• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.287-294
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• 2006

In recent years, capsule endoscope is highlighted for the patient's convenience and the possibility of the application in the small intestine. However, the capsule endoscope has some limitations to get the image of the digestive organ because its movement only depends on the peristaltic motion. In order to solve these problems, locomotion of capsule endoscope is necessary. In this paper, we analyze the locomotive mechanism of earthworm-like robot proposed as locomotive device of capsule endoscope and derive the condition which can Judge the possibility of its mobility using theoretical analysis. Based on a biomechanical modeling and simulation, the critical stroke, that is minimum stroke of the earthworm-like robot to perform motion inside small intestine, is obtained. Also, this derived critical stroke can be validated by the moving test of fabricated earthworm-like robot. Consequently, it is expected that this study can supply useful information to design of earthworm-like robot for mobility of capsule endoscope.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.41-52
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• 2007

The present study analyzed the two hand backhand stroke motion of six female high school tennis players who won the championship at the National Athletic Meeting in 2006, and drew conclusions as follows. The open angle of the racket at the moment of impact was 90 degree without significant difference among the players, making a wide contact between the ball and the racket. The racket angle was 43 degree at take back and 91 at impact, showing a style of holding the racket rather upright in general. In back swing from the top to the impact, the shoulders and the hips turned by 97 degree and 40 degree, respectively. At the moment of impact, the height of the impact was 54%H, and the position of the impact was 10%H ahead of and 37%H left from the central axis of the body. The right hand made a continental grip and the left hand made a Western or semi Western grip. Through the entire swing motion, the grip angle of the left hand was smaller than that of the right hand, and those who maintained a large grip angle of the right hand at the moment of take back put the racket head slightly farther from the body. In the swing of the racket head from the lowest point to the impact, the vertical length of movement was 11%H and the horizontal length of movement was 60%H, quite long.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.75-81
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• 2009

Background: The purpose of this study was to confirm whether surface FES was effective in the function of chronic stroke patients' affected shoulder and whether FES influenced their functional abilities in ADL, as well. Method: the subjects were inpatients at a general hospital in Gyeonggi-Do, Korea and had been diagnosed as a sub-luxation in their affected shoulder. They were 26 and were separated to an experimental group and a control group, in equal number. Both groups had gotten an exercise treatment for 6 weeks. The control group didn't get any FES as opposed to the experimental group. Result: in the experimental group there was no statistical significant difference in the vertical space and the joint space, even though the space was reduced. In the control group, there was no statistical significant difference, either. Moreover, each space of their shoulders was increased. In the range of motion of each group, there was no statistical significant difference. In functional independent ability, there was a significant difference in an experimental group. In contrast, there was no difference in a control group. Conclusion: this result suggests that FES should be effective in the sub-luxation of the patients' affected shoulder and the range of motion of their shoulders. On the other hand, compared to the previous items, FES was quite effective in the functional improvement.

• 국제물리치료학회지
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.1642-1650
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• 2018

The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching exercise and joint mobilization on ankle joint range of motion (ROM), plantar pressure, and balance in subjects with stroke. Thirty patients (n=30) were organized into three groups, each of which received different treatments: PNF stretching (n=10), joint mobilization (n=10), and joint mobilization and PNF stretching combined (n=10). Each group received three exercise sessions per week for four weeks. The ankle ROM was measured using a goniometer, and plantar pressure and balance ability were measured using BioResque static posturography. In comparison within each group, the joint mobilization group and the joint mobilization with PNF stretching group showed significant improvements in ankle ROM, plantar pressure, and balance ability (p<.05). In comparison between the groups, a statistically significant difference was found in SECS change between the PNF stretching group, joint mobilization group and the joint mobilization with PNF stretching group. This study found demonstrates that the joint mobilization and joint mobilization with the PNF stretching methods were effective in improving ankle ROM, plantar pressure, and balance ability in stroke patients.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제13권8호
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• pp.3513-3520
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• 2012

본 연구는 뇌졸중 환자와 정상 성인이 앉은 자세에서 동적으로 변화하는 지지면의 각도에 적응하여 신체를 정위시키는 능력에 차이가 있는지 알아보기 위해 실시되었다. 뇌졸중 환자 12명(남 6명, 여 6명)과 정상 성인 12명(남 6명, 여 6명)을 대상으로 실시하였고, 앉은 자세에서 지지면을 2가지 방향(우세측, 비우세측)으로 기울였을 때 수직선과 머리와 체간이 이루는 각도를 영상 동작 분석 시스템을 이용하여 측정하였다. 앉은 자세에서 우세한 쪽을 올렸을 때 뇌졸중 환자와 정상 성인의 사이의 머리와 체간의 각도는 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<0.05). 앉은 자세에서 비우세한 쪽을 올렸을 때 뇌졸중 환자와 정상 성인 사이의 머리와 체간의 각도는 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<0.05). 앉은 자세에서 비우세한 쪽을 내렸을 때 뇌졸중 환자와 정상 성인 사이의 머리와 체간의 각도는 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<0.05). 앉은 자세에서 우세한 쪽을 내렸을 때 뇌졸중 환자와 정상 성인 사이의 머리의 각도는 유의한 차이를 보였으나(p<0.05) 체간의 각도는 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다(p>0.05). 본 연구의 결과, 뇌졸중 환자들이 정상 성인에 비해 동적으로 변화하는 지지면의 각도에 적응하여 신체를 정위시키는 능력에 있어서 다양한 결손이 있음을 확인하였다. 뇌졸중 환자가 앉은 자세에서 환경의 변화에 적응하여 신체를 정위시키는 능력의 분석을 통해 뇌졸중 환자의 앉은 자세 조절의 문제점을 좀 더 명확히 이해할 수 있을 것으로 여겨진다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권7호
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• pp.36-44
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• 2019

