• 로봇학회논문지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.107-115
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• 2017

In this paper, four-bar linkage mechanism for the knee joint is developed which is used in prosthetics. But unlike the prosthetics, the feature of this mechanism is that the instantaneous center of rotation of the four-bar linkages can be moved behind the ground reaction force vector so that it can be passively supported without any external power. In addition, this mechanism is developed similar to the structure of the human knee joint for eliminating the sense of heterogeneity of the wearer. In order to design the mechanism with these two objectives, optimization design process is done using the PIAnO tool and detailed design is carried out through optimized variable values. The developed mechanism is attached to the robot which can assist the hip and ankle joints. In order to verify the operation of the developed knee mechanism, an insole type sensor was attached to the shoes to compare data values before and after wearing the robot. Result data showed that wearer wearing the exoskeleton robot with the knee mechanism was the same value regardless of whether the heavy tool is loaded or not.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제21권9호
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• pp.1336-1345
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 국내외 실버화와 일반적인 운동화에 대한 1차 운동기능학적 분석을 통하여 노인에게 가장 적합한 신발을 정하고 2차 운동생리학적 실험을 통해 체지방률변화, 운동강도에 따른 대사량의 변화 그리고 에너지 소비량의 변화를 분석하였다. 본 연구의 대상으로는 특별한 질병을 가지고 있지 않은 남자 어른들 20명을 대상으로 하였으며, 평균나이는 $62.78{\pm}4.32$세, 신장은 $170.89{\pm}3.56cm$ 그리고 몸무게는 $75.12{\pm}8.76kg$이었다. 실험 전 실험에 대한 충분한 설명을 하고 동의서를 받은 후 데이터를 수집하였다. 본 연구를 위하여 운동 기능학적 실험과 운동 생리학적 실험을 수행하였으며, 본 연구결과 걷기나 달리기 시 최초 발 뒤꿈치 접촉 시 발이 회내(pronation)되는 정도와 최대 회내가 되는 정도를 알아 본 결과 걷기속도가 가장 빠르게 나온 B형의 신발이 회내값($-2.3{\pm}1.05^{\circ}$)이 가장 크게 나타났으며 일반걷기용 신발에서 가장 작은 값($-1.5{\pm}0.49^{\circ}$)을 보여주고 있다. 또한 노인들의 일상생활에서 착용하는 건강증진용 신발을 대상으로 운동 생리학적 부분을 살펴보면 체지방율의 변화는 모든 그룹에서 감소는 하였으나, 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았는데, 이는 체지방율의 변화를 가져오기 위해서 일시적인 운동이 아닌 규칙적이고 장기적인 운동이 필요할 것으로 사료되어지며, 노인들이 건강증진용 기능화를 장기적으로 착용하여 운동할 경우 체 지방율에 긍정적인 영향을 미칠 것으로 사료되어진다.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.285-292
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• 2016

Objective: This study collected data on muscle fatigue and ground reaction force during walking to provide a basis for development of custom-fitted outdoor walking shoes. The study analyzed an upright body exercise program using spine stabilization technique to determine the effect on foot plantar pressure in archers, demonstrate the effectiveness of upright body exercise, and develop a new, effective, and efficient training program. Method: A 12-week upright body exercise program was evaluated for the effect on plantar pressure in archers. Ten prize-winning archers (3 men, 7 women) in B metropolitan city, each with ${\geq}10years$ of experience, were given an explanation of the content and purpose of the program, and provided informed consent. Upright body exercise was performed 3 times a week for 12 weeks. A resistive pressure sensor was used to measure foot plantar pressure distribution and analyze quantitative information on variation in postural stability and weight shifting in dynamic balance during shooting, as well as plantar pressure in static balance with the eyes open and closed. Results: There were no significant differences in foot plantar pressure before and after participation in the exercise program. There was no statistically significant difference in foot plantar pressure in static balance with the eyes open or closed, or in foot plantar pressure in dynamic balance during shooting. Conclusion: An upright body exercise program had positive effects on foot plantar pressure in static and dynamic balance in archers by reducing body sway and physical imbalance during shooting and with eyes closed. This program is expected to help archers improve their posture and psychological state, and thereby improve performance.