• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.41-48
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• 2001

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of cold application on ischemia-reperfusion injury to quadriceps fomoris muscle of the hindlimbs of the rats. Nine weeks old male Sprague-Dawley white rats were divided into three groups : 1) control(only ischemia-reperfusion), 2) cold application before reperfusion(PreCold), 3) cold application after reperfusion(PostCold). All groups were 30 minute, 1 hour, 3 hours reperfusion after 2 hours ischemia with clamping abdominal artery, and investigate superoxide dismutase(SOD) immunohistochemical reaction for quadriceps femoris muscle of right hindlimb. SOD immunohistochemical reaction of experimental groups were more than the control group. Especially, SOD immunohistochemical reaction of PreCold were less than the PostCold.

• Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.16-22
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• 2006

Sporadic inclusion body myositis (s-IBM) is an aquired slowly progressive inflammatory myopathy with unknown etiology. Although light microscopic abnormalities and characteristic histopathology on muscle biopsy distinguishes from other inflammatory myopathies, vacuolated muscle fibers, intracellular amyloid deposits or tubulofilaments in electromicroscopic findings are not definite in some patients. This review shows the prominently involved muscles in s-IBM and specific or nonspecific electrophysiologic manifestations from reported data for helping the diagnosis of definite-or probable-IBM patients. In lower limbs, the quadriceps is predominantly involved, as is iliopsoas, and tibialis anterior is common. In the upper limbs, the greatest weakness is in forearm finger flexors. Finger extensors, biceps and triceps also are moderately to prominently involved. The majority of patients demonstrate polyphasic MUAPs that are short in duration. An additional striking feature is the concomitant documentation of long-duration, large-amplitude, polyphasic MUAPs. In spite of the frequent mixed myopathic-neurogenic electromyographic findings of IBM, just like that of chronic myositis, asymmetric, slowly progressive weakness of flexor digitorum profundus or quadriceps femoris muscles after age of 50 is very necessary condition for the diagnosis of IBM.

• 대한정형도수물리치료학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.50-62
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• 2009

Purpose: to analyze and compare mucsle activity of Quadriceps femoris depending on the existence of taping while normal people walk forward and backward on treadmill when the slope and speed changes on treadmill. Method: Among 40 people who participated in this study, 20 experimenter who apply a taping walk forward and backward to 0%, 5%, 10% gradient per 2km/h and 4km/h using treadmill to give arbitrary walking behavior, 20 experimenter who doesn't apply a taping also walk forward and backward to 0%, 5%, 10% gradient per 2km/h and 4km/h using treadmill. To analyze muscle activity, We use an electromyography and Kinesio tape of good elasticity for obtained suffient effects in the experiment. Result: During backward walking in 2km/h, Vastus medialis and Vastus lateralis showed significant differences(p<0.05) when apply a taping. During backward walking in 2km/h, Vastus medialis and Rectus femoris, and Vastus lateralis all showed significant differences(p<0.05). During backward walking in 2km/h, Vastus medialis and Vastus lateralis showed significant differences in 10% gradient(p<0.05). During backward walking in 4km/h, Vastus medialis and Rectus femoris, and Vastus lateralis all showed significant differences(p<0.05). During backward walking in 4km/h, By the difference in slope, Vastus medialis and Vastus lateralis showed significant differences between 0% and 10% gradient(p<0.05). Conclusion: In comparison to muscle activity of Quadriceps femoris when apply a taping according to slope and speed during forward and backward walking on treadmill, when apply a taping and walk backward and 10% gradient on treadmill in 4km/h, maximum of muscle activity is shown.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.25-31
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• 2012

