• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.43-49
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• 2015

Purpose: The aim of the current study was to examine the effects of hinged ankle-foot orthosis (HAFO) on walking function in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (CP). Methods: Thirty-two children (mean age: $6.79{\pm}0.35years$, age range: 5-7 years) who were diagnosed with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy participated in the study. Each subject typically walked through 10 meters of a gait platform with markers on the subject's proper body segments and underwent 3-D motion analysis system with and without hinged ankle-foot orthosis. The HAFOs were all custom-made for individual CP children and had plantarflexion stop at $0^{\circ}C$ with no dorsiflexion stop. The interventions were conducted over three trials in each group, and measurements were performed on each subject by one examiner in three trials. 3-D motion analysis system was used to measure gait parameters such as walking velocity, cadence, step-length, step-width, stride-length, and double support period in two conditions. Results: The walking velocity, cadence, step-length, and stride-length were significantly greater for the HAFO condition as compared to the no HAFO condition (p<0.05). However, no significant difference in step-width and double support period was observed between two conditions. Conclusion: These findings suggest that using the HAFO during walking would suggest positive evidence for improving the spatiotemporal parameters of gait in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.155-164
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• 2020

Objective: This study aimed to compare muscle structure, balance, and gait parameters between healthy adults and persons with stroke and to analyze the correlation among these variables. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Twenty persons with stroke (11 male, 9 female) and twenty healthy participants (9 male, 11 female) were included. Ultrasound images of the triceps surae and the tibialis anterior were acquired in sitting resting, sitting co-contraction, and standing resting positions and also during the functional reach test (FRT) and single leg anterior reaching test (SLART). Muscle thickness and fascicle length were measured. Spatiotemporal parameters of gait were measured using a pressure walkway. Gait speed, cadence, step length, stride length, stance time, and swing time were measured. Results: Changes in percent fascicle length were significantly greater in the gastrocnemius and soleus (SOL) muscles of healthy adults in the sitting co-contraction position (p<0.05). The percent fascicle length of the SOL in FRT and SLART were significantly greater in healthy adults (p<0.05). The mid-stance phase of stroke patients was shorter than healthy adults (p<0.05). A negative correlation was observed between percent fascicle length of the SOL in the sitting co-contraction position and the proportion of the mid-stance phase (p<0.05). Conclusions: The function of the triceps surae is affected in persons with stroke when compared with healthy adults. This can lead to difficulty in performing tasks that involve forward transfer of weight. If the triceps surae is not sufficiently secured, the possibility of compensation in the stance phase increases during gait.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.237-243
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• 2019

Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of toe wedges on the gait ability of adolescents with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Methods: Six adolescents with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy participated in this study. During the participants walked with- and without toe wedges, the gait ability was analyzed using the electronic walkway system. Gait parameters, including velocity, cadence, step length, stride length, single support time, and double support time, were collected and analyzed. Results: When the participants walked with toe wedges, there were significant improvements in gait velocity, cadence, and double support time compared to those without toe wedges (p<0.05). However, there were no significant differences in step length, stride length, and single support time. Conclusion: Toe wedges may have a positive effect on the gait ability of adolescents with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. However, it is necessary to conduct high-quality studies to identify the effects of toe wedges.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.167-177
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• 2022

Purpose: Pes planus is a common foot deformity that involves the loss of the medial longitudinal arch. The medial longitudinal arch deformity is usually asymptomatic; however, it can lead to an increased risk of pain and injury. Low-Dye taping is designed to treat plantar heel pain and pes planus. However, low-Dye taping is relatively complex, and a considerable amount of time is required to apply the tape correctly. The purpose of this study was to compare the acute effect of two different types of taping (low-Dye taping and modified Mulligan taping) on arch reformation, plantar pressure, and gait characteristics in participants with asymptomatic flexible pes planus. Methods: Twenty subjects (9 males and 11 females; mean age = 21.95 years) with asymptomatic flexible pes planus voluntarily participated in this study. Arch reformation was evaluated using navicular height measurements. Changes in plantar pressure distribution were measured using BioRecue equipment. Gait parameters were measured using spatiotemporal data collected during consecutive gait cycles using a G-WALK device. One-way analysis of variance was used to compare the three different conditions (i.e., bare foot, low-Dye taping, and modified Mulligan taping) for each variable. Results: Navicular height was significantly increased in subjects who underwent the two types of taping compared to those who experienced the bare foot condition. The plantar pressure was significantly shifted to the posterolateral area after modified Mulligan taping compared with the bare foot condition. There were no significant differences in the gait parameters. Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that modified Mulligan taping has a similar effect to low-Dye taping, and modified Mulligan taping is a simpler method than low-Dye taping.

