자($109{\pm}45N$)가 12월 재활훈련 참가자($105{\pm}28N$)보다 큰 값을 보이고 있고, 전후면의 힘(Fx) 값은 6개월 재활훈련참가자($-107{\pm}21N$) 보다 12개월 재활훈련 참가자($-175{\pm}33N$)가 큰 값으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.155-167
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• 2013

Objectives : This research was conducted to investigate the factors that affect the level of facial nerve damage. Methods : From October 2009 to September 2013, the total number of 581 patients of Bell's palsy and Ramsay-Hunt syndrome visited Facial Palsy Center in Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong for Traditional Korean and Western combined medical treatment. Of these, 453 patients of peripheral facial nerve palsy were selected for the research. After reviewing the medical records that have details of age, gender, diagnosis(Bell's palsy and Ramsay-Hunt syndrome), onset, underlying diseases(DM, HTN), and HbAlc value, the analysis on the influence factors on the level of facial nerve damage was drew out. Results : The axonal loss rate of oris branch and nasal branch were significantly higher than the axonal loss rate of frontal branch and oculi branch. In addition, the frequency of becoming a major damaged branch was also high in the oris branch nasal branch. The factors by month, weather, smoking, and alcohol did not influence EMG axonal loss rate. Male rather than female and patient with Rasmay-Hut syndrome rather than Bell's palsy had a higher axonal loss rate in all branches. Of those, front of branch of male was remarkably higher than female. Patient with DM as P/H had high axonal loss rate in all branches. Patient with HTN as P/H had high axonal loss rate in all branches except for oris branches. Patients with DM and HTN group had significantly higher value from the average of axonal loss rate than patients who are only with HTN and without DM/HTN. DM alone group had significantly higher value than patients who are without DM/HTN. However, HTN alone was not significantly high. By analysing HbAlc of the patients who were hospitalised regardless DM, axonal loss rate was high in the order of DM group, preDM group, normal group. Nevertheless, only DM group showed higher axonal rate statistically than normal group. Considering DM and HbA1c value, the patients can be divided into 4 different groups of hkDM, lkDM, hfDM and nDM. By analysing those groups, the average damaged value of the groups with diagnosis followed by treatment(lkDM, hkDM) were higher than the average rate of hfDM and statistically higher than the rate of the nDM. Conclusions : The influential factors of increasing the level of EMG damage are male(only for the frontal branch), age above sixties, HTN, DM, and HbAlc value above 6.5. Besides, the negligible factors are month, season, diagnosis, alcohol, and smoking. Further research including clinical prognosis should be conducted.