• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.167-176
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• 2023

Purpose: Due to the high incidence of shoulder injuries, including shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS), among CrossFit practitioners due to frequent overhead movements, serratus anterior exercises are considered crucial for scapular stabilization in both intervention and prevention. Objective: The objective of this study is to compare the muscle activity and ratios of scapular stabilizing and shoulder girdle muscles between individuals with and without SIS during serratus punch and wall slide exercises, both targeting the serratus anterior muscle, in CrossFit training practitioners. Methods: Surface electromyography was used to compare the muscle activity and activity ratio of scapular stabilizing muscles and shoulder muscles during serratus punch and wall slide exercises in two groups of 20 CrossFit practitioners: ten with SIS and ten without symptoms. Results: The group with SIS showed higher activation of the pectoralis major, upper trapezius, and a higher pectoralis major/serratus anterior and upper trapezius/serratus anterior muscle activation ratio during the serratus punch exercise compared to the group without SIS. Similarly, during the wall slide exercise, the group with SIS exhibited higher activation of the upper trapezius and a higher upper trapezius/serratus anterior muscle activation ratio compared to the group without SIS. However, no significant difference in serratus anterior muscle activation was observed between the two groups. Conclusions: This study highlights the higher activation of the pectoralis major and upper trapezius muscles in CrossFit practitioners with SIS during the serratus anterior exercise, suggesting the importance of minimizing the overactivation of these muscles to prevent impingement syndrome in this population.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제13권11호
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• pp.288-296
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• 2013

본 연구의 목적은 수근관증후군 뇌졸중 환자에서 경직정도에 따른 정중신경 단면적, 신경전도속도 및 상지기능 차이를 알아보고자 하였다. 연구대상은 성인 뇌졸중 환자 42명에서 CTS군 21명과 Non-CTS군 21명으로 선정하였다. 측정방법으로는 정중신경 단면적, 신경전도속도, GST, FMAS, CTS-FSS로 측정하였다. 연구결과, CTS군과 Non-CTS군 간 각 등급에서 정상측(p<.001)과 마비측(p<.001)의 정중신경 단면적, 정중 운동신경과 감각신경 기시잠시는 통계학적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다. CTS군과 Non-CTS군 간 각 등급에서 GST(p<.05), FMAS(p<.05), CTS-FSS(p<.001)는 통계학적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다. 본 연구는 수근관에 대한 병리역학적 내용을 제시함으로서 뇌졸중 환자의 상지기능훈련 시 고려해야할 내용 중 하나임을 제시하였다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제47권6호
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• pp.353-364
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• 2017

Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) on changes in airflow in the upper airway (UA) of an adult patient with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) using computational fluid-structure interaction analysis. Methods: Three-dimensional UA models fabricated from cone beam computed tomography images obtained before (T0) and after (T1) MARPE in an adult patient with OSAS were used for computational fluid dynamics with fluid-structure interaction analysis. Seven and nine cross-sectional planes (interplane distance of 10 mm) in the nasal cavity (NC) and pharynx, respectively, were set along UA. Changes in the cross-sectional area and changes in airflow velocity and pressure, node displacement, and total resistance at maximum inspiration (MI), rest, and maximum expiration (ME) were investigated at each plane after MARPE. Results: The cross-sectional areas at most planes in NC and the upper half of the pharynx were significantly increased at T1. Moreover, airflow velocity decreased in the anterior NC at MI and ME and in the nasopharynx and oropharynx at MI. The decrease in velocity was greater in NC than in the pharynx. The airflow pressure in the anterior NC and entire pharynx exhibited a decrease at T1. The amount of node displacement in NC and the pharynx was insignificant at both T0 and T1. Absolute values for the total resistance at MI, rest, and ME were lower at T1 than at T0. Conclusions: MARPE improves airflow and decreases resistance in UA; therefore, it may be an effective treatment modality for adult patients with moderate OSAS.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.63-71
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• 2021

