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The Effects of Simulated Mild Leg Length Discrepancy on Gait Parameters and Trunk Acceleration

  • Jung, Soo-jung;An, Duk-hyun;Shin, Sun-shil
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.25 no.4
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    • pp.9-18
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    • 2018
  • Background: Leg length discrepancy (LLD) leads to many musculoskeletal disorders and affects daily activities such as walking. In the majority of the population, mild LLD is a common condition. Nevertheless, it is still controversy among researchers and clinicians on the effects of mild LLD during gait, and available studies have largely overlooked this issue. Objects: The purpose of the present study is to investigate the effects of mild LLD on the gait parameters and trunk acceleration. Methods: A total of 15 female and male participants with no evidence of LLD of >.5 ㎝ participated in the present study. All participants walked under the following two conditions: (1) The non-LLD condition, where the participants walked in shoes of the same heel height; (2) A mild LLD condition induced by wearing a 1.5 ㎝ higher heel on the right shoe. The GAITRite system and tri-axial accelerometer were used to measure gait parameters and trunk acceleration. To compare the variation of each variable, a paired t-test was performed. Results: Compared to the non-LLD condition, step time and swing phase were significantly increased in the mild LLD condition, while stance phase, single support phase, and double support phase significantly decreased in the short limb (p<.05). In the long limb of the mild LLD condition, single support phase significantly increased, while swing phase significantly decreased (p<.05). Furthermore, significant decrease in the gait velocity and cadence in the mild LLD condition were observed (p<.05). In the comparison between both limbs in the mild LLD condition, the step time and swing phase of the short limb significantly increased compared with the long limb, while step length, stance phase, and single support phase of the long limb significantly increased compared with the short limb (p<.05). Additionally, trunk acceleration of all directions (anterior-posterior, medial-lateral, vertical) significantly increased in the mild LLD condition (p<.05). Conclusion: The results of the present study demonstrate that mild LLD causes altered and asymmetrical gait patterns and affects the trunk, resulting in inefficient gait. Therefore, mild LLD should not be overlooked and requires adequate treatment.

한국산 해마의 서식지 보고 및 초기생활사

  • Roh, Seom;Choi, Yeong-Ung;Yoon, Yeong-Seok;Chung, Min-Min
    • Proceedings of the Korean Aquaculture Society Conference
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    • 2003.10a
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    • pp.56-57
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    • 2003
  • 실고기과(Syngnathidae)에 속하는 해마류는 5300만년전부터 지구상에 존재해온 어류로 전 세계적으로 72%에 해당하는 32종이 인도-태평양연안에서 서식하는 것으로 알려져 있다. 그리고 약제와 관상무역에서 넓은 시장을 형성하며 그 수요가 지속적으로 증가하고 있다. 그러나, 국내에서는 아직 해마의 서식지와 초기생활사에 대한 연구가 전무한 실정으로 이번 연구에서는 최근 발견된 한국산 해마의 서식지와 채집된 2종 해마의 치어 초기생활사를 보고한다. 2003년 8~9월에 전라남도 여수시와 고흥군 주변해역에서 해마, Hippocampus coronatus 18마리(전장 40.8~79.5mm), 산호해마 H, japonicus 80마리(전장 28.1~56.3mm)가 채집되었고, 순환여과식 사육수조에서 사육하면서 자연산란한 치어를 대상으로 초기생활사를 관찰하였다. 사육은 유리로 된 사각수조(50$\times$30$\times$28cm)에 여과조(26$\times$26$\times$28cm)를 연결한 순환여과시스템에서 실시하였으며, 사육수온은 26.0$\pm$0.5$^{\circ}C$, 염분 32$\textperthousand$ 전후, pH 7.74 전후 그리고 DO 6.8mg/$\ell$ 전후였다. 먹이는 부화 2일령까지는 로티퍼, Brachionus rotundiformis를 단독 급이하였고, 부화 후 3일령부터는 로티퍼와 알테미아, Artemia sp.를 혼합 급이하였다. 치어의 성장 측정은 만능투영기를 이용하여 각 20마리를 무작위 추출하여 측정하였고 각 측정 부위별로 0.001mm까지 측정하였다. 이번 조사에서 전라남도 여수시와 고흥군 주변해역에서 채집된 해마류는 해마(H. coronatus) 18개체, 산호해마(H. japonicus) 80개체의 2종이 채집되었고 순환여과시스템에 사육하던 중 5회 산란하였다. 해마(H. coronatus)는 부화 후 9~10일째에 Total length 11.67~15.98mm(평균 5.19mm, n=20), Trunk length 2.48~3.31mm(평균 2.63mm, n=20), Head length 1.31~2.27mm(평균 1.76mm, n=20) 그리고 Snout length 0.74~l.67mm(평균 1.09mm, n=20) 이었다. 한편, 부화 직후 산호해마(H. japonicus)의 치어는 난황을 거의 흡수한 상태였으며 부화 후 2~3일째 Total length 4.29~5.70mm(평균 5.09mm, n=30), Trunk length 2.06~2.73mm(평균 2.55mm, n=30), Head length 1.50~l.79mm(평균 1.06mm, n=30) 그리고 Snout length 0.81~l.14mm(평균 0.97mm, n=30)였다. 그리고 부화 후 5~6일째에는 Total length 4.33~6.33mm(평균 5.19mm, n=20), Trunk length로 2.48~3.31mm(평균 2.63mm, n=20), Head length 1.31~2.27mm(평균 1.76mm, n=20) 그리고 Snout length 0.74~l.67mm(평균 1.09mm, n=20) 이었다.

