• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.401-406
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• 2015

In this study, the gait imbalance evaluation algorithm based on two axes angle using encoder is proposed. This experiment was carried out to experiment with a healthy adult male to 10 people. The device is attached to the hip and knee joint in order to measure the angle during the gait. Normal and imbalance gait angle data were measured using an encoder attached to the hip and knee joints. Also, in order to verify the reliability of estimation of asymmetrical gait using hip and knee angle, it was compared with the result of asymmetrical gait estimation using foot pressure. SI (Symmetry Index) was used as an index for determining the gait imbalance. As a result, normal gait and 1.5cm imbalance gait were evaluation as normal gait through SI using an encoder. And imbalance gait of 3cm, 4cm, and 6cm were judge by imbalance gait. Whereas all gait experiments except normal gait were evaluation as imbalance gait through SI using the pressure. It was possible to determine both the normal gait and imbalance gait through measurement for the angle and the pressure.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.315-324
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• 2014

PURPOSE: This study aimed to determine the correlation of weight bearing ability at the affected side with balance and gait abilities for the development of pressure biofeedback based equipment to stroke patients. METHODS: This study included 35 patients with stroke patient. The tests were conducted to determine the weight bearing ratio while pushing a step forward the affected side, static balance ability using the total length of COP(Center of pressure), sway velocity of COP, COP velocity at the X and Y axis. Functional reaching test (FRT), berg balance scale (BBS) were used to assess the dynamic balance ability and timed up and go test (TUG), 10m walk test (10mWT) were used assess the gait ability respectively. In order to determine the correlation between measured variables, bivariate correlation analysis was conducted. RESULTS: A significant correlation of the weight bearing ratio were shown with COP total length and velocity(r=-.34), Y-axis velocity(r=-.39), FRT(r=.42), BBS(r=.54), TUG (r=-.39), and 10m walking test (r=-.42). CONCLUSION: This study result showed that as patients with stroke had more weight bearing ratio at the affected side, not only their static and dynamic balance abilities increased more but also functional gait ability improved more. These results mean that, to improve stroke patients' static, dynamic balance ability and gait ability, weight bearing training with the affected side foot placed one step forward necessary for gaits are important.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.53-62
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• 2022

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of a real-time pressure feedback provided during gait training on the weight weight distribution of the inner part of mid-foot in paralyzed side and gait function in stroke patients. METHODS: A total of 24 patients with hemiplegic stroke in a rehabilitation hospital were randomly assigned to the experimental and control group. All participants (n = 24) performed 15 min of comprehensive rehabilitation therapy 5 times a week for a period of 4 weeks. Additionally, the experimental group and control group underwent gait training with a real time feedback and general gait training, respectively, for 15 min five times a week for 4 weeks. Weight distribution and gait function were measured before and after the 4-week training. RESULTS: Significant increases in the weight distribution (WD), stance time (ST) and step length (SL) of the paralyzed side, and a significant decrease in the 10 m walking test (10 MWT) observed after training in the two groups (p < .05). The experimental group showed larger changes in the all variables than the control group (WD, +10.5 kg vs. +8.8 kg, p < .05; ST, 12.8 s vs. 4.9 s, p < .05; SL, 4.9 cm vs. 1.7 cm, p < .05; 10 MWT, -3.5 s vs. -1.0 s, p < .05, respectively). CONCLUSION: Gait training with a real-time feedback might be effective in improving the normalization of weight bearing of the paralyzed lower extremity and gait function of stroke patients, and be considered to be a more effective gait training for improving the abilities than the general gait training.

• 전자공학회논문지 IE
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.5-15
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• 2006

족탕기(STYX ford202)를 이용하여 발 부분의 온열수 자극을 인가하여 생체 현상의 각종 변화를 계측하였다. 생체 현상의 변화 데이터는 발 부분의 온수 열 자극을 43$^{\circ}C$, 45$^{\circ}C$의 조건으로 10명의 남여 사람을 10일 동안 1회 측정시 5분, 10분, 15분, 20분, 경과 실험을 통해 9가지 생리적 요소를 측정하여 분석하였다. 생체신호요소의 측정의 분석 결과는 이마온도는 -0.69 $\pm$ 0.01 감소하였고, 다리온도는 1.51 $\pm$ 0.22 증가되었다. 혈류($m\ell/min$)는 1.18 $\pm$ 0.50 증가되며, 혈압(mmHg)는 -1.49$\pm$ 2.81, (min) -0.06$\pm$ 0.13 감소 현상을 보였다. 맥박수의 변화는 6.97 $\pm$ 0.72 증가하며, 혈당은 ($mg/d\ell$) : -2.41 $\pm$ 1.55 감소되었고, 피부산소포화도 (%): 1.34 $\pm$ 0.28 증가하였다. 또한 체지방(%) -1.75$\pm$ 0.15 및 체중은 (kr): -0.10 $\pm$ 0.04 감소 현상으로 나타났다.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.161-173
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• 2005

