• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.98-103
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• 2022

Purpose: New therapeutic approaches have emerged to improve gait ability in patients with brain damage, such as action observation learning (AOT), auditory cueing, motor imagery etc. We attempted to investigate the effects of AOT with auditory cueing (AOTAC) on gait function in patients with stroke. Methods: The eighteen stroke patients with a unilateral hemiparesis were randomly divided into three groups; the AOTAC, AOT, and control groups. The AOTAC group (n=8) received training via observing a video that showed normal gait with sound of footsteps as an auditory cue; the AOT group (n=6) receive action observation without auditory stimulation; the control group (n=5) observed the landscape video image. Intervention time of three groups was 30 minutes per day, five times a week, for four weeks. Gait parameters, such as cadence, velocity, stride length, stance phase, and swing phase were collected in all patients before and after each training session. Results: Significant differences were observed among the three groups with respect to the parameters, such as cadence, velocity, stride length, and stance/swing phase. Post-hoc analysis indicated that the AOTAC group had a greater significant change in all of parameters, compared with the AOT and control groups. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that AOTAC may be an effective therapeutic approach to improve gait symmetry and function in patients with stroke. We believe that this effect is attributable to the change of cortical excitability on motor related to cortical areas.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.94-102
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• 2015

Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of treadmill gait training with patellar taping on gait abilities in chronic stroke patients. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Methods: Thirty chronic stroke patients who have been diagnosed at least six months or before were recruited in Gyeongin Rehabilitation Center Hospital, located in Incheon. Patients who were enrolled in this study were randomized to experimental group (n=15) or control group (n=15). Treadmill with patella taping training group patients were applied with patellar taping when they were being trained on a treadmill. Control group patients were being trained on a treadmill without any kind of taping. Gait parameters were measured with a GAITRite$^{(R)}$ system which evaluated gait performances. Gait trainings were done for 30 min/day, 5 days/week, for 4 weeks. Results: After treadmill training, treadmill with patella taping training group showed a significant improvement in gait abilities, including velocity, cadence, paretic and non-paretic step length, and double support period (p<0.05). However, in general treadmill group, there were no significant differences in gait parameters except velocity and cadence. There was a significant difference in gait performance in the experimental group compared with the control group, except for the gait symmetry ratio (p<0.05). Conclusions: According to this result of this study, it seems that application of patellar taping in treadmill gait training for chronic stroke patients significantly improved gait abilities of these patients. Also, we can conclude that patella taping is thought to be useful in real clinical settings where there are many chronic patients who are in need of improvement in their gait abilities.

• 대한의용생체공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한의용생체공학회 1998년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.88-89
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• 1998

In this paper, a transfemoral prosthesis with a microprocessor controlled pneumatic knee developed at KOREC is presented. The resistance of the knee is changed automatically via a microprocessor as the amputee's gait speed changes, so that the prosthetic side of the amputee can follow the sound limb. Gait analysis has been conducted to evaluate the performance of the developed prosthesis and the improvement of the gait pattern including the gait symmetry was observed.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.197-204
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• 2005

In this study, ground reaction force(GRF), absolute symmetry index(ASI) and coefficient of variation(CV) of fixed, single-axis and multi-axis prosthetic ankle assemblies were investigated to show the biomechanical evaluation for above knee amputees. In the experiments, 37 normal male volunteers, two male and two female AK amputees were tested with fixed, single-axis and multi-axis prosthetic ankle assembly. A gait analysis was carried out to derive the ratio of GRF to weight as the percentage of total stance phase for ten points. The results showed that fixed-axis ankle was superior to the other two ankle assemblies for the characteristic of forwarding and breaking forces. Multi-axis ankle was relatively superior to the other two ankle assemblies for gait balancing and movement of the center for mass. single-axis ankle was relatively superior to the other two ankle assemblies for CV and ASI of GRF.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.75-84
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• 2022