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Comparison of Trunk Muscle Activity according to Different Strap Length of TRX (TRX 스트랩 길이에 따른 체간 근육의 활성도 비교)

  • Hong, Yeon Kyung;Yoon, Sukhoon
    • Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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    • v.32 no.1
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    • pp.31-36
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    • 2022
  • Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate muscle activation according to the four strap lengths in the TRX plank exercise to provide scientific and accurate data on effective training methods. Method: Twenty healthy men who had at least 6 months of weight training experience and could fully adjusted plank exercise, were participate in this study (age: 25.2 ± 3.7 yrs., height: 174.2 ± 3.9 cm., weight: 71.2 ± 9 kg). To pursue the study purpose, surface electrodes were attached to trunk muscles (pectoralis major, rectus abdominis, external oblique, internal oblique, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi) and lower extramity muscles (gluteus maximus, rectus femoris, gastrocnemius), and the muscle activity was measured using 11-channel electromyography equipment. In order to verify the muscle activation according to the four strap lengths during TRX plank exercise, an one-way ANOVA with repeated measure was used with statistical significance level set at as α=.05. Results: First, there were statistically significant differences in pectoralis major, rectus abdominis, external oblique, internal oblique, and erector spinae among TRX strap lengths. Second, there were statistically significant differences in gluteus maximus, rectus femoris, and gastrocnemius among TRX strap lengths. Third, even though no statistically significant difference found in latissimus dorsi, but increased muscle activation tendency was showed as the length of the strap increased. Conclusion: From the results of this study, it may be possible that TRX exercise prevent injuries and improve lower extremity muscle as well as trunk muscles by setting appropriate length of strap.

Analysis of Trunk Muscle Fatigue as the Frequency of Lifting/Lowering and Recovery Time Change (들기/내리기 빈도와 회복시간 변화에 따른 몸통 근육의 피로도 분석)

  • Lee, Tae-Yong;Kim, Jeong-Ryong;Sin, Hyeon-Ju
    • Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea
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    • v.25 no.2
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    • pp.197-204
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    • 2006
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the cumulative fatigue of trunk muscles and the period of recovery time during repetitive lifting and lowering task with two different frequencies(4 times/min and 6 times/ min). Eight healthy males with no prior history of LBD(low back disorders) volunteered for this study. Subjects had 2, 3, 4, and 5 minutes recovery time respectively while they were preforming the lifting and lowering task at 15% level of MVC. EMG signals from six trunk muscles were collected and the fatigue level was analyzed quantitatively. In results, the fatigue levels of LES(left elector spinae), RLD(right lattissimus dorsi), LLD(left lattissimus dorsi), RRA(right rectus abdominis) and LRA(left rectus abdominis) were recovered when 3 minutes recovery time was given at 4 times/min frequency. However, the fatgue level of RES(right elector spinae) was recovered when 4 minutes recovery was given. On the other hand, when 6 times/min frequency was used, the RLD, LLD, RRA and LRA were recovered at 5 minutes of recovery time. But for RES and LES, it took longer than 5 minutes to be recovered. This results can be applied to design the adequate length of recovery time to control the cumulative fatigue of trunk muscles in industry with repetitive lifting and lowering task.

