• PNF and Movement
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.1-15
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• 2005

Objective : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of a community based group exercise intervention on motor functional capacity. To evaluate the immediate(post-treatment) effects after 6-weeks exercise program on the group exercise intervention(PNF and Circuit exercise). Methods : Subjects-Included persons with stroke who were living in the community. Thirty-seven subjects were randomly assigned to the PNF, Circuit exercise and control group participated in a repeated measures design that evaluated the subjects with pre-treatment, post-treatment(6 weeks). Functional ability outcome measures assessed the motor assessment scale(MAS) and EMG. Both treatment groups participated in exercise cJass three times a week for 6 weeks. Group programs focused on balance, functional motor capacity and walking ability. The PNF program was modified PNF pattem and techniques with emphasis on functional tasks when possible, as well as stretching of the more affected limb particularly in the more affected shoulder. The Circuit program with subjects completing practice at a selies of work station as well as participating in walking races and relay with other members of the group. Results : Compared with the control group, the treatment group had larger improvements in the motor function ability after 6 weeks treatment and Post-treatment test scores were more significant than the pre-treatment score. 1. Motor function were assessed by using MAS, sit to stand, walking and upper function were assessed pre-treatment versus post-treatment measures revealed a statically significant(p<.05). There were significant differences between the groups. Compared with the control group, the treatment group had larger improvements. 2. In the treatment groups, demonstrated difference in the electromyographic activation of biceps, triceps, quadriceps and tibialis anterior muscles on the paretic side in the response to the reaching arm movement and stepping motion in stance. The difference in muscle activation improvement were not statically significant. Conclusion : The results of this study showed that the PNF and Circuit group exercise intervention can improve motor functional ability. This study suggests that the PNF and Circuit exercise programs is appropriate for community-based group exercise principles. It leads to gain and maintain potential function for disabled persons after stroke in the community.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.101-108
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• 2021

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to verify the effect of selective muscle strengthening of the knee joint extensor muscles using a pressure biofeedback unit to improve knee extensor strength and the balance ability of total knee replacement patients. Through this, we tried to provide clinical information. Methods : In this study, 12 patients with total knee replacement were recruited from a rehabilitation hospital. They were divided into two groups: a feedback group (n=6) and a control group (n=6). All patients received 30 minutes of continuous passive motion and leg-strengthening exercises for 15 minutes five times a week for two weeks. Subjects performed knee extension exercises with or without biofeedback units in the sitting position. The knee extensor strength and balance ability were measured before and after exercise. Knee extensor strength was measured by Biodex system 3 and balance ability was measured by Balancia software. Results : Both the experimental group and the control group showed a significant difference in the muscle strength of the knee joint extensor muscles after intervention (p<.05). In comparison, the experimental group showed a significant difference than the control group (p<.05). Both the experimental group and the control group showed a significant difference in the velocity average, path length, area 95 % center of pressure (COP), weight distribution, five times sit to stand test (FTSST) after intervention. In comparison, the experimental group showed a significant difference in velocity average, area 95 % COP, and FTSST than the control group (p<.05). Conclusion : In order to strengthen the knee extensor muscle and improve the balance ability in total knee replacement patients, it is necessary to consider providing pressure biofeedback unit during leg strengthening exercises.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.187-192
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• 2018

Purpose: This study compared the functional fitness and brake response of elderly and young drivers to confirm the correlation between the functional fitness and brake response. Methods: This study was a cross sectional observational design. Older drivers (>65age, n=21) and young adult drivers (20-40aged, n=20) were enrolled as subjects. The functional fitness of the subjects was measured using a senior fitness test consisting of a back scratch (BS), chair sit and reach (CSR), arm curl (AC), chair stand up (CSU), foot up and go (8-FUG), and 2-minute step (2-MS). The brake response used the virtual driving simulator to measure the brake reaction time (BRT) and braking distance (BD) according to the pedestrian protection and traffic signal compliance. Results: The older drivers had a lower BS (p<0.000), CSU (p=0.040), and 8-FUG (p=0.011) than the young adult drivers. BS and 8-FUG showed a significant positive correlation with the BRT and BD of pedestrian protection and traffic signal compliance. CSU showed a significant negative correlation with the BRT of pedestrian protection and traffic signal compliance. Conclusion: These findings suggest that the flexibility of the upper extremity, lower extremity strength, and agility are strongly correlated with the driving performance of elderly drivers.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.39-48
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• 2010

