• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제29권7호
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• pp.723-729
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• 2012

Spring-like leg models have been employed to explain various dynamic characteristics in human walking. However, this leg stiffness model has limitations to represent complex motion of actual human gait, especially the behaviors of each lower limb joint. The purpose of this research was to determine changes of total leg stiffness and lower limb joint stiffness with gait speed in knee osteoarthritis. Joint stiffness defined as the ratio of the joint torque change to the angular displacement change. Eight subjects with knee osteoarthritis participated to this study. The subject walked on a 12 m long and 1 m wide walkway with three sets of four different randomly ordered gait speeds, ranging from their self-selected speed to maximum speed. Kinetic and kinematic data were measured using three force plates and an optical marker system, respectively. Joint torques of lower limb joints calculated by a multi-segment inverse dynamics model. Total leg and each lower limb joint had constant stiffness during single support phase. The leg and hip joint stiffness increased with gait speed. The correlation between knee joint angles and torques had significant changed by the degree of severity of knee osteoarthritis.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.13-17
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• 2021

A normal range of motion is essential for performing activities of daily living. The capsular pattern is the proportional motion restriction in range of motion during passive exercises due to tightness of the joint capsule. Although the capsular pattern is widely referred to in clinical practice, there is no scientific evidence to support the concept. In this review, the appropriateness of the capsular pattern for evaluation of joint pathology was assessed. In the Textbook of Orthopaedic Medicine written by Cyriax, the capsular pattern did not specify how much reduction in angular motion is considered motion restriction. As the definition proposed initially was unclear, different methods have been used in previous studies investigating capsular pattern. In addition, the capsular pattern described all the major joints of the human body, but only the hip joint, knee joint, and shoulder joint were studied in experimental studies. Sensitivity and specificity were reported in one study and were meaningful in specific pathologies (loss of extension to loss of flexion). There was no consensus on the reliability and validity. In summary, the capsular pattern suggested by Cyriax or Kaltenborn is not supported or applies only to certain conditions. Various components around a joint complement each other and provide stability to the joint. It is recommended that the therapist perform multiple assessments rather than rely on a single assessment when evaluating joints.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.75-80
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• 2024

This research investigates the influence of chair tilt functionality on biometric signals and user comfort, addressing the ergonomic challenges posed by modern sedentary lifestyles. Through an experimental study involving eight male participants, the impact of chair tilt on electromyography (EMG), heart rate, metabolic rate, pressure distribution, and distance between the lumbar spine and the lumbar support part of the chair was measured across different seating postures. The study utilized chairs with both synchronous and non-synchronous tilt mechanisms to explore how adjustments in chair design affect user comfort and physiological responses during prolonged sitting. Key findings suggest that chair tilt functionality can significantly reduce muscle activity and energy expenditure, enhancing user comfort and potentially mitigating health risks associated with prolonged sedentary behavior. Notably, the study revealed a preference among participants for chairs that aligned the rotational center of the tilt with the hip joint, highlighting the importance of this ergonomic feature in enhancing user comfort. Additionally, the research proposes a novel methodology for assessing seating comfort through the analysis of both biometric and physical signals, providing valuable insights for the development of ergonomic chair designs focused on user health and comfort.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.587-599
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• 2004