Kinetic Analysis on the Lumbar at the Trunk Flexion according to the Degree of Hamstring Flexibility of Healthy Adult (정상 성인의 슬괵근 유연성 정도에 따른 체간 굴곡시 요추의 운동학적 분석)

  • Kim, Gi-Chul;Hwang, Bo-Gak
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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    • v.7 no.4
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    • pp.501-507
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    • 2012
  • PURPOSE: This study aims to examine the effects of trunk flexion on the kinetic characteristics of the lumbar according to the degree of hamstring flexibility. METHODS: This study has as its subjects 29 young adults and divides them into the group (NSRTG, n=15) with the normal length of hamstrings according to SRT and the group (SSRTG, n=14) tending to have shortened hamstrings. Sit and Reach Test was conducted to evaluate the degree of hamstring flexibility. And to examine the kinetic difference of the lumbar at the trunk flexion, it was compared and analyzed by using the picture archiving and communication system (PACS). RESULTS: SSRTG showed more significant difference than NSRTG in the analysis on the trunk flexion of NSRTG and SSRTG. CONCLUSION: According to the analysis, the shortening of hamstrings is the factor that affects the dynamic stability of the lower lumbar through the reduction of the pelvic anterior tilt at the trunk flexion.

Effect of Unstable Surface Exercise on Trunk Posture and Balance Ability in Patients With Scoliosis: After six months follow-up (불안정한 표면 운동이 척추측만증 환자의 체간자세와 균형에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Woo Jin;Kong, Young Soo;Ko, Yu Min;Park, Ji Won
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.25 no.5
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    • pp.232-238
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    • 2013
  • Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of lumbar stabilization exercise on an unstable surface on trunk posture and static standing balance ability in patients with scoliosis. Methods: Subjects included 18 patients who showed symptom of scoliosis. Patients were divided into two experimental groups, one using an unstable surface and one using a fixed surface, and the patients were required to perform a lumbar stabilization exercise a total of 12 times for 60 minutes per session, three times per week for a period of four weeks, with a six-months follow-up period. Results: A significant reduction was observed in the group that performed the lumbar stabilization exercise on an unstable surface (p<0.05). A significant decrease in both the condition of closed eyes or open eyes in the left and right directions was observed in the group that performed the lumbar stabilization exercise on an unstable surface (p<0.05). After six months, results of comparison of the length of both sides of the trunk showed a significantl decrease in the group performing lumbar stabilization exercises on an unstable surface. Conclusion: Lumbar stabilization exercise on an unstable surface improved the trunk posture of patients with scoliosis symmetrically, and static balance ability in a standing posture showed improvement. In the future, lumbar stabilization exercise on an unstable surface may be used as an exercise for posture correction and balance increase for patients with scoliosis.

Effects of trunk control robot training on balance and gait abilities in persons with chronic stroke

  • Lim, Chae-gil
    • Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.105-112
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    • 2020
  • Objective: To investigate the effects of training using a trunk control robot (TCR) system combined with conventional therapy (CT) on balance and gait abilities in persons with chronic stroke. Design: Two-group pretest-posttest design. Methods: Thirty-five subjects with chronic stroke were randomly assigned to either the TCR group (n=17) or the trunk extension-training (TET) group (n=18). Both groups performed CT for 30 minutes, after which the TCR group performed TCR training and the TET group performed trunk extension training for 20 minutes. Both groups performed the therapeutic interventions 3 days per week for 6 weeks. Balance ability was evaluated using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and the Timed Up-and-Go (TUG) test. Gait ability was measured using the 10 m Walk Test (10MWT) and the NeuroCom Smart Balance Master. Results: TCR group showed significant improvements in static balance (weight bearing) and dynamic balance (weight shifting speed, weight shifting direction, BBS, and TUG), 10MWT, gait speed, and step width (p<0.05); step length was not significant. The TET group showed a significant partial improvement of dynamic balance (weight shifting speed, weight shifting direction, BBS, and 10MWT (p<0.05), but the improvements in static balance, TUG, gait speed, and step width and step length was not significant. Additionally, significant differences in static balance, dynamic balance (weight shifting speed, weight shifting direction, BBS, and TUG), 10MWT, gait speed, and step width were detected between groups (p<0.05). Conclusions: TCR training combined with CT is effective in improving static and dynamic balance, as well as gait abilities in persons with chronic stroke.