Purpose: To examine the effects of a 36-week resistance training program on body composition, fitness and blood lipid profiles in the obese elderly. Method: fourteen subjects were assigned into the resistance training group. The 12-16 exercise sessions were performed for 60min with 15-25 repetitions twice per week for 36 weeks. Data were analyzed by paired t-test with SPSS version 12.0 for Windows. Results: Significant changes were evident in weight (t=5.983, p<.001), body mass index (t=5.922, p<.001), % body fat (t=3.480, p=.004), and fat free mass (t=-2.592, p=.022). Concerning exercises, no significance was noted for back scratch (t=-1.814, p=.093), but were for 2-min step (t=-3.075, p=.009), arm curl (t=-2.223, p=.045), chair stand (t=-3.671, p=.003), chair sit and reach (t=-2.508, p=.026), and 8-ft up and go (t=5.545, p<.001). No significant changes were evident in total cholesterol (t=1.189, p=.279), and total glucose (t=0.689, p=.517), while the change in high-density lipoprotein was significant (t=3.535, p=.012). Conclusion: The 36-week resistance training program enhanced body composition and physical fitness, but not blood lipid profiles in obese elderly subjects.

• 한국엔터테인먼트산업학회논문지
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• 제13권8호
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• pp.435-446
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• 2019

본 논문은 노인요양시설에서 생활하는 고령자를 대상으로 12주간 실시한 근력운동 프로그램(주 3회, 회당 60분)이 노인들의 건강관련 체력 및 대사증후군 요인에 미치는 영향을 살펴보기 위하여 실시되었다. 총 27명의 대상자(운동군 15명, 대조군 12명)가 참여하였으며 연구의 결과는 다음과 같다. 12주간의 근력운동 프로그램은 노인의 건강관련 체력요인을 유의하게 증가시켰으며, 특히 근력 및 평형성, 그리고 유연성의 증가가 보행능력을 크게 향상시켜 낙상을 예방하는데 도움이 될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다. 그리고 노인요양시설에서 근력운동이 노인들의 혈압과 혈당을 유의하게 감소시켜 대사증후군의 위험인자를 긍정적으로 개선시킴으로써 건강수준을 증가시키는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.1081-1092
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• 2021

본 연구의 목적은 파킨슨병 환자를 대상으로 16주간 복합운동을 수행하였을 때 혈중 도파민 농도, 기능적 체력 및 삶의 질에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지를 규명하는데 있다. 이를 위해 본 연구에 참여한 60대 이상의 파킨슨병 환자 24명을 운동군(n=12)과 통제군(n=12)으로 분류한 후 운동군을 대상으로 16주 동안 주 2회, 회기 당 70분의 복합운동을 실시하였다. 복합운동 실시 전·후 항목별 차의 비교를 위해 그룹 내 차이는 대응 t 검정, 그룹 간 차이는 독립 t 검정, 상호작용 검증을 위해 이원 반복측정 분산분석을 사용하였으며, 각 항목별 통계적 유의수준은 .05로 설정하였다. 그 결과 첫째, 도파민 농도는 운동군(p<.01)이 16주간 운동 전보다 운동 후 유의하게 증가하였고, 통제군의 경우 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 둘째, 기능적 체력에서 악력은 운동군(p<.001)과 통제군(p<.05) 모두 16주간 운동 전보다 운동 후 유의하게 증가하였고, 덤벨들기(p<.001), 의자 일었다 앉기(p<.001), 3m 걸어갔다 돌아오기(p<.01)가 16주간 운동 전보다 운동 후 운동군에서 유의한 차이를 보였고, 통제군은 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 셋째, 삶의 질은 운동군(p<.001)이 16주간 운동 전보다 운동 후 유의하게 증가하였다. 이상의 결과를 종합해 볼 때 16주간의 복합운동은 파킨슨병 환자에게 매우 효과적임을 알 수 있었으며, 도파민 농도를 증가시키고 근력, 근지구력, 평형성 및 보행능력 등 기능적 체력과 삶의 질을 향상시키는데 도움을 줄 수 있다고 사료된다.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.217-226
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• 2010