Background: This study was to investigate the effect of non-invasive transcranial direct current stimulation due to hemiplegic patients due to stroke on temporal and spatial gait ability. Design: Randomized sham controlled trial. Methods: For the study method, 42 patients with hemiplegia due to stroke were randomly assigned to 14 patients each, and the general walking group, tDCS walking group, and tDCS (sham) walking group were subjected to 5 times a week, 30 minutes a day, and 6 weeks. In the temporal gait variables of hemiplegic patients due to stroke, the effect of the gait time, gait cycle, single support, double support, swing phase, stance phase, gait speed, cadence were measured. In spatial variables, one step length and one step length were measured. Results: As a result of the study, the EG group significantly increased in the step time, gait velocity, and cadence of the paralysis side in the comparison of temporal walking variables between groups according to the application of tDCS of walking ability in hemiplegic patients due to stroke patients(p<.05). In the change in spatial walking variables between groups according to the application of tDCS, the step length and stride length of the EG group showed a significant increase. Both the comparison of temporal and spatial symmetry walking variables between groups according to tDCS application was not significant(p>.05) Conclusion: As a result, tDCS has an effective effect on the improvement of the gait ability of stroke patients. In particular, it is an effective method of physical therapy that can improve the cadence and speed of gait, which can be combined with the existing gait training to effectively increase the gait of hemiplegia due to stroke patients.

• 전자공학회논문지SC
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.55-62
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• 2004

본 연구에서는 보행 가속도 신호를 측정할 수 있는 휴대용 무선 가속도 측정 시스템을 설계하고 편마비 환자로부터 획득된 데이터를 이용하여 보행 인자 계산과 보행의 규칙성 및 대칭성을 평가할 수 있는 보행 자동분석 알고리즘을 개발하였다. 휴대용 무선 가속도 측정 시스템은 2축 가속도계와 증폭기 및 16㎐ 저역 통과 필터로 구성된 아날로그 신호처리부(가속도 센서부)와 원칩 마이크로프로세서, EEPROM RF 송신부 및 수신부로 구성되어 있다. 보행 분석 알고리즘은 FFT 분석부, 필터 처리부 및 정점 검출부로 구성된다. 알고리즘 개발 및 평가를 위하여 8명의 편마비 환자가 실험군으로 또 다른 8명의 편마비 환자가 대조군으로 참여하였으며, 요추 3∼4번 위치에서 10m 동안의 보행 가속도 신호를 60㎐의 샘플링 주파수로 측정하였다. 보행자동분석 알고리즘에 의해 먼저 보행 구분점을 검출하고 좌우 발을 구분하였으며, 이 정보를 이용하여 보행 인자들을 계산하였다. 비디오 데이터와 보행 가속도 신호를 직접 관찰하여 얻은 정보와 비교하여 알고리즘의 성능을 평가한 결과 보행 구분점이 모두 정확히 검출되었으며 좌우 발 또한 모두 구분되었다. 향후 알고리즘의 신뢰성과 더 많은 보행 인자들을 계산할 수 있도록 성능을 향상시킴으로써 임상에서 편마비 환자의 재활치료 성과를 평가하는데 사용될 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.40-47
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• 2016

Background: Assessments of Sit-to-Stand (STS) and gait functions are essential procedures in evaluating level of independence for the patients after stroke. In a previous study, we developed the software to analyze center of pressure (COP) in standing position on Wii Balance Board (WBB). Objects: This purpose of this study is to measure test-retest reliability of ground reaction forces, COP and time using WBB on STS and gait in healthy adults. Methods: Fifteen healthy participants performed three trials of STS and gait on WBB. The time (s), vertical peak (%) and COP path-length (cm) were measured on both tasks. Additionally, counter (%), different peak (%), symmetry ratio, COP x-range and COP y-range were analyzed on STS, 1st peak (%), 2nd peak (%) of weight were analyzed on gait. Intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error measurement (SEM) and smallest real difference (SRD) were analyzed for test-retest reliability. Results: ICC of all variables except COP path-length appeared to .676~.946 on STS, and to .723~.901 on gait. SEM and SRD of all variables excepting COP path-length appeared .227~8.886, .033~24.575 on STS. SEM and SRD excepting COP path-length appeared about .019~3.933, .054~11.879 on gait. Conclusion: WBB is not only cheaper than force plate, but also easier to use clinically. WBB is considered as an adequate equipment for measuring changes of weight bearing during balance, STS and gait test which are normally used for functional assessment in patients with neurological problems and elderly. The further study is needed concurrent validity on neurological patients, elderly patients using force plate and WBB.