본 연구는 뇌졸중 환자들의 대표적인 후유증인 삼킴 장애의 양상을 14개의 하위 항목으로 분류하고 그 특징을 조사하는데 그 목적이 있다. 연구 대상자는 소뇌 천막을 기준으로 천막상 병변의 소견을 보이는 아급성 뇌졸중 환자 49명 이었다. 삼킴 문제의 양상을 조사하고 그에 따른 생리학적 근거를 조사하기 위해 모든 피검자에게 비디오투시조영 삼킴 검사를 시행하였으며 삼킴 장애 평가에는 삼킴 장애 프로파일(The Modified Barium Swallowing Impairment Profile, MBSImP)이 사용되었다. 조사 결과, 뇌졸중 환자의 95.9%는 입술 조절기능에서 문제가 있었고 98%는 혀 조절 기능에서 문제가 있었다. 또한 환자의 57.1%는 음식물을 인두쪽으로 이동시키는데 문제가 있었으며 51%는 구강에 음식물의 일부를 남기는 증상을 나타내었다. 음식물이 인두족으로 유입됨과 동시에 일어나는 인두 삼킴 반사의 경우에는 89.8%의 환자가 지연된 삼킴 반사 증상을 보였으며 후두와 설골의 운동은 각각 42.9 %와 87.8% 환자가 문제가 있는 것으로 조사되었다. 또한 연구개는 환자의 18.4%가 이상 소견을 보였고 후두개의 경우에는 단지 4.1%만이 이상 소견을 보여 대체로 후두개 기능은 잘 보전되어 있는 것으로 조사되었다. 뇌졸중 환자의 30.6%는 후두 폐쇄 기능에 문제가 있었고, 식도 근육의 경우에는 모든 환자(100%)가 이 근육의 상부를 적절히 조절하지 못하는 것으로 조사되었다. 혀 기저부 움직임 또한 환자의 91.8%에게서 문제가 있는 것으로 나타났으며 인두에 음식물을 남기는 증상도 91.8%의 환자에게서 관찰되었다. 본 연구의 결과로부터 뇌졸중 환자의 삼킴 문제의 구체적 양상들에 대해 살펴보았으며 이는 삼킴 장애 중재 및 치료 개발을 위한 기초 자료로 활용 될 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.35-44
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• 2009

Long stroke Fast Tool Servo (LFTS) with maximum stroke of $432{\mu}m$ is designed, manufactured and tested for fabrication of optical free-form surfaces. The large amount of stroke in LFTS has been realized by utilizing the hinge and lever mechanisms which enable the displacement amplification ratio of 4.3. In this mechanism the peculiar shape was devised for maximizing the displacement of end tip in LFTS and special mechanical spring has been mounted to provide the sufficient preload to the piezoelectric actuator. Also, its longitudinal motion of tool tip can be measured by capacitive type displacement sensor and closed-loop controlled to overcome the nonlinear hysteresis. In order to verify the static and dynamic characteristics of designed LFTS, several features including step response, frequency response and cut-off frequency in closed-loop mode were experimentally examined. Also, basic machining result shows that the proposed LFTS is capable of generating the optical free-form surface as an additional axis in diamond turning machine.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.36-47
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• 2020

Background: This study purposed to provide meaningful information for the accumulation of knowledge on coordinative locomotor training in patients with stroke. Design: Meta-analysis. Methods: This study collected articles which the coordinative locomotor training in patients with stroke. For systematic meta-analysis, 6 articles were finally selected after searching based on the PICOSD criteria. This meta-analysis was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines. Randomized controlled trials were included and the risk of bias was evaluated for each study. Pooled standardized mean differences were calculated using a random effects model. To extract the effect size of each study, the R 3.5.3 software was used. Results: The meta-analysis showed that a total effects size was 1.23 indicating that coordinative locomotor training for patients with stroke had a maximum effect size. Conclusion: A meta-analysis is warranted for further research to determine the effects of coordinative locomotor training in patients with stroke on muscle strength, walking and range of motion.

• 국제물리치료학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.2359-2364
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• 2021

Background: Patients with stroke have limited ankle range of motion (ROM) due to soft tissue abnormalities around the ankle and thus experience functional impairment. Increased muscle tension and reduced ankle ROM impair gait and hinder the activities of daily living. Joint mobilization and stretching are effective interventions that improve gait performance by enhancing the ankle ROM. Objectives: To investigate the effects of ankle joint mobilization and calf muscle stretching on gait speed and gait performance in patients with stroke. Design: This was a randomized controlled trial. Methods: Twenty patients with stroke patients were randomized into two groups. The joint mobilization group (JMG) underwent anteroposterior mobilization of the talocrural joint and the joint mobilization stretching group (JMSG) underwent calf muscle stretching in addition to joint mobilization. Gait speed and gait parameters were measured using the 10-meter walk test and the GAITRite. Results: Both the JMG and JMSG groups showed significant improvements in gait speed, affected-side step length, and cadence after the intervention (P<.05). Conclusion: Joint mobilization and stretching were effective interventions for improving gait performance by enhancing ankle function in patients with stroke.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제32권11호
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• pp.878-883
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• 2008

The spray characteristics of a high pressure 6-hole injector were examined in a single cylinder optical direct injection spark ignition (DISI) engine. The effects of injection timing, in-cylinder charge motion, fuel injection pressure and coolant temperature were investigated using the 2-dimensional Mie scattering technique. It was confirmed that the in-cylinder charge motion played a major role in the fuel spray distribution during the induction stroke while the propagation of fuel spray was restrained during the compression stroke by the increasing pressure and the upward moving piston. In additions, it was confirmed that the liquid fuel droplets existing at the sprays edges were vaporized by the increase of the coolant temperature.