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Design of BLDC Motor Controller for Electric Power Wheelchair

  • Chu, Jun-Uk;Moon, In-Hyuk;Choi, Gi-Won;Ryu, Jei-Cheong;Mun, Mu-Seong
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2003.10a
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    • pp.1509-1512
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    • 2003
  • The electric power wheelchair needs to control motor torque and speed for responding to variable actions given by handling a joystick. In this paper a DSP-based BLDC motor controller using a single dc-link current sensor is presented for electric power wheelchair. It is composed by a DSP processor and three-phase inverter module. To control torque, high speed current control is achieved by the PI controller and pulse width modulation (PWM) signals with 25 kHz carrier frequency, which is performed by 200 ${\mu}sec$ cycle. The speed controller computes the new direct current reference from the speed error and the PI control equation. The displacement value by handling the joystick is converted to reference speeds of right and left wheel motors using nonholonomic wheelchair kinematics. Experimental results show that the presented control system is enough to implement a speed servo in wheelchair driving.

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Brain Plasticity and Stroke Rehabilitation (뇌가소성과 뇌졸중 재활)

  • Kim, Sik-Hyun
    • PNF and Movement
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.39-50
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    • 2008
  • Purpose : This article reviewed the advances in the understanding of the effect of motor rehabilitation and brain plasticity on functional recovery after CNS damage. Methods : This is literature study with Pubmed, Medline and Science journal. Results : The inability of CNS neurons to regenerate is largely associated with nonneuronal aspects of the CNS environment. Especially, this neuronal growth inhibition is mediated by myelin associated glycoprotein, olygodendrocyte-myelin glycoprotein, and NOGO. Enriched environment, motor learning, forced limb use have been utilized in scientific studies to promote functional reorganization and brain plasticity. Especially, enriched environment and motor enrichment may prime the brain to respond more adaptively to injury, in part by expressed neurotrophic factors. Conclusions : These reviews suggest that activity-induced neural plasticity occur in damaged brain areas in order to functional reorganization, where it could contribute to motor recovery, and represent a target for stroke rehabilitation.

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Therapeutic Approach of Motor Imagery in Stroke Rehabilitation (뇌졸중 재활에 있어서 운동심상의 치료적 접근)

  • Kim, Sik-Hyun
    • PNF and Movement
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.55-72
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    • 2015
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to propose a new therapy algorithm that combines motor imagery and physiotherapy as a physiotherapeutic clinical intervention technique that can stimulate the recovery of damaged physical function for patients with stroke. Methods: A variety of scientific research results related to motor imagery were reviewed and analyzed to investigate their applicability to physiotherapy in clinics. Results: As a new therapy algorithm for the therapeutic approach of motor imagery in stroke rehabilitation, a therapy algorithm that combines motor imagery with physiotherapy is proposed, which consists of three stages or steps: STEP 1 motor imagery familiarization, STEP 2 explicit learning stage, and STEP 3 implicit learning. Conclusion: The new therapy algorithm proposed in this study is expected to be a very useful clinical therapeutic approach for stimulating the recovery of damaged physical function in patients with stroke. It is believed that it will be necessary to confirm and standardize the effects of the therapeutic algorithm proposed in this study in the future by conducting diverse clinical studies.

Motor Recovery in Stroke Patients (뇌졸중의 운동신경기능 회복)

  • Jang, Sung-Ho;Kwon, Yong-Hyun
    • Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.119-130
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    • 2005
  • Stroke is a leading cause of chronic physical disability. The recent randomized controlled trials have that motor function of chronic stroke survivors could be improved through physical or pharmacologic intervention in the stroke rehabilitation setting. In addition, several functional neuroimaging techniques have recently developed, it is available to study the functional topography of sensorimotor area of the brain. However, the mechanisms involved in motor recovery after stroke, are still poorly understood. Four motor recovery mechanisms have been suggested, such as reorganization into areas adjacent to the injured primary motor cortex (M1), unmasking of the motor pathway from the unaffected motor cortex to the affected hand, attribution of secondary motor areas, and recovery of the damaged contralateral corticospinal tract. Understanding the motor recovery mechanisms would provide neurorehabilitation specialists with more information to allow for precise prognosis and therapeutic strategies based on the scientific evidence; this may help promote recovery of motor function. This review introduces several methodologies for neuroimaging techniques and discusses theoretical issues that impact interpretation of functional imaging studies of motor recovery after stroke. Perspectives, for future research are presented.