A study on the fit of the ready-made-garments for middle aged women (중년여성 기성복의 치수 적합성에 관한 연구)

  • 최혜선;이경미
    • Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.49-65
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    • 1992
  • The study has been carried out in four ways to find out the fit of the present size speces of the garments for middle aged woman. For this purpose, surveys, classifying the trunk form of middle aged woman by factor analysis and clustering, calculating coverage rate of one garment item(suit) has been used. The results are as follows: (1) In case of the survey for middle aged women, the problems concerning the length of sleeves or trousers and hip girth are found. The former too long and the latter too tight. (2) The size classification and the standard deviation for each sizes are very diffenent between 9 ready-made-garment makers. (3) In classifying the trunk forms of the middle aged women, the diversity of the trunk forms are examined. (4) In calculating coverage rates of the 5 maker's size spece, those similar to KS sizing system are the highest. The coverage rate of the smallest size is the higest, while that of the biggest is 0%.

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A Tooth Morphologic Study Of The Mandibular Molars With Furcation Involvement (치근이개부병소를 지닌 하악대구치에 대한 치아형태학적연구)

  • Jin, Hyung-Kook;Kim, Hyun-Seop;Kim, Byung-Ok;Han, Kyung-Yoon
    • Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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    • v.26 no.1
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    • pp.266-275
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    • 1996
  • The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of anatomical predisposing factors on the development of furcation involvement. Root trunk length, root divergency angle, buccal root trunk concavity and cervical enamel projection of the mandibular 1st and 2nd molars with(l03 teeth) and without(42 teeth) furcation involvement and enamel projection were classified by Lindhe's degree and Masters's classification, respectively, and buccal root trunk concavity was examined by probing. Statistical analysis was performed by means of ANOVA and CHI-SQUARE test in Microstat. The obtained results were as follows : 1. Root trunk length was longer in teeth without furcation involvement($4.20{\pm}1.05mm$) than teeth with furcation involvement(I : $3.62{\pm}0.68mm$, II : $3.64{\pm}0.86mm$, III: $3.61{\pm}0.74mm$)(p<0.05), but there was fno significant difference among furcation involvement group according to the degree of furcation involvement(p0>.05). 2. The root divergency angle was wider in teeth with furcation involvement(I : $53.14^0{\pm}15.11^0$, II : $44.82^0{\pm}14.26^0$, III : $52.69^0{\pm}16.09^0$) than teeth without furcation involvement($34.81^0{\pm}16.57^0$(p<0.05). 3. The group of teeth without furcation involvement showed significantly hign percentage of teeth without buccal root concavity, and the group of teeth with furcation involvement showed significantly hign percentage of teeth with buccal root concavity(p<0.05) 4. The group of teeth without furcation involvement showed higher percentage of teeth with grade I cervical enamel projection, teeth with furcation involvement I or II defect showed higher percentage of teeth with grade II enamel projection, and teeth with furcation involvement III defect showed higher percentage of teeth with grade III enamel projection(p<0.05) The results suggest that short root trunk length, wide root divergency, buccal root concavity and well-developed enamel projection could affect development and progression of furcation involvement as anatomical predisposing factors of periodontal diseases.

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The Kinematic Analysis of Cross Over Step and Delivery Phase in Female Javelin Throwing Players (여자 창던지기 크로스 스텝과 딜리버리 국면의 운동학적 분석)

  • Lee, Young-Sun
    • Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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    • v.14 no.3
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    • pp.149-163
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    • 2004
  • This study analyzed kinematic variables about the cross step, the delivery and the release for women's javelin athletics recorded over 50m in the 2004 Busan International Athletics Competition. It was used the Kwon3D Motion Analysis Package Ver. 3.1 Program(Kwon, 2000) for analysing the kinematic variables about the distance, the velocity, and the angle, then we had the results as follows; 1 In the Cross step phase, the COG velocity was low because their step length was short. To keep the CM velocity from the approach to the last cross over step contact, the athletes have to keep the longer step length within about 130% of the athletics' height. 2. In the Delivery phase, the athletics' COG height was gradually lower, and the deceleration of the COG was going up. As the same in the cross step, Therefore the athletes have to increase the step length within about 100% of their height, in order to increasing the COG velocity. And it was shown they have to make small angle of the elbow as possible from the right foot contact to the left foot contact in order to being the big acceleration of the upperarm at the release phase. 3. In the release phase, it was shown to being low position of the release point as the COG was low and then the release velocity of the upperarm was low. Specially when the shoulder lean lateral angle is big at the release phase, it was shown they have a excessive release angle. And, when it was shown the high rotation angle of the shoulder, the shoulder was opened forward bigger than the trunk was opened forward. So the transmission of velocity from the proximal segments was a fast change.