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of trigger finger on pain, muscle strength and function in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) patients. METHODS: A total of 60 subjects (30 carpal tunnel syndrome with trigger finger and 30 carpal tunnel syndrome without trigger finger) were assessment for pain, muscle strength (power grip, key pinch , tip to tip pinch, three jaw pinch) and function. The effect sizes of the two groups were compared, and the correlation between the trigger finger and each variable was analyzed. RESULTS: The results showed that there were significantly difference in the pain, muscle strength excluding three jaw pinch and function (p < .05). The results also showed correlation between trigger finger and pain (r = .552), muscle strength excluding three jaw pinch (power grip r = -.296, key pinch r = -.260, tip to tip pinch r = -.285), and function (r = .375). The function of carpal tunnel syndrome patients was related to pain (r = .550) and power grips (r = -.324) of muscle strength. CONCLUSION: In carpal tunnel syndrome patients with trigger finger compared to carpal tunnel syndrome, muscle weakness, pain increase, and function reduction were shown. In addition, trigger finger are correlated with muscle strength, pain and function, and muscle weakness and increased pain affect the daily living of carpal tunnel syndrome patients with triggers finger. Therefore, physical therapy interventions of carpal tunnel syndrome patients with trigger finger should be combined with treatment for muscle strength enhancement as well as pain reduction.

• 대한정형외과 초음파학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.64-72
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• 2008

주관절, 완관절 주변의 압박성 신경병증은 일상생활의 불편을 초래하는 상지에서의 흔한 신경병증의 하나로 이에 대한 초음파 검사 소견을 바르게 해석하는 데는 정상적인 신경의 구조와 압박성 신경병증의 병리적 변화를 이해하는 것이 중요하다. 압박성 신경병증에서는 특징적인 초음파 소견을 보이는데 압박부위의 신경은 눌려서 편평한 모양으로 나타나고 근위부에서는 고신호강도의 부종성 변화와 신경속 양상의 소실을 보인다. 기본적인 횡주사 및 종주사 영상 외에 관절이나 근육을 동적으로 움직이면서 시행한 초음파 검사는 척골신경이 주관절 굴곡시 삼두박건 내측두와 함께 내상과위로 아탈구 되는 탄발성 삼두박근 증후군이나 능동적 회내근의 수축시 신경압박이 일어나는 원형 회내근 증후군 등에서 신경의 아탈구나 압박소견을 보여준다. 수근관 증후군이나 주관 증후군 등에서는 신경 단면적의 정량적인 계측이나 압박비의 평가가 진단에 도움이 된다. 임상적 검사 및 전기생리적 검사와 병행하여 사용할 경우 초음파 영상은 상지에서의 압박성 신경병증을 진단하는데 있어 매우 유용한 검사방법의 하나이다.

• 패션비즈니스
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.125-140
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• 2023

This study aimed to develop a smart wearable device for assessing the risk angle associated with turtle neck syndrome in patients with Video Display Terminal (VDT) syndrome. Turtle neck syndrome, characterized by forward head posture resulting from upper cross syndrome, leads to thoracic kyphosis. In this research, a stretch sensor was used to monitor the progression of turtle neck syndrome, and the sensor data was analyzed using a Universal Testing Machine (UTM) and the Gauge Factor (GF) calculation method. The scapula and cervical spine angles were measured at five stages, with 15-degree increments from 0° to 60°. During the experimental process, the stretch sensor was attached to the thoracic spine in three different lengths: 30mm, 50mm, and 100mm. Among these, the attachment method yielding the most reliable data was determined by measuring with three techniques (General Trim Adhesive, PU film, and Heat Transfer Machine), and clothing using the heat transfer machine was selected. The experimental results confirmed that the most significant change in thoracic kyphosis occurred at approximately 30° of forward head posture. Prolonged deformity can lead to various issues, highlighting the need for textile sensor solutions. The developed wearable device aims to provide users with real-time feedback on their turtle neck posture and incorporate features that can help prevent or improve the condition.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.443-448
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• 2015

폐쇄성 수면무호흡증은 수면중 간헐적으로 반복되는 상기도 폐쇄 증상을 말한다. 상하악전진술은 폐쇄성 수면무호흡 치료에 가장 효과적인 외과적 수술 중 하나이다. 상하악 전진술을 통해 상기도의 부피가 증가되어 상기도의 막힘을 치료할 수 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 상하악전진술 전후의 상기도 내 유동해석을 수행하여 폐쇄성 수면무호흡증 환자의 흡기 및 호기 시의 유동현상을 분석하는 것이다. 생체내 CT 이미지로부터 상기도 모델링을 만들고, 상기도 내 상하악전진술 전 후 환자에 대한 단면적 변화 및 음압 효과에 대해 전산유체역학적 방법으로 연구하였다. 연구결과, 수술 후 SMA (section of minimum area)의 면적변화가 가장 컸으며 압력변화와 속도변화가 커진다는 것이 확인되었다. 수면무호흡증 환자에 대한 CFD 해석을 통한 연구는 치료효과에 대한 분석이 가능함을 임상적으로 확인하였다.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.224-228
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• 2008