Recently among several tennis techniques forehand stroke has been greatly changed in the aspect of spin, grip and stance. The most fundamental factor among the three factors is the stance which consists of open, square and closed stance. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relations between the segments of the body, the three dimensional anatomical angle according to open stance patterns during forehand stroke in tennis. For the movement analysis three dimensional cinematographical method(APAS) was used and for the calculation of the kinematic variables a self developed program was used with the LabVlEW 6.1 graphical programming(Johnson, 1999) program. By using Eular's equations the three dimensional anatomical Cardan angles of the joint and racket head angle were defined 1. In three dimensional maximum linear velocity of racket head the X axis showed $11.41{\pm}5.27m/s$ at impact, not the Y axis(horizontal direction) and the z axis(vertical direction) maximum linear velocity of racket head did not show at impact but after impact this will resulted influence upon hitting ball It could be suggest that Y axis velocity of racket head influence on ball direction and z axis velocity influence on ball spin after impact. the stance distance between right foot and left foot was mean $74.2{\pm}11.2m$. 2. The three dimensional anatomical angular displacement of shoulder joint showed most important role in forehand stroke. and is followed by wrist joints, in addition the movement of elbow joints showed least to the stroke. The three dimensional anatomical angular displacement of racket increased flexion/abduction angle until the impact. after impact, The angular displacement of racket changed motion direction as extension/adduction. 3. The three dimensional anatomical angular displacement of trunk in flexion-extension showed extension all around the forehand stroke. The angular displacement of trunk in adduction-abduction showed abduction at the backswing top and adduction around impact. while there is no significant internal-external rotation 4. The three dimensional anatomical angular displacement of hip joint and knee joint increased extension angle after minimum of knee joint angle in the forehand stroke, The three dimensional anatomical angular displacement of ankle joint showed plantar flexion, internal rotation and eversion in forehand stroke. it could be suggest that the plantar pressure of open stance during forehand stroke would be distributed more largely to the fore foot. and lateral side.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.241-250
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• 2022

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of backward walking exercise on changes in the cervical angle and gait parameters in subjects with moderate forward head posture. Methods : Four subjects were selected for this study. In particular, subjects with an average of 43 subjects with moderate craniovertebral angles were selected as the criteria for subject selection. The exercise program consisted of a 5 minutes warm-up exercise, 20 minutes main exercise, and 5 minutes cool-down exercise. In the main exercise, the treadmill speed was 2.5 km/h for men, 2.0 km/h for women in the first week, from the 2nd week to the 4th week, it was increased by 0.5 km/h every week. Results : Craniovertebral angle increased by 2.06±2.46 ° before and after the backward walking exercise, and craniorotational angle decreased by -1.69±3.33 ° before and after exercise. As for the gait parameters, in the amount of change before and after the backward walking exercise, the left foot pressure was 4.58±5.70 % from front to back and the right foot pressure was 5.08±3.06 % from front to back. The left step length and right step length showed a change of -.33±4.43 cm and -2.08±7.26 cm, respectively. stride length showed a change of -2.59±11.18 cm. The left and right stance phase showed a change of -1.02±2.03 % and -1.23±1.54 %, respectively. The left and right swing phase showed changes of 1.02±2.03 % and 1.22±1.53 %, respectively. The left and right step times were -.01±.06 sec and -.02±.12 sec, respectively. The stride time showed a change of -.03±.18 sec. Conclusion : Changes in cervical angle and gait parameters were confirmed by performing backward walking exercise for subjects with moderate forward head posture for 4 weeks. Therefore, additional research should be conducted based on this case study.

• 전자공학회논문지
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• 제51권7호
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• pp.239-247
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• 2014

병원이나 검사실 등에 널리 이용되는 평형 기능 검사법은 고감도 압력센서를 이용한 균형감각조절임상검사(CTSIB, clinical test of sensory integration on balance)이다. 바로 선 자세에서 발바닥의 압력중심(center of pressure)의 변화를 관찰함으로써 흉부 흔들림을 객관적으로 측정한다. 본 논문에서는 가정에서도 손쉽게 흉부의 흔들림을 측정할 수 있는 방법을 제안하고자 한다. 위 밸런스보드(Wii balance board, WBB)는 게임기임에도 불구하고 흉부 흔들림과 상관관계가 높은 압력중심을 측정할 수 있기 때문에 기존의 임상용 제품과 유사한 결과를 보인다. 하지만 위 리모트 컨트롤러(Wii remote controller, WRC)는 WBB보다 저렴하고 손쉽게 구할 수 있음에도 불구하고 흉부 흔들림 분석에서는 압력 측정 방식이 아니기 때문에 기대만큼 활용되지 못하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 정상인 10명(남자:5명, 여자:5명)을 대상으로 WRC의 가속도 정보로부터 convex hull 혹은 ellipse area 분석법을 이용하여 WBB와 유사한 결과를 보였다.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.67-82
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• 2004