Purpose : This study was intended to compare muscle activity in relation to knee joint angles on closed kinetic chain. Methods : A total of 13 subjects consisting of 5 adult males and 8 adult females were made to make movements maintaining knee joint angles at $30^{\circ}$, $45^{\circ}$ and $90^{\circ}$ on closed kinetic chain and the muscle activity occurring in their vastus medialis, rectus femoris and vastus lateralis was measured. Statistical data were analyzed using oneway ANOVA. Results : On closed kinetic chain, the muscle activity of the vastus medialis, rectus femoris and vastus lateralis increased the most at $90^{\circ}$ among the knee joint angles with statistically significant differences(p<0.05). Conclusion : On closed kinetic chain, it could be seen that as the angle of the knee joint increased, the muscle activity increased.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제12권7호
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• pp.365-370
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 하지 골절 후 회복기 환자에게 러시안전류 자극이 넙다리네갈래근의 근수행력과 활성도에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위하여 실시하였다. 본 연구는 2013년 1월 9일에서 2013년 3월 16일까지 실시하였으며, 하지 골절 후 회복기에 있는 환자 20명을 대상으로 실험을 실시하였다. 러시아 전류자극기의 큰 도자를 넙다리네갈래근의 근위부에 위치하고, 작은 도자는 원위부에 부착시키고 한 주에 세 번, 6주 동안 적용하였다. 대상자의 넙다리네갈래근의 근활성도를 측정하기 위해 근전도가 이용되었고, 근수행력을 측정하기 위해 등속성기기가 이용되었다. 연구결과 기간별 넙다리네갈래근의 근수행력 차이는 러시안전류 치료 전과 비교하여 4주 후와 6주 후에서 유의한 근수행력의 증가를 나타내었다. 또한 넙다리곧은근, 안쪽넓은근, 가쪽넓은근의 근활성도는 치료 전과 비교하여 4주 후와 6주에서 유의한 증가를 나타내었다. 이와 같은 결과는 러시안 전류가 하지 골절 등과 같은 문제로 인해 약화된 하지 근육의 근력 강화를 위해 선택될 수 있는 효과적 치료 방법이라 할 수 있다.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2010

To develop effective training methods for strengthening a weakened quadriceps femoris muscle in hemiplegic patients, we examined the effects of maximal isometric contraction of the nonparalyzed knee joint on the electromyographic activities of the paralytic muscle. An electromyogram (EMG) was used to record the electromyographic activities of the paralytic quadriceps femoris muscle in 27 hemiplegic patients. The maximal isometric contraction was measured for each subject to normalize the electromyographic activities. The maximal isometric extension and flexion exercises were randomly conducted when the knee joint angles of the nonparalyzed knees were $0^{\circ}$, $45^{\circ}$, and $90^{\circ}$. The patients were encouraged to maintain maximal isometric contractions in both knee joints during each measurement, and three measurements were taken. A one-minute rest interval was given between each measurement to minimize the effects of muscle fatigue. An average from the three values was taken as being the root mean square of the EMG and was recorded as being the maximal isometric contraction. The electromyographic activity obtained for each measurement was expressed as a percentage of the reference voluntary contraction, which was determined using the values obtained during the maximal isometric contraction. The results of this study are summarized as follows: First, when the knee joint angle of the nonparalyzed knee was $0^{\circ}$, the electromyographic activities of the paralytic medial aspect of rectus femoris were related to measurement by a maximal isometric flexion exercise than by an extension exercise (p<.05). Second, when the knee joint angle of the nonparalyzed knee was $90^{\circ}$, the electromyographic activities of the paralytic lateral aspect of rectus femoris were related to measurement by a maximal isometric flexion exercise than by an extension exercise (p<.05). The results show that myoelectrical activities of paralytic quardriceps were not related to measurement angles and exercise directions of the nonparalized knee joint. Studies on various indirect intervention to improve muscular strength of patients with nervous system disorders of the weakened muscle should be constantly conducted.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.697-709
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• 2000

이 실험의 목적은 Electro-Myoscope 이 과다 사용에 의해 일어나는 대퇴사두 근육 통증에 미치는 효과에 대해 근전도를 이용한 연구입니다. 이를 위해 나이 15세부터 50세 사이의 18명의 여성 자원자들이 참여했다. 대퇴직근을 Cybex 운동기기를 사용해 Terminal knee extension 운동을 통해 과다사용으로 인한 통증이 유발되게 하였다. 그리고, Electro-Myoscope을 치료 후 근전도를 통해 대퇴사두근의 motor recruit 에 대해 기록 비교하였다. t-test 와 Chi square 분석 결과 대퇴사두근의 기능이 향상된 것으로 나타났다.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.121-129
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• 2020

