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Open Loop Responses of Posture Complexity in Biomechanics

  • Shin, Youngkyun;Park, Gu-Bum
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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    • v.27 no.8
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    • pp.42-50
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    • 2013
  • The reactionary responses to control human standing dynamics were estimated under the assumption that postural complexity mainly occurs in the mid-sagittal plane. During the experiment, the subject was exposed to continuous horizontal perturbation. The ankle and hip joint rotations of the subject mainly contributed to maintaining standing postural control. The designed mobile platform generated anterior/posterior (AP) motion. Non-predictive random translation was used as input for the system. The mean acceleration generated by the platform was measured as $0.44m/s^2$. The measured data were analyzed in the frequency domain by the coherence function and the frequency response function to estimate its dynamic responses. The significant correlation found between the input and output of the postural control system. The frequency response function revealed prominent resonant peaks within its frequency spectrum and magnitude. Subjects behaved as a non-rigid two link inverted pendulum. The analyzed data are consistent with the outcome hypothesized for this study.

A Human Engineering Study on an Original Pattern of Clothing for an Abnormal Type of Figure (이상체형의 의복원형의 인간공학적연구 - 척추만곡체형을 중심으로 -)

  • 박정숙
    • Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.1-8
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    • 1982
  • In this study, we attempted to make an original pattern of clothing for an abnormal type of figure, especially for the type of kyphosis. We measured the curvature of the spine of a woman with kyphosis with a Martin measuring instrument and a silhouetter in the following ways. First, we counted the rate of shrinkage of the standard lines drawn on the surface of the body according as the body moved. Secondly, placing the front and back darts, the front and back shoulder darts and the side darts according to“Munhwa”pattern, we made cubic cuttings of four moving postures as well as the standing one. Thirdly, we superposed the developed patterns of the standing and the moving postures, measuring the position change and the amount to the change of the darts, and compared them. The results are as follows: 1) In the developed pattern of a cubic cutting of the basic pattern and the standing posture, the neckhole became larger than that of the basic pattern, and the waist line was lowered than that of the basic pattern because the center back line was shortened due to the curved backbone.

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A Development of the Self-Standable Mobile Robot Based on a Wheeled Inverted Pendulum Mechanism (자기-기립 가능한 차륜형 역진자 기구 기반의 이동로봇 개발)

  • Lee, Se-Han;Kang, Jae-Gwan
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.171-176
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    • 2013
  • In this research a Self-Standable mobile Robot with standing arms based on an Wheeled Inverted Pendulum is developed. Almost existing mobile robots have wide planar shape that is statistically stable and it is sometimes hard for them to run or steer on a narrow road. A Wheeled Inverted Pendulum based mobile robot has vertical shape that is upright-running and easily steering on a narrow road. It, however, requires actively balancing control and never restores the shape once it falls down. This research develops a Self-Standable mobile robot which equips standing arms and is able to change its chassis' posture freely from planar to vertical shape or vice versa.

Development of Postural Correction App Service with Body Transformation and Sitting Pressure Measurement (체위 변환과 좌압 측정을 통한 자세교정 앱 서비스의 개발)

  • Jung-Hyeon Choi;Jun-Ho Park;Young-Ki Sung;Jae-Yong Seo;Jun-Mo Park
    • Journal of the Institute of Convergence Signal Processing
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.15-20
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    • 2023
  • In general, maintaining an incorrect sitting posture for a long time is widely known to adversely affect the spine. Recently, several researchers have been interested in the causal relationship between incorrect sitting posture and spinal diseases, and have been studying methods to precisely measure changes in sitting or standing posture to prevent spinal diseases. In previous studies, we have developed a sensor device capable of measuring real-time posture change, applied a momentum calculation algorithm to improve the accuracy of real-time posture change measurement, and verified the accuracy of the postural change measurement sensor. In this study, we developed a posture measurement and analysis device that considers changes in the center of body pressure through the developed sitting pressure measurement, and it confirmed the sensor as an auxiliary tool to increase the accuracy of posture correction training with improving the user's visual feedback.

Studied on Garment Restraint(III) - Relation between Clothing Pressure and Muscular Activity of Foundation - (의복의 구속성에 관한 연구(III) - 화운데이션의 의복압과 근활동과의 관계를 중심으로 -)

  • Shim, Boo Ja;Choi, Seon Hee
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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    • v.17 no.2
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    • pp.197-206
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    • 1993
  • We studied relation between the clothing pressure applied by foundations(waist nipper, girdle, body suit) on the waist of bodies and muscular activity, feeling of tightness. The main results were summerized as follows ; 1. Clothing pressure applied by foundations was high in order of girdle>waist nipper>body suit, also clothing pressure was higher back than front and side, sitting on the chair than standing posture, ventral flection than repose. Individual differences, even if size of body was equal, were shown in clothing pressure applied by foundations with subcutaneous fat's amount in measuring region. 2. The muscular activity of rectus abdominis than obliquus externus abdominis was more affected by foundations in all kinds of postures and motions. Amplitude of electromyogram was high sitting on the chair than standing posture, but there was little difference with motion variation. The wearing girdle strongly affected on the muscular activities of rectus abdominis and obliquus externus abdominis as compared with waist nipper and body suit. 3. The value for feeling of tightness by wearing waist nipper was higher than girdle and body suit. Also the case when sitting on the chair and ventral flection, the value for feeling of tightness was high. When the foundations were on the body, most tightened on the region of the body was anterior abdominal region.