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the function and the safety of an additional weight shoe developed for the improvement of aerobic capacity, and to improve some problems found by subject's test for an additional weight shoe. The subjects employed for this study were 10 college students. 4 video cameras, AMTI force platform and Pedar insole pressure distribution measurement device were used to analyze foot motions. The results of the study were as follows: 1 The initial achilles tendon angle and initial rearfoot pronation angle of an additional weight shoe during walking were 183.7 deg and 2.33 deg, respectively, and smaller than a barefoot condition. Maximum achilles tendon angle and the angular displacement of achilles tendon angle were 185.35 deg and 4.21 deg respectively, and smaller than barefoot condition. Thus rearfoot stability variables were within the permission value for safety. 2. Maximal anterior posterior ground reaction force of additional weight shoe was appeared to be 1.01-1.2 B.W., and was bigger than a barefoot condition. The time to MAPGRF of an additional weight shoe was longer than a barefoot condition. Maximal vertical ground reaction force of additional weight shoe was appeared to be 2.3-2.7 B.W., and was bigger than a barefoot condition in propulsive force region. But A barefoot condition was bigger in braking force region. The time to MVGRF of an additional weight shoe was longer than a barefoot condition. 3. Regional peak pressure was bigger in medial region than in lateral region in contrast to conventional running shoes. The instant of regional peak pressure was M1-M2-M7-M4-M6-M5 -M3, and differed form conventional running shoes. Regional Impulse was shown to be abnormal patterns. There were no evidences that an additional weight shoe would have function and safety problems through the analysis of rearfoot control and ground reaction force during walking. However, There appeared to have small problem in pressure distribution. It was considered that it would be possible to redesign the inner geometry. This study could not find out safety on human body and exercise effects because of short term research period. Therefore long term study on subject's test would be necessary in the future study.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.79-85
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• 2017

발 질환으로 어려움을 겪는 환자들이 증가하면서 이에 대응할 수 있는 교정용 인솔에 대한 연구가 점점 요구되고 있다. 이에 따라 본 논문에서는 형상기억합금의 특성 중 하나인 초탄성 효과를 이용하여 평발교정용 인솔 설계에 관한 연구를 진행하였다. 신발에 인솔을 부착하는 방식을 도입하여 설치된 인솔이 발 구조 중 가장 중요한 근육인 족저근막을 자극할 수 있도록 유도하였다. 족저근막에서 인솔에 의해 유발되는 접촉압을 유한요소법으로 예측하는 방법을 통해 교정 효과를 기대할 수 있는 평발교정용 인솔을 설계하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 인솔의 형상을 결정하는 설계 인자로 세 가지 즉, 인솔의 두께, 최고높이, 앞뒤의 비대칭률을 채택하였다. 세 가지 설계 인자의 영향도를 평가하기 위해 다구찌 최적화 기법을 도입하여 각 인자 간 조합에 따른 족저근막에서의 최대 접촉압을 계산하고 이를 분석하였다. 분석 결과 접촉압을 결정하는데 영향을 많이 주는 설계인자를 순서대로 나열하면 최고높이, 두께, 비대칭률의 순으로 나타났다. 또한, 접촉압을 실제 사람이 느낄 수 있는 인지압으로 변환한 후 교정 효과를 기대할 수 있으면서도 족저근막에 무리를 주지 않는 안전 교정 범위를 설정하였다. 이를 통해 안전 교정 범위에 드는 가장 좋은 설계안을 제안하였다. 본 연구를 통해 확립한 중요인자를 고려한 설계방법은 향후 개인별 맞춤형 교정 인솔을 설계하는 기반이 될 수 있다.

• 한국엔터테인먼트산업학회논문지
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• 제14권8호
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• pp.337-344
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• 2020

본 연구는 불안정 지지면을 적용한 테라테이먼트 하지복합운동이 안굽이 무릎 하지 변형자의 무릎과 족저압에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였다. 안굽이 무릎 2등급 남녀 25명을 대상으로 안정 지지면 운동 그룹(SEG)과 불안정 지지면 운동그룹(UEG)으로 나누어 연구를 진행하였다. 하지복합운동 프로그램은 탄력밴드를 이용한 하지운동과 스쿼트 운동으로 구성하였으며, 총 5주간, 주 4회 40분 실시하였다. 무릎의 구조적 변화를 관찰하기 위해 무릎사이 간격과 Q-각을 측정하였으며, 정적 족저압을 평가하였다. 무릎사이 간격과 Q-각 측정 결과 각 집단에서 모두 실험 전에 비해 실험 후 무릎 사이 간격은 감소하고 Q-각은 증가되었음을 알 수 있었으며, 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 나타내었다(p<.05). 실험 후 집단 간 비교 검사 결과, 무릎사이 간격 차이에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 나타내었다(p<.05). 정적 족저압 평가 결과 각 집단에서 모두 실험 전에 비해 실험 후 양쪽 발의 앞쪽 비율(FFR)은 감소하고, 뒤쪽 비율(RFR)은 증가하였다. 안정 지지면 운동그룹의 왼쪽 발 앞쪽 비율(FFR)을 제외하고 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<.05). 이상의 결과를 통해 하지복합운동이 안굽이 무릎 하지 변형자의 무릎 구조 교정 및 정적 족저압 개선에 효과적이며, 불안정 지지면은 하지복합운동의 효과를 증가 시킬 수 있는 좋은 조건임을 알 수 있었다.