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The Motor-cognitive Training on Cognition and Physical Performance in the Older Adults with Mild Cognition Impairment : A Literature Review

  • Jung, Jihye;Kim, Yong-Seong;Lee, Seungwon
    • Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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    • v.10 no.4
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    • pp.493-502
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    • 2021
  • Objective: Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are more likely to progress to dementia. Motor-cognitive training is applied as a dual-task to improve the cognitive and physical functions of older adults with MCI. The purpose of the study was to know the recent trends in motor training types and outcome measures used for motor-cognitive training in older adults with MCI. Design: Aliterature review Methods: This literature review was conducted in Pubmed, MEDLINE® and Google Scholar with the following key words: older adults, mild cognitive impairment, motor-cognitive training, cognition, and dual-task. The 7 studies were found with the search tool and all studies were randomized controlled trials. Results: In motor-cognitive training in older adults with MCI, 6 studies applied aerobic exercise. And 3 out of 6 studies also applied strengthening exercises. One study applied dual tasks without aerobic exercise. In the 6 studies, overall cognitive and executive function were used as outcome measures, and physical function was evaluated as gait performance. Memory and physical frailty were also used as measurement tools. As a result of all studies, when motor-cognitive training was applied, cognition and physical performance showed significant results. Conclusions: A recent five-year study applied mainly aerobic exercise and strength training to older adults with MCI and found it to improve cognitive and physical performance.

A Clinical Trial on the Blood Stasis and Efficacy of Kyejibokryong-whan(Guizhifuling-wan) in the Patients with Motor Vehicle Accident (교통사고 환자의 어혈변증과 계지복령환(桂枝茯笭丸) 효과의 임상적 연구)

  • Jo, Hee-Guen;Park, Ae-Ryeon;Kee, Young-Bum;Kang, Dae-Hee;Choi, Jin-Bong;Sul, Jae-Uk
    • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.45-55
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    • 2011
  • Objectives : The main purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of Kyejibokryong-whan(Guizhifuling-wan) and examine the blood stasis for patients with motor vehicle accident. Methods : Of the patients who have visited Dong-Shin university oriental hospital for general pan due to motor vehicle accident from June 2010 to November 2010, we enrolled 29 patients and performed blood stasis diagnosis. Patients were divided into groups according to blood stasis findings. Patients who had more than twenty blood stasis diagnosis point were classified as blood stasis group. Patients who had under twenty blood stasis diagnosis point were classified as non blood stasis group. We administered Kyejibokryong-whan(Guizhifuling-wan) to all group. The effect was assessed by VAS(visual analogue scale), SF-MPQ(short form-McGill pain questionnaire) ODI(Oswestry disability index) & NDI(neck disability index). Results : The pain & function index decreased in both groups after treatment. Conclusions : The difference between blood stasis group and non blood stasis group were not significant at after treatment stage. This data suggested that the method of classifying blood stasis is useful and the Kyejibokryong-whan(Guizhifuling-wan) can be effective means that decrease pain caused by motor vehicle accident.

Effects of Aquatic Rehabilitation Program on Gross Motor Function and Balance in Children with Cerebral Palsy (수중재활프로그램이 뇌성마비아동의 대동작 운동기능과 균형에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Byoungook;Lee, Hyojeong
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine
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    • v.3 no.3
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    • pp.35-42
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    • 2015
  • Purpose : The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of aquatic rehabilitation program on gross motor function measure and balance in children with cerebral palsy. Methods : Subjects of this study, among the children who received the diagnosis cerebral palsy, for children total of 14 people have agreed to research. Cerebral palsy of 14 chilidren were applied to aquatic rehabilitation program. The training courses 30 minutes 3 times weekly, examined the changes in gross motor function ability to examine a total of 4-week course effectively. Result : The results of this study is First, 14 cerebral palsy appeared a significant difference in GMFM-C, GMFM-D and GMFM-E(p<.01). Secondly, 14 cerebral palsy appeared a significant difference appeared in the balance capability after the experiment(p<.01). Conclusion : It is possible that the application of aquatic rehabilitation program is to effective in improvement of gross motor function measure and balance ability to children with cerebral palsy.

