• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.9-14
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• 2023

PURPOSE: This study examined the effect of vibration stimulation of a vibration foam roller on the change in the range of motion of the ankle joint and proprioception in patients with chronic ankle instability. An additional aim was to provide basic data for rehabilitation programs for chronic ankle instability patients. METHODS: This study was a randomized crossover design of 22 patients with chronic ankle instability. All subjects were divided into a vibrating group, a non-vibrating group, and a control group. The vibration and non-vibration groups performed the interventions, but the control group did not. For the measurement, the range of motion and proprioception of the ankle joint was measured using an electronic protractor (Electrogoniometer, BPM Pathway, UK). RESULTS: The vibration group showed significant differences in the dorsiflexion angle, dorsiflexion proprioception, and plantar flexion proprioception (p < .05). The non- vibration group showed significant differences in the dorsiflexion angle and dorsiflexion proprioceptive sensation (p < .05). The vibration group and the control group showed significant differences in dorsiflexion proprioception and plantar flexion proprioception (p < .05). CONCLUSION: The range of motion and proprioception of the ankle joint were improved in the group that received vibration stimulation after the intervention than before the intervention. Future research will be needed on patients with various diseases.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.95-101
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• 2021

본 연구의 목적은 국소 진동 자극과 양측성 팔 훈련의 융합 중재를 뇌졸중 환자에게 적용했을 때, 팔 기능 개선에 미치는 영향을 알아보는 것이다. 20명의 뇌졸중 환자를 국소 진동 자극과 양측성 팔 훈련의 융합 중재를 실시한 실험군과 양측성 팔 훈련만 실시한 대조군으로 나누어, 회기 당 30분씩 4주간, 총 20회 실시하였다. 진동자극은 실험군의 손상측 팔에 훈련이 이루어지는 30분간 적용되었다. 평가는 손상 측 팔의 회복정도와 양측 팔 의 사용량, 양손 사용의 수행의 질과 만족도를 측정하였으며, 대응표본 t-검정을 사용하여 그룹 내, 공분산 분석을 사용하여 그룹 간 비교를 하였다. 연구 결과, 실험군은 대조군보다 손상 측 팔의 기민성과 손상 측의 사용량에서 유의한 차이의 변화를 보였다. 효과 크기는 모든 항목에서 작은 효과 크기 이상의 차이를 보였다. 본 연구를 통해, 국소 진동 자극과 양측성 팔 훈련의 융합 중재가 뇌졸중 환자의 팔 기능 회복을 위한 효율적 중재로써 임상에서 사용 될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국엔터테인먼트산업학회논문지
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.221-230
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• 2020

본 연구는 진동자극 저항운동이 허리통증 경험자의 균형 및 보행에 미치는 영향을 연구하였다. 30명의 히리통증 경험이 있는 성인 대학생을 대상으로 8 Hz 진동자극 저항운동(n=10), 30 Hz 진동자극 저항운동(n=10), 허리 안정화운동(n=10)으로 무작위로 나누었다. 각 그룹의 중재는 6주동안 주 3회, 1회에 30분을 적용하였다. 실험 전에 정적균형과 보행패턴을 측정하였고, 6주 후에 실험전과 동일한 방법으로 측정하였다. 연구결과 세 그룹 모두에서 운동전과 후의 시간에 따른 정적균형, 디딤기율, 흔듦기율, 한걸음 길이, 한발짝률의 변화는 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<.05). 허리 안정화운동이 정적균형과 디딤기율에서는 그룹 간의 유의한 차이가 있었고(p<.05), 흔듦기율 및 한걸음 길이와 한발짝률은 그룹 간의 차이가 없었다. 결론적으로 진동자극 저항운동이 근수축 유발 기전에 의해 다리근육의 근력을 강화하였고, 강화된 다리 근력은 균형능력에 긍정적인 영향을 미쳤으며, 향상된 균형능력은 신체가 움직이는 동안 안정적으로 자세를 조절할 수 있게 하여 보행능력의 긍정적 측면에 영향을 미친 것으로 판단된다.