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to compare abdomen-fat rate, life style and social-support between normal weight women and obese women. Method: 304 women objectives from their 30 to 59 years of age were selected living in Je-chon city, Chung-Buck province and their height and weight were measured from April 1st to June 30th, 2003. Data were classified into low-weight group ($18.5kg/m^2$), normal-weight group ($18.5{\sim}22.9kg/m^2$), over weight group ($23{\sim}24.9kg/m^2$), and obese group ($25kg/m^2$) following the Korean Conference of Obesity, 2001. in which 119 people in the normal weight group and 91 people in the obese group, i.e. total 210 people were analyzed in sequence. Using SPSS Win 10.1 Program, frequency and percentile, and by ANOVA, $X^2-test$ and t-test were treated. Results: The average age of obese women was 46.68 distributing 40.7% of forties and 39.6% of fifties while normal-weight women were average 41.73-year old distributing 53.8% of forties and 34.5% of thirties, which revealed aged in obese women. The body fat rate of obese women averaged $37.52{\pm}4.17%$, in which 98.9% of obese women and 21.0% of normal weight women with a more than 30% of body-fat rate resulted in a higher body-fat rate in obese women. The waists of obese women averaged $88.37{\pm}8.22cm$, in which more than 85cm showed in obese women of 68.2% and normal weight women of 7.6% indicating a higher waist-fat rate in obese women. The abdomen-fat rate of more than 0.85 of waist vs hip-fat showed 74.7% in obese women and 58.4% in normal weight women, indicating a higher abdomen-fat rate in obese women. Obese women and normal weight women showed significant differences in education level, number of children, religion, menstrual status, and mother's weight. Especially, obese women ate hotter or saltier food than normal weight women preferring meat. However, no significant differences appeared in marital status, social economic status. occupation. eating habits. smoking. drinking and physical exercise. Social support levels showed a lower rate in obese women than in normal weight women, indicating a statistically significant difference (p<.05). Observing areas of social support, obese women showed lower rates in attachment/intimacy, social integrity, opportunity of foster and confidence in value except help and instruction, which indicated a statistically significant difference (p<.05). Social support for obese women showed significant differences in age, education level, social hierarchy, religion and menstrual status. Obese women were more negative than normal weight women in health recognition, indicating a statistically significant difference (p<.01). Normal weight women showed higher health recognition when provided high social support and significantly low (p<.01) health recognition when provided low social support. However, there was no significant difference in health recognition in obese women whether high or low social support was given. The health recognition of obese women showed significant differences in age, education level, social hierarchy, number of children, menstrual status, physical exercise, eating habits, eating taste and preference of food. Conclusion: Obese women showed elder than normal-weight women, higher body-fat rate and abdomen-fat rate, lower social support, and a tendency to more negative health recognition. Therefore, providing weight-control programs for the treatment of obesity and prevention of recurrence for obese women to prevent progressing to adult disease and promote a healthy life, we suggest that better eating habits and the encouragement of regular physical exercise should be included, as well as total approachment on change of health recognition and social support would be needed.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.193-198
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• 2000

일부 농촌지역 주민을 대상으로 혈청 leptin농도와 비만지표의 관련성을 파악하고자 하였다. 역학조사에 참여한 주민 1036명 중 단순무작위표본추출하여 혈청 leptin 농도를 측정한 209명을 연구대상으로 하였다. 체질량지수, 체지방량 등의 비만지수는 신체계측, 생체전기저항분석법으로 측정하였으며 혈청 leptin농도는 면역 방사계수측정 법으로 측정하였다. 혈청 leptin농도는 비만지표인 체질량 지수, 체지방률, 체지방량, 허리둘레, 엉덩이둘레와 유의한 양의 상관관계가 있었다. 혈청 leptin농도는 과체중 또는 비만인에서 저체중 또는 정상인보다 유의하게 더 높았다. 혈청 leptin농도는 남자보다 여자에서 더 높았는데 체질량지수를 보정한 상태에서도 남자보다 여자에서 더 높았다. 혈청 leptin 농도는 남자에서는 허리둘레, 여자에서는 엉덩이둘레와 더 관련이 있어 높은 혈청 leptin농도는 남자에서는 복부형 비만, 여자에서는 둔부형 비만과 관련이 있는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구에서 혈청 leptin 농도는 비만지표들과 양의 상관관계가 있었고, 정상인보다 비만인, 남자보다 여자에서 더 높았으며, 복부형 비만보다 둔부형 비만과 더 관련이 있었다. 이러한 결과는 비만이 leptin결핍보다는 leptin 저항성과 더 관련이 있다는 가설을 지지하는 것이다.

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.37-44
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• 2008

To design the cockpit of Korean helicopter, anthropometric data for Korean helicopter pilots as a target population is necessary. The present study measured the body sizes of Korean helicopter pilots to design the cockpit of Korean helicopter, and compared the measurements with those of Korean civilian and the US Army. The sample size was 100 which determined by a statistical analysis. Anthropometric measurements were collected for 100 samples (male = 94, female = 6; age group = 20~40) of Korean helicopter pilots by applying standard measurement protocol. To compare three anthropometric data, Korean civilian and US Army data were controlled by considering age group (20~40) and gender ratio (male: female = 9:1) of Korean helicopter pilots. The average body sizes of Korean helicopter pilots were mostly similar to those of Korean civilian, however, lower limb related variables (hip breadth, popliteal height and thigh clearance) and shoulder-to-elbow length were significantly greater (1~7%) at α=0.05. Furthermore, the average body sizes for Korean helicopter pilots regarding lower limb length and thickness were significantly smaller than those of the US Army (1~12%); however, the average body sizes for Korean helicopter pilots regarding upper body related variables (sitting height, sitting eye height, and acromial height) and hip breadth were significantly greater (0.7~1.9%). Lastly, size variability for Korean helicopter pilots was significantly smaller than those of Korean civilian and the US Army. Anthropometric data for Korean helicopter pilots of the present study was applied to design and evaluate a Korean helicopter cockpit.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.21-30
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• 2005