PURPOSE: This study aimed to propose an exercise technique that helps improve the skeletal muscle function while suppressing the symptoms of respiratory distress, by mediating squat exercises in whole-body vibration for patients with severe COPD, and comparing the post intervention pulmonary function and activity of quadriceps. METHODS: Totally, 21 patients with severe COPD were randomly assigned to two groups through clinical sampling: experimental group I included 11 patients (Squat exercise combined with whole-body vibration exercise), and experimental group II included 10 patients (Only squat exercise). Before intervention, we measured pulmonary function using a pulmonary function tester, muscle activity of quadriceps using surface EMG, and gait ability using the 6MWT. RESULTS: Comparison of intra-group changes in both experimental groups showed a significant increase in the activity of rectus femoris, vastus medialis, and vastus lateralis, and also in the 6MWT. Intra-group comparisons also revealed significant difference in the activity of rectus femoris, vastus medialis, and vastus lateralis (p < .05). CONCLUSION: Squat exercise combined with whole-body vibration significantly increased the activity of the quadriceps muscle, suggesting that this intervention helps maintain the function of skeletal muscles and prevent muscle atrophy. Therefore, studies to develop protocols using whole body vibration in clinical practice as an exercise method can safely be performed in severe COPD patients, as considered necessary.

• 한국항행학회논문지
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.1152-1162
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• 2011

본 논문에서는 등장성 수축(isotonic contraction)시 연령에 따른 변화의 추이 등을 알아보기 위해 일상생활에서 주로 사용하는 대퇴사두근의 근 활성도(muscle activity)와 근 피로도(muscle fatigue) 해석에 관한 연구를 하였다. 실험은 남자 20대와 50대 각 10명씩을 대상으로 무릎 확장운동으로 각 피 실험자가 할 수 있는 최대 부하(1RM)를 측정한 다음 그 부하의 20-90%부하를 차례로 증가 시키면서 대퇴사두근(Quadriceps Femoris :QF)은 내측광근(vastus medialis : VM), 대퇴직근(rectus femoris : RF), 외측광근(vastus lateralis : VL) 등을 각각 근전도 신호를 추출하고, 수축, 이완모드에서 각속도를 측정하였다. 20대와 50대의 속도를 비교분석한 결과 대퇴사두근의 20대 근육에서는 (p < 0.89)로 50대에서는 (p < 0.70)로 유의차가 없는 것으로 나타났다. 생체 동역학 연구와 체육 분야의 선수 훈련방법, 산업분야에서 상해방지와 근육부상방지, 재활의약분야의 부상치료 등에 응용할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.10-16
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• 2023

Objective: The purpose of this was to find out the muscle activity of the quadriceps femoris by gender when sitting on a chair while performing stairs gait (US; Up-stairs, DS; Down-stairs). Method: 13 male subjects (age: 22.00 ± 1.68 yrs, height: 174.85 ± 6.10 cm, weight: 68.15 ± 9.83 kg) and 15 female subjects (age: 21.17 ± 1.58 yrs, height: 168.20 ± 5.55 cm, weight: 55.73 ± 6.94 kg) participated in this study. The study used wireless three channel EMG. Results: In this study, there was no gender difference in quadriceps femoris activity during the US and DS periods, and there was no significant difference between the male group before and after postural maintenance during the US and DS periods. The quadriceps muscle of the female group also did not show a significant difference before and after US sitting. However, the vastus medialis muscle activity during DS in the female group was significantly lower after application than before application of maintaining a sitting posture (p<.05). There was no interaction effect between the 15-minute sitting position application and gender. Conclusion: Our results demonstrate that sitting in a chair affects the transient functioning of the quadriceps muscle in women. Therefore, emphasize the need for active rest when sitting in a chair for long periods of time.