Ulnar nerve compression in the cubital tunnel is a common entrapment syndrome of the upper limb. Pulsed radiofrequency lesioning (PRFL) has been reported as a treatment method for relieving neuropathic pain. Since the placement of the electrode in close proximity to a targeted nerve is very important for the success of PRFL, ultrasound seems to be well suited for this technique. A 36-year-old woman presented with complaints of numbness and pain on the medial aspect of the elbow and the pain radiated down to the $4^{th}$ and $5^{th}$ fingers for 10 years after she suffered an elbow contusion, we then scheduled this woman for the ultrasound guided PRFL of the ulanr nerve. The initial ultrasound examination demonstrated a swollen nerve, loss of the fascicular pattern and an increased cross sectional area of the ulnar nerve. After confirmation of the most swollen site of the nerve via ultrasound, two sessions of PRFL were performed. The postprocedural 10 cm visual analog scale score decreased from 8 to 1 after the two sessions of PRFL.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.78-82
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• 2014

Objective : To investigate a diagnostic value of ultrasonography in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) patients and to evaluate a correlation of sonographic measurements with the degree of electrodiagnostic abnormalities and clinical severity. Methods : Two-hundred-forty-six symptomatic hands in 135 patients and 30 asymptomatic hands in 19 healthy individuals as control group were included. In ultrasonographic study, we measured the cross-sectional area (CSA) and flattening ratio (FR) of the median nerve at the pisiform as well as palmar bowing (PB) of the flexor retinaculum. Sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonographic measurements were evaluated and ultrasonographic data from the symptomatic and control hands were compared to the grade of electrodiagnostic and clinical severity. Results : The mean CSA was $13.7{\pm}4.2mm^2$ in symptomatic hands and $7.9{\pm}1.3mm^2$ in asymptomatic hands. The mean FR was $4.2{\pm}1.0$ in symptomatic hands and $3.4{\pm}0.4$ in asymptomatic hands. The mean PB was $3.5{\pm}0.5$ mm in symptomatic hands and $2.6{\pm}0.3$ mm in asymptomatic hands. Statistical analysis showed differences of the mean CSA, FR and PB between groups were significant. A cut-off value of $10mm^2$ for the mean CSA was found to be the upper limit for normal value. Both the mean CSA and PB are correlated with the grade of electrophysiological abnormalities and clinical severity, respectively. Conclusion : Ultrasographic measurement of the CSA and PB is helpful to diagnose CTS as a non-invasive and an alternative modality for the evaluation of CTS. In addition, ultrasonography also provides a reliable correlation with the grade of electrodiagnostic abnormalities and clinical severity.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.779-790
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• 1997

본 연구는 목과 상지의 누적외상성장애를 호소하는 대상자들중에서 근막동통증후군으로 진단받은 환자군과 단순 증상호소군인 대조군사이에서 검사결과의 분석을 통하여 집단 검진시 고려해 볼 수 있는 검사항목을 찾고자하였다. 조사대상은 컴퓨터를 통한 자료검색 및 대화형태의 업무를 하는 여성 전화교환원 904명이었으며, 근막동통증후군으로 진단받은 105명의 환자군과 상지의 누적외상성장애의 증상만을 호소하는 550명의 대조군을 비교하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 신체계측과 악력 및 Pinch strength 측정결과, 키와 몸무게, 앉은 자세의 높이 등에서는 환자군과 대조군의 차이가 없었으나, 약력은 환자군의 우측손이 대조군보다 유의하게 낮았으며, Pinch strength는 두 군간의 유의한 차이는 없었다. 2. 시각적 상사척도는 환자군의 평균값이 $6.74{\pm}2.29$이며, 대조군은 $4.37{\pm}2.32$으로 나타나 두 군간 뚜렷한 차이를 보였다. 3. 근육효소검사에서는 비정상으로 분류된 이상자의 분포가 환자군과 대조군에서 유사한 분포를 보여 실제 진단과정에 미치는 영향은 미비한 것으로 나타났다. 4. 다중 로지스틱 회귀분석을 이용한 유의한 변수는 나이, 우측 상부승모근의 압통역치값과 시각적 상사척도로 나타났다. 5. 압통역치검사와 시각적 상사척도는 근막동통증후군의 진단에 객관적 검사로서 고려할 만한 검사로 나타났다.