The lower limb orthosis with a pneumatic rubber actuator, which is intended for the assistance and the enhancement of muscular activities of lower limbs was developed in this study. Compared to other knee extension assistive devices being developed by other researchers, our device is designed especially for the elderly people and intended only for slight assistance so that the subjects can keep their muscular strength. For the effectiveness of system, muscular activities of major muscles in lower limbs during sit-to-stand (STS) and squat motion were measured and analyzed. Subjects were performed the STS and squat motion with and without lower limb orthosis. We made comparison muscular activities between with and without lower limb orthosis. Lower limb orthosis was controlled using muscular stiffness force feedback that is controlled by muscular activities of the measured muscle from force sensor. For analysis of muscular activities, electromyography of the subjects was measured during STS and squat motion, and these were measured using MP 150(BIOPAC Systems, Inc.). Muscles of interest were rectus femoris(RF), vastus lateralis(VL), vastus medialis(VM) and vastus intermedius(VI) muscles in lower limbs of the right side. A biodex dynamometer was used to measure the maximal concentric isokinetic strength of the knee extensors of wearing and not wearing orthosis on right side. The test were performed using the concentric isokinetic mode of test with the velocity set at 60°/s for muscles around the knee joints. The experimental result showed that muscular activities in lower limbs wearing orthosis using muscular stiffness force of a vastus medialis muscle was reduced and knee extension torque of an knee joint wearing lower limb orthosis was increased. With this, we confirmed the effectiveness of the developed lower limb orthosis.

• 감성과학
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.299-306
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• 2009

본 연구에서는 비침습적으로 압력 맥파를 검출하는 토노메트리 방식의 맥파 측정 장비인 SphygmoCor(AtCor, Australia)를 사용하여 측정자세에 따라 맥파를 측정하였다. 측정 결과를 통해 선 자세, 앉은 자세, 누운 자세에 따른 맥파의 분석 지표들의 변화를 분석하였다. 또한 측정된 데이터를 저혈압군, 정상혈압군, 고혈압군으로 구분하여 혈압군에 따른 맥파의 비교를 수행하였다. 그 결과 자세에 따른 요골동맥의 파형에서 유의차를 보인 분석지표는 맥파의 진폭에 해당되는 압력 보다 주요 피크가 발생되는 시간에서 나타났다. 맥압의 경우 맥파증대계수(AI)나 중심동맥압과 요골동맥압의 비율과 같이 맥압 간의 비율이 자세에 따른 변별력이 있었다. 사후검정에 따라 각 자세별로 상호 간에 모두 유의한 차이를 보인 분석지표는 주파(P_$T_1$)와 반사파(P_$T_2$)의 시간, 심박출지속시간(ED), 심박수(HR)로 나타났다. 혈압군에 대한 비교에서 대부분 맥파의 시간에 해당되는 지표보다 주요 피크의 진폭에 해당되는 맥파의 압력을 나타내는 지표가 혈압군에 따른 유의차를 보였다.

• 시큐리티연구
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• 제14호
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• pp.431-447
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• 2007

경호전공 대학생들의 체력요인은 교육 프로그램 개발의 필요한 요소라 할 수 있다. 따라서 이 연구는 경호업무수행에 있어서 경호학과 전공학생의 체력요인과 전공무도별 체력요인의 실태를 분석하고, 체력요인에 따라 어떠한 차이가 있는지를 규명하여 전공학생들의 교육 프로그램 개발에 필요한 기초 자료로 제공하는데 그 목적을 두었으며, 이러한 목적을 달성하기 위하여 충청남도에 소재한 J대학교 재학생 남자 80명을 대상으로 10개 항목의 체력검사를 실시하여 체력요인의 구조를 분석한 결과, 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 첫째, 경호학 전공학생에 영향을 미치는 체력요인은 순발력, 평형성, 근력요인으로 나타났다. 둘째, 경호학 전공학생 중 태권도 전공에게 영향을 미치는 체력요인은 평형성, 순발력, 근력, 심폐지구력요인으로 나타났다. 셋째, 경호학 전공학생 중 유도 전공에게 영향을 미치는 체력요인은 순발력, 유연성, 근력요인으로 나타났다. 넷째, 경호학 전공학생 중 합기도 전공에게 영향을 미치는 체력요인은 근지구력, 근력, 심폐지구력, 유연성요인으로 나타났다. 다섯째, 경호학 전공학생 중 검도 전공에게 영향을 미치는 체력요인은 심폐지구력, 순발력요인으로 나타났다.