• 대한중풍순환신경학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.40-48
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• 2013

■ Objectives This study was designed to investigate the effects of an ankle foot orthosis(AFO) on gait of two hemiparetic stroke patients with foot drop. ■ Methods Gait of two hemiparetic stroke patients were analyzed during walking on the treadmill without or with AFO application. The spatiotemporal and center of pressure(CoP) intersection parameters of gait analysis were measured using a treadmill gait analysis system. ■ Results The AFO had positive effects on hemiparetic gait parameters; increasing cadence, increasing step length, decreasing step time, stride time, and lateral symmetry. ■ Conclusion Hemiparetic gait was improved by ankle foot orthosis.

• 한국해양환경ㆍ에너지학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.274-285
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• 2016

동해중부연안(후포~거진)에서 해수 중 해양환경특성의 시공간적 분포양상을 살펴보기 위해서 2013~2014년에 계절별로 현장조사를 실시하였다. 표층 수온과 염분은 하계에 고온 저염, 동계에 저온 고염의 분포 양상이 뚜렷하게 나타났다. 저층 수온은 약 $2{\sim}7^{\circ}C$ 범위로 겨울에 상대적으로 높았으며, 염분은 약 34로 계절별로 큰 차이를 보이지 않았다. 표층수중 용존산소 농도는 약 $7{\sim}12mg\;L^{-1}$의 범위로 다른 계절에 비해 5월(평균: $11.4{\pm}0.3mg\;L^{-1}$)에 상대적으로 높았다. 표층수에서 수온과 용존산소 농도는 가을과 겨울에 유의한 음의 상관관계를 보여 이 시기에 수온이 용존산소량을 조절하는 주요인자인 것으로 판단된다. 표층수 중 용존무기질소와 용존무기규소는 여름에 비해 겨울에 각각 약 11배, 7배 높았다. 표층수 중 DIN:DIP 비는 약 16이었으나 봄인 5월에 상대적으로 낮은 값을 보였다. 반면 여름에는 상대적으로 높은 비를 보여 봄에는 질소, 여름에는 인이 식물플랑크톤의 성장에 제한인자로서 작용했을 것으로 판단된다. 해수 수질은 조사기간동안 I(매우좋음)~III(보통) 등급 수준이었으며, 상대적으로 낮은 저층 용존산소 포화도를 보인 가을에 일부 정점에서 IV 등급 수준으로 나타났다.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.19-27
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• 2018

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the effects of freezing of gait on spatiotemporal variables, ground reaction forces (GRFs), and joint moments during the sit-to-walk task at the preferred and maximum speeds in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Method: The subjects were classified by a neurologist into 12 freezers, 12 non-freezers, and 12 controls. Sit-to-walk parameters were measured during three repetitions of the task in a random order at the preferred and maximum possible speeds. Results: In the sit-to-walk task at the preferred speed, the freezers and non-freezers exhibited a higher peak anterior-posterior GRF (p<0.001) in the sit-to-stand phase and lower step velocity (p<0.001), step length (p<0.001), and peak anterior-posterior GRF (p<0.001) in the first-step phase than the controls. The freezers had higher peak anterior-posterior GRF (p<0.001) and peak moment of the hip joint (p=0.008) in the sit-to-stand phase than the non-freezers. In the sit-to-walk phase at the maximum speed, the freezers and non-freezers had lower peak moment of the hip joint (p=0.008) in the sit-to-stand phase than the controls. The freezers and non-freezers displayed lower step velocity (p<0.001) and peak anterior-posterior GRF (p<0.001) in the first-step phase than the controls. The freezers showed higher peak moments of the hip joint in the sit-to-stand phase than the non-freezers (p=0.008). Conclusion: The PD patients had reduced control ability in sit-to-stand motions for efficient performance of the sit-to-walk task and reduced performance in the sit-to-walk task. Furthermore, the freezers displayed reduced control ability in the sit-to-stand task. Finally, the PD patients exhibited a lower ability to control dynamic stability with changes in speed than the controls.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.145-151
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• 2023