The purpose of this study is helps to make full use for perfect performance by grasping the defects of Tichonkich motion performed by athlete CSM For this, the study analyzed kinematical variables through Tichonkich motions performed at the first selection competition(1st trial) and final selection competition(2nd trial) for the dispatch to the 28th Athens Olympic Games using the three-dimensional cinematographical method with a high-speed video camera, and obtained the following results. 1. During Tichonkich motion, the execution time of up swing and the right hand moving to the left bar was shorter in the 2nd trial than the 1st one, while the execution time of down swing, the support of the left bar and the right hand moving to the right bar was longer in the 2nd trial than the 1st trial. 2. The horizontal position of COG in the 2nd trial was -35cm in the 1st stage, 42cm in the 3rd stage and 29cm in the 4th stage, that is, it showed a great swing focused on the circular movement compared to the 1st trial, while the vertical position of COG was -59cm in the 2nd stage, that is, it showed a small swing focused on a up and down movement. Also the 5th stage vertical position was 98cm, and the 6th stage vertical position was 95cm in the 2nd trial which were higher than those of the 1st trial, so it has provided magnificence required in the modern gymnastics. 3. And it was indicated that the horizontal velocity at the down swing phase proceeded forward more rapidly in the 2nd trial than that in the 1st trial, and the reverse ascent made a rapid vertical rise lessening left and right velocity change. And in the 5th stage, the 2nd trial was kept very slower in horizontal, vertical and left and right velocity that in the 1st trial, so it reached a handstand with leisurely movement. 4. In the 2nd trial, shoulder joint of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd stages kept a larger angle than that in the 1st trial, that is, it made a great swing while in the 1st trial, it showed a swing movement dependent on kick movement by the flexion and extension of hip joint. Also in the 2nd trial, the body formed a vertical posture with both hands supporting the left bar and hip joint was kept larger as $198^{\circ}$ and $190^{\circ}$ in the 5th and 6th stage than that in the 1st trial, so it made a handstand with the body uprightly stretched out, and magnificent and stable movement.

• 한국엔터테인먼트산업학회논문지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.17-25
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• 2020

본 연구는 라이프케어 증진을 위한 협응적 이동훈련 프로그램이 비만 여성노인의 균형에 미치는 영향을 알아보았다. 본 연구의 대상자는 비만 여성노인 10명으로, 최근 1년 이내 허리나 엉덩관절 및 무릎관절 수술경험이 없고 독립보행이 가능한 자로 선정하였다. 협응적 이동훈련을 일일30분씩 2회, 주5회, 4주간 총 20회 실시하였다. 협응적 이동훈련 프로그램의 효과를 알아보기 위해 인바디 BMI검사, myoVIDEO를 이용한 관절가동범위검사, 표면근전도 검사(척추세움근, 배바깥빗근, 넙다리네갈래근, 넙다리뒤근육), 힘판 트레드밀을 통한 동적 균형검사, 버그 균형 척도(BBS)와 일어서서 걷기 검사(TUG)를 중재전후 시행하였다. 본 연구의 연구결과, 보행 시 디딤기 및 흔듦기 시기에 몸통과 엉덩관절의 관절가동범위 전-후 비교에서 통계학적으로 유의한 차이가 있었으며(p<0.05), 표면근전도를 통한 근 활성도검사에서는 척추세움근과 배바깥빗근의 중재 전-후 비교에서 통계학적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<0.05). 보행 시 동적균형검사에서는 보행선길이와 한발지지선의 중재 전-후 비교에서 유의한 차이가 있었으며(p<0.05), 버그 균형 척도(BBS)와 일어서서 걷기검사(TUG)에서도 중재 전-후 비교에서 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<0.05). 본 연구결과를 통해 라이프케어 증진을 위한 협응적 이동훈련 프로그램이 비만 여성노인의 자세불안정과 근 약화, 균형능력감소 및 낙상위험도를 개선에 유의한 영향을 주는 것을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 비만 여성노인의 균형능력 개선 및 낙상방지를 통한 라이프케어증진을 위해 이동적 협응훈련 프로그램 적용을 권장한다.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.642-649
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• 2023