• 대한중풍순환신경학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.40-48
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• 2013

■ Objectives This study was designed to investigate the effects of an ankle foot orthosis(AFO) on gait of two hemiparetic stroke patients with foot drop. ■ Methods Gait of two hemiparetic stroke patients were analyzed during walking on the treadmill without or with AFO application. The spatiotemporal and center of pressure(CoP) intersection parameters of gait analysis were measured using a treadmill gait analysis system. ■ Results The AFO had positive effects on hemiparetic gait parameters; increasing cadence, increasing step length, decreasing step time, stride time, and lateral symmetry. ■ Conclusion Hemiparetic gait was improved by ankle foot orthosis.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.344-350
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• 2013

본 연구의 목적은 파킨슨병 환자의 청각 신호에 따른 보행 시, 상지 스윙의 비대칭과 진폭에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위함이다. 연구의 대상자는 초기 파킨슨병으로 진단받은 14명의 환자로, 청각 신호(빠른 속도, 일반적인 속도, 느린 속도)를 무작위 순서로 제공하여 보행을 실시하였다. 청각 신호 속도는 전자 메트로놈을 이용하여 대상자의 자연스러운 보행 속도보다 ${\pm}20%$ 속도를 적용하였다. 각각의 속도에 따른 청각 신호를 적용한 보행을 실시하는 동안, 동작분석기를 사용하여 보행 시 상지 스윙의 운동학적 변수를 비교 분석하였다. 정상 속도의 보행 시 파킨슨병 환자의 양측 상지 스윙 진폭의 비교에서는 더 많은 영향을 받은 쪽(MAS)의 상지 스윙 진폭에서 유의한 감소가 나타났다(p<.05). 청각 신호 속도에 따른 보행 시의 비교에서는 빠른 속도의 청각 신호를 적용한 보행 시 상지 스윙의 유의한 증가가 나타났다(p<.05). 본 연구의 결과를 통해 파킨슨 환자의 보행 시 양측 상지 스윙의 비대칭을 확인할 수 있었으며 또한 보행 시 빠른 청각 신호를 적용하는 경우, 파킨슨병 환자의 상지 스윙을 증가시켜 자연스러운 보행양상을 유도할 수 있으므로 중재 시 필요에 따라 적절한 속도의 청각 신호를 적용하여 보행훈련에 적용할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.145-151
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• 2022

Purpose : Stroke patients exhibit abnormal walking patterns such as slow walking speed and asymmetrical walking values. The recovery of symmetrical walking in the stance phase using a treadmill means improvements in walking speed and asymmetrical walking. The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of unilateral step treadmill training (USTT) on gait speed and the recovery of symmetrical walking in chronic stroke patients. Methods : Fifteen patients (11 men and 4 women) with chronic stroke participated in this study. The 10-meter walk test (10MWT) and GAITRite system were used to determine the intervention-related changes in gait speed and symmetrical walking values such as non-paretic step length (NSL), non-paretic step time (NST), paretic single-support time (PSST), step length asymmetry (SLA), and step time asymmetry (STA) after USTT. All participants completed USTT and underwent measurements at 3 different times: at pretest, posttest, and the follow-up test. Repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to compare walking speed and asymmetrical walking values. The statistical significance level was set at p<.05. Results : Walking speed by 10MWT (p<.05) showed significant improvements after USTT as follows: at pretest and posttest (p<.05), posttest and follow-up test (p<.05), and pretest and follow-up test (p<.05). Recovery of symmetrical walking patterns such as NSL (p<.05), NST (p<.05), and SLA (p<.05) were observed after USTT. However, no significant improvements were found in PSST (p>.05) and STA (p>.05) in symmetrical gait. Conclusion : This study suggests that USTT may have a positive effect on walking speed and symmetrical walking patterns in chronic stroke patients. Thus, this study contributes to the existing knowledge about the usefulness of USTT for the effective management of patients with chronic stroke. Further studies are needed to generalize these findings.