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Effect of Working Posture on the Productivity and Perceived Discomfort while Drilling on the Ceiling

  • Yoon, Tae-Lim;Yoon, Jangwhon
    • Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea
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    • v.32 no.6
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    • pp.549-555
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    • 2013
  • Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the performance of drilling on the ceiling in three different postures (standing, standing on the ladder and supine on the height adjusted board) and the subjective responses of perceived discomfort after the drilling. Background: Overhead work has been identified as a major occupational risk factor and has been a main research subject. Method: Ten young participants drilled 20 holes at the pre-marked places on the ceiling in three different postures. The drilling duration, resting and drilling heart rate were measured. The levels of perceived discomfort at neck, shoulder, elbow, hand and overall body were asked at the end of each task. Results: The working posture affected the heart rate after the drilling. Perceived discomfort in the neck decreased significantly in supine compared to drilling on the ladder. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that drilling in supine can be an alternative way to reduce the drilling heart rate and the level of perceived discomfort in the neck without sacrificing the productivity. Application: The results of this study would be considered when drilling on the ceiling is required in construction workers.

The effect of a balance on deep abdominal muscles in an acute hemiplegic patient through stabilizing reversal, chopping and lifting (안정적 반전, 내려치기 그리고 들어올리기를 통한 하부체간 심층근육 강화운동이 초기 편마비 환자의 균형에 미치는 영향 - 증례 보고 -)

  • Jeon, Yoon-Seon;Lee, seung-hoon;Goo, Bong-Oh
    • PNF and Movement
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    • v.7 no.4
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    • pp.37-43
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    • 2009
  • Purpose : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of core stability training at deep abdominal muscle for balance control of hemiplegic patient. Method : The subject of this study was a 47-year-old man with right hemiplegia. He was treated five times a week for three weeks with core stability training at deep abdominal muscles. Evaluation tool was used Functional reach test(FRT), timed up and go test(TUG) and one leg standing for stroke patients. Result : The FRT distance increase, TUG time decrease, one leg standing time increase core stability training at deep abdominal muscles for right hemiplegia improved was the ability for maintain balance. Posture and control of trunk stability are changing posture, and so which showed significant improve of total balance control. Conclusion : The result of this study showed that core stability training at deep abdominal muscles is an effective treatment for balance control. Therefore, it could be considered as a treatment method in the rehabilitation of stroke patient with poor postural control and imbalance, although further studies are needed.

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The Effect of Proprioceptive Exercise Program on Balance Performance in Hemiplegic Patients (고유수용성감각 운동프로그램이 편마비 환자의 균형 수행력에 미치는 효과)

  • Kim, Hee-Gwon
    • PNF and Movement
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.7-16
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    • 2013
  • Purpose : The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of the proprioceptive exercise program on balance performance in order to the suggest hemiplegic patients the therapeutic intervention. Methods : In this study, Proprioceptive exercise program was applied to 11 hemiplegic patients for 6 weeks as follows: First of all, hemi leg flexion-extension pattern was applied in a supine position. Secondly, alternated leg flexion pattern was applied in a standing posture with one hand support on the unstable platform. Thirdly, rhythmic stabilization techniques were applied in a standing posture on the unstable platform. Results : Significant differences were observed the chronic low back pain patient for VAS, BBS. Chronic low back pain patient improved all test. The results of this study were summarized as follows: 1. After intervention, there was a statistically significant change in the dynamic balance (FSST, TUG, FRT) performance(p<.05). 2. After intervention, there was also a statistically significant change in the static balance (FICSIT-4) performance(p<.05). Conclusion : The result of the study suggests that muscle strength exercise by the intervention of proprioceptive exercise program improves the hemiplegic patients' static and dynamic balance performance.

Antagonistic Effects of Flumazenil on Tiletamine-Zolazepam Induced Anesthesia in Dogs (Tiletamine-Zolazepam에 의한 개의 마취에서 Flumazenil의 길항효과)

  • Won, Heung-Seok;Lee, Jae-Yeon;Jeong, Seong-Mok;Lee, Soo-Jin;Park, Chang-Sik;Kim, Myung-Cheol
    • Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.336-342
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    • 2010
  • The purpose of this study was to determine the antagonistic effects of flumazenil on anesthesia induced with tiletamine/zolazepam in dogs. The anesthetic effects (sedation, analgesic, muscle relaxation, posture and auditory response score), vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate and rectal temperature) and blood biochemistry (glucose (GLU), total protein (TP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST)) were examined as indicators of the antagonistic effects. A total of 6 clinically healthy mongrel dogs were used in this study. The dogs in TZ group received administration of tiletamine/zolazepam 10 mg/kg IV. The dogs in TZF group received administration dose of TZ 10 mg/ kg IV followed by the administration of flumazenil 0.1 mg/kg 20 minutes after administering a TZ 10 mg/kg dose. There were significant differences in the recovery of anesthesia between the groups. The GLU level in the TZF group after the administration of flumazenil was significantly higher than that of the TZ group. There was a larger change in the HR in the TZF group than in the TZ group until 30 minutes after flumazenil administration. The sternal recumbency, standing and walking times of the TZF group were faster than those of the TZ group. In conclusion, flumazenil showed antagonistic effect against tiletamine/zolazepam in dogs. When recovering from anesthesia, flumazenil reduced sternal recumbency, standing and walking times.