본 연구의 목적은 허벅다리걸기 시 유도 선수들의 무릎 관절 부상 경험이 운동학적 요인과 압력 중심 요인들에 미치는 영향을 분석하는데 있었다. 본 연구에는 허벅다리걸기를 특기로 하는 오른손잡이 남자 대학 유도 선수 중 최근 2년 이내 무릎 관절 부상 경험이 있었던 13명(연령, 20.69.1±0.75 세; 신장, 172.85±4.81 cm; 체중, 74.92±5.51 kg; 경력, 8.92±0.95 세)과 상해 경험이 없었던 13명(연령, 21.08.1±0.76 세; 신장, 172.54±6.32 cm; 체중, 76.62±9.09 kg; 경력, 9.46±0.94 세)이 두 그룹으로 나뉘어 피험자로 참여하였다. 두 그룹의 발목, 무릎, 힙 관절각도 변인과 압력 중심 가동범위와 속도 요인들의 차이를 분석하였다. 그 결과, 부상 경험 그룹은 부상 경험이 없었던 그룹에 비해 허벅다리걸기 기술 발휘 시 한발 지지 구간 중 E3에서의 무릎 관절 굴곡 각도와 E4에서의 힙 관절 신전 각도에서 작은 수치를 나타내었다. 더불어 부상 경험 그룹은 부상 경험이 없었던 그룹에 비해 한발 지지 구간에서 압력 중심 가동범위와 전방 이동 속도 요인에서도 낮은 수치를 나타내었다.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.37-49
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• 1996

The joint diseases threaten modern people's healthy life. They bring about a long pain, an anasarca, loss of joint function or even deformation and rigidity of joint, limiting people's ordinary activities much. The chronic joint patients may be subject to some hypochondria caused by anxiety for their life, social isolation, financial problem and physical disability. Therefore, this population should continue to be duely taken care of by medical personnels. In particular, nurses should adequately help these people to recover and improve their health through suitable adaptations. With such basic conceptions in mind, this study was aimed at reviewing these patients' conditions in their ordinary life before and after a plastic operation for artificial joint replacement as well as their satisfaction with their life. For this purpose, those patients who underwent some plastic operations for artificial joint replacement at university hospitals in Seoul from January 2, 1993 to June 30, 1995 were selected as the population of this study. Among them, 87 people were randomly sampled to answer a questionnaire designed specially. For the surveying tools, Jette's (1980) scale was applied to address the sample people's inconveniences experienced and supports received in their ordinary life, while the scale of Wood, Wylie & Sheafer was used to measure their satisfaction with their life. The collected data were analyzed for percentiles, means, SD, t-test and Pearson's correlations. The results of survey can be summarized as follows ; As a result of t-test the frequencies of other people's support before and after the plastic operation, it was disclosed that those who underwent the operation were supported less frequently. In addition, as a result of t-testing their satisfaction with life before and after the operation, it was found that the operation increased their satisfaction with life significantly. Meanwhile, as a result of t-test inconveniences, frequencies of supports and life satisfaction before and after the plastic operation for artificial knee replacement, it was disclosed that only the inconveniences were significantly reduced after the operation. In contrast, the t-test the variables before and after the plastic operation for artificial hip replacement, it was found that only the frequencies of other people's supports were significant reduced after the operation. Furthermore, the differences 6 months, one year and two years after the plastic operation for artificial joint replacement were t-tested on the variables. As a result, it was disclosed that people's inconvenience, frequencies of supports and life satisfaction were not improved 6 months after the operation but their frequencies of supports decreased significantly one year after, while their inconveniences and life satisfaction were significantly improved two years after. As a result of analyzing the variables with Pearson's correlations, inconveniences and frequency of supports were negatively correlated significantly with the life satisfaction. In conclusion, the plastic operation for artificial joint replacement significantly improved people's living inconveniences, reduced their frequency of other people's support and enhanced their satisfaction with life. To break don the plastic operation for artificial knee replacement improved patients' inconveniences, while the plastic operation for artificial hip replacement not only improved patients' inconveniences but reduced the frequencies of other people's support also. Finally, the finding that the plastic operation for artificial joint replacement brought about the improvement two years after suggests that this period is needed for the patients to adapt themselves to the post-operation conditions.