3D-CNN은 시계열 데이터 학습을 위한 딥 러닝 기법 중 하나이다. 이러한 3차원 학습은 많은 매개변수를 생성할 수 있으므로 고성능 기계학습이 필요하거나 학습 속도에 커다란 영향을 미칠 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 손의 동적인 제스처 동작을 시공간적으로 학습할 때, 3D-CNN 모델의 구조적 변화 없이 입력 영상 데이터의 시공간적 변화에 따른 학습 정확성을 분석함으로써, 3D-CNN을 이용한 동적 제스처 학습의 효율성을 높이기 위한 입력 영상 데이터의 최적 조건을 찾고자 한다. 첫 번째로 동적 손 제스처 영상 데이터에서 동적 이미지 프레임의 학습구간을 설정함으로써 제스처 동작간 시간 비율을 조정한다. 둘째로는 클래스간 2차원 교차 상관 분석을 통해 영상 데이터의 이미지 프레임간 유사도를 측정하여 정규화 함으로써 프레임간 평균값을 얻고 학습 정확성을 분석한다. 이러한 분석을 통하여, 동적 손 제스처의 3D-CNN 딥 러닝을 위한 입력 영상 데이터를 효과적으로 선택하는 두 가지 방법을 제안한다. 실험 결과는 영상 데이터 프레임의 학습구간과 클래스간 이미지 프레임간 유사도가 학습 모델의 정확성에 영향을 미칠 수 있음을 보여준다.

• 인간행동과 음악연구
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.19-36
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• 2015

본 연구는 외상성 뇌손상 청소년을 대상으로 리듬청각자극(RAS) 적용 시 선율의 유무에 따른 보행 훈련 효과를 비교하고, 보행인자의 변화를 알아보고자 시행하였다. 이를 위해 3명의 외상성 뇌손상 청소년을 대상으로 사전 사후 평가를 제외한 총 8회의 보행훈련을 진행하였다. 회기별 중재 시 선율 유무에 따른 보행 속도 차이를 비교하였고, 훈련 효과에 따른 시공간적 지표 및 운동 형상학적 지표 변화 비교를 위해 VICON 370 Motion Analysis System을 사용하여 보행 지표를 측정하였다. 연구 결과 RAS 보행 훈련 시 제공한 음악 자극 형태에 따라 보행 속도에 미치는 유의미한 영향이 없으므로, 선율의 사용 유무는 보행 훈련 효과와 직접적인 관련이 없음을 알 수 있었다. 또한 사전사후 검사 결과, RAS 보행 훈련 후 분속수, 보행 속도, 활보장, 활보장 시간, 보행 대칭성이 공통적으로 개선되었으며, 대상자 모두 공통적으로 고관절 및 슬관절의 움직임에서 필요 이상의 과도한 굴곡이나 신전이 감소함에 따라 양측의 비대칭성 감소 및 움직임의 안정성이 증가한 모습을 보였다. 리듬 적용과 리듬 자극에 선율을 반영한 음악 자극 적용에 따른 보행 속도 간 차이를 비교한 본 연구 결과는 운동기능을 위한 RAS 적용 시, 일정한 간격의 리듬자극에 의한 리듬-운동 동조화가 핵심 기제로 작용함을 시사한다. 또한, 본 연구는 외상성 뇌손상 청소년을 대상으로 RAS 보행 훈련을 통한 보행 기능뿐만 아니라 보행 패턴의 개선을 살펴본 것에 의의가 있다.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.990-997
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• 2016

Objectives: This study observed changes in gait pattern according to the motor grade of the paretic lower limb in patients with basal ganglia stroke who are in the subacute phase. Methods: We used the Manual Muscle Test (MMT) to evaluate the motor grade of the paretic lower limb of 21 patients with subacute basal ganglia stroke and then divided them into two groups based on the MMT results. Stroke patients with a motor grade above Gr. III were put in group I (15 people) and those with a grade less than Gr. III in group II (6 people). We also estimated spatiotemporal factors using treadmill gait analysis equipment. The values were gait velocity, step length, step time, double support phase, and cadence. The first measure was conducted during the early period of admission and the second was between four and five weeks after admission. Results: In Group I, the gait velocity and step length of both legs significantly increased. In Group II, the step length and step time of the paretic side and the gait velocity tended to decrease, but not significantly. The step length of the paretic side in Group II was significantly longer than that in Group I at the first measure. The step time of the paretic side in Group I was significantly shorter than that in Group II and gait velocity and cadence in Group I were significantly higher than in Group II at the second measure. Conclusions: The gait parameters of all stroke patients improved in terms of time. In addition, the changes in gait pattern were different depending on the motor grade of the paretic lower limb.