Comparison of Usability and Prefrontal Cortex Activity of Cognitive-Motor Training Programs using Sensor-Based Interactive Systems

  • Jihye Jung;Seungwon Lee
    • Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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    • v.11 no.4
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    • pp.571-578
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    • 2022
  • Objective: Cognitive-motor trainings had a positive impact on cognitive function and dual-task trainings led to improvements of global cognitive function. The brain activity of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) is another indicator that can infer cognitive function. This study aims to confirm the usability of the interactive system cognitive-motor training program and the changes in the prefrontal cortex through training. Design: Cross-sectional study Methods: In this study, two cognitive tasks were randomly applied to 20 adults as cognitive-motor training using an interactive system, and the same task was performed using the original method. During all tasks, the brain activity of the prefrontal cortex was measured by the change in oxyhemoglobin (HbO) in real-time using Functional Near-Infrastructure. After performing the tasks, the usability of the developed interactive system was evaluated by a usability questionnaire which consists of five items, and each item consists of a 7-point Likert scale that responds from 1 point to 7 points. Results: The HbO levels were increased during cognitive task performance than at the resting phase. And evaluating the usefulness of the interactive system, a questionnaire result showed that it would be useful for cognitive-motor programs. Conclusions: The cognitive-motor training using the interactive system increased the activity of the prefrontal cortex, and the developed wearable sensor-based interactive system confirmed its usefulness.

A Pilot Survey for the Community Based Rehabilitation In Uiwang (지역사회중심재활사업을 위한 기초 조사)

  • Hwang Byong-Yong
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.75-80
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    • 1999
  • The purpose of this study nun to obtain basic information about the state of the physically disabled due to neurological impairments in order to provide precise data for planning and evaluating the Community Based Rehabilitation in Uiwang. The results were 1) the total number of registered disabled adults with cerebral vascular accident in this city consulted was 80 and the Prevalence rate was 1.0575 of total disabled Persons, 2) under 100 of the score of activity of daily living(ADL) with the subjects was 41.245 as Functional Independence Measure(FIM) and 3) ender 20 of the score of motor ability with the subjects was $45.1\%$ as Motor Assessment Scale(MAS). This results show that rehabilitation program for community based rehabilitation(CBR) should set up for each level of motor ability and ADL.

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A Therapeutic Approach Based on Motor Development in Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A Case Report (선천성 근육 사경 환아에 대한 운동 발달적 치료 접근: 증례보고)

  • Ryu, Je-Yong;Kim, Yu-Jin;Sung, Ju-Yeon;Shim, Jae-Hun;Lee, Gyu-Wan;Oh, Duck-Won
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.77-84
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    • 2006
  • Although conservative management of congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) has been well documented, relatively little is known about the response to the treatment. The purposes of this case report were to describe the use of a therapeutic approach based on motor development in physical therapy intervention for an infant with CMT and to report the result of the treatment. The patient was a 20-day-old baby boy with left CMT presenting muscular mass in the left sternocleidomastoid muscle. The angle of the lateral head tilt was 20 degrees. The size of muscular mass was 5.3 mm in ultrasonography. Intervention included ultrasonic therapy, soft tissue massage, passive and active range of motion exercises, motor developmental therapy, and parent instruction. The procedures of motor developmental therapy and changes in the amount of lateral head tilt were documented using photography. The size of the mass was decreased to .3 mm before the 5-month follow-up. The patient also maintained a midline head position in the supine position and a midline head alignment during all functional activities. A therapeutic approach based on motor development is a beneficial method for reducing an asymmetrical head and neck position, and facilitating normal development as a component of physical therapy intervention.

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