• 대한의료기공학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.1-27
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• 2023

Objective : This paper provides a narrative review of the research literature on the neurophysiological and neurochemical mechanisms of local vibration while studying the treatment principles and mechanisms of Whidam's vibrator Sugi therapy. Methods : Searches related to vibration therapy research were conducted in PUBMED using "Vibration", "Whole Body Vibration", "Localized Vibration", and "Focal Vibration". The Conditions were limited to review and systematic review. Results : Roberto Casale's paper was selected as an inquiry task and reviewed critically and narratively by referring to other papers. The stimulation process of local vibration (LV) was broadly classified into receptor transmission (pain reception phase), ascending sensory pathway to the spinal cord (segmental phase), and action of the cortex and subcortical structures (systemic control phase) according to the pain pathway. In addition, the role of C-tactile mechanoreceptors, changes in neurotransmitters and neurohormones, LV stimulation below perception threshold (lower threshold), pain control and kinesiologic illusions were specially addressed. In addition, the expression and function of Piezo Channels were added to supplement the human pain and tactile sensing mechanism. Conclusions : LV exerts pain control mechanisms through different interactions that can interfere with pain transmission and pain perception. Since LV provides sufficient neurophysiological reasons for clinical application, it is necessary to expand the use of Whidam's vibrator Sugi therapy to a wider range of clinical applications.

• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제13권9호
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• pp.843-850
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• 2007

This paper proposes a somatosensory stimulation system for the improvement of postural stability using vibration as somatosensory stimulation. This system consists of vibratory stimulation and postural response measurement. To evaluate this system, the center of pressure(COP) was closely observed in turn with simultaneous or separate mechanical vibratory stimulations to flexor ankle muscles (tibialis anterior, triceps surae) and two plantar zones on both feet while standing on a stable and an unstable support. The simultaneous vibratory stimulations cleared influenced postural stability and the effects of vibrations were higher with the unstable support. In separate vibratory stimulations, the extent of the COP sway reduced when the direction of the vibratory stimulations and that of the inclination of body coincided for flexor ankle muscle stimulations. In the contrary, the extent of the COP sway increased when the direction of the stimulations and that of body inclination coincided for plantar zone stimulations. These results can be useful for the development of rehabilitation systems that utilizes somatosensory inputs for postural balance.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.13-21
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• 2021

Purpose : Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) has been widely used to improve pain and range of motion. However, research on IASTM using vibration stimulation is lacking. Therefore, this study investigates how IASTM using vibration stimulation affects chronic pain on muscle activity and flexibility of the shoulders. Methods : A total of 20 patients with chronic shoulder pain were divided into the experimental group and the control group. The experimental group (n=10) used vibration stimulus for IASTM, while the control group (n=10) used general IASTM. For six weeks, this training lasted for 30 min a day, twice a week. Muscle activity was evaluated using the surface electromyograph. The back and reach test was used to assess flexibility, the visual analogue scale to measure pain, and the paired t-test to compare the groups before and after the experiment. An independent ANCOVA was conducted to assess differences in the degree of transition between the two groups before and after the experiment. Results : Significant differences in muscle activity, flexibility, and pain in both groups before and after the experiment (p<0.05) were observed, as well as in the muscle activity of the pectoralis major and associated pain (p<0.05). however, muscle activity and flexibility of the upper trapezius and infraspinatus were not significantly different between groups (p>0.05). Conclusion : This study confirms the importance of IASTM using vibration. Design and manufacture of IASTM using vibration based on our results would be useful in the management of shoulder pain, Further clinical evidence are needed.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.61-73
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• 2011

The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in the center of pressure (COP), ground reaction force (GRF) and joint angles of elderly people and young people while stair-descent. The participants in this experiment were 5 elderly people and 5 young people, each of which was asked to descend stairs of three different heights (8 cm, 16 cm, and 32 cm). As they climbed down the stairs, they received vibration stimulation on the lower limb. The change of COP, GRF and joint angles were analyzed during the standing phase. COP decreased as the Achilles tendon and tibialis anterior tendon were vibrated. Vertical GRF increased as the Achilles tendon was vibrated, and the joint angle differed according to vibration stimulation conditions. These results mean that ankle joint, knee joint and hip joint were influenced by the vibrations on the lower limb as the participants descended the stairs. It was concluded that the vibration stimulation on the lower limb allowed the participants to efficiently climb down the stairs.

• 한국소음진동공학회논문집
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.15-21
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• 2012

This paper deals with an experimental study on the reaction of muscles by functional electrical stimulation(FES) with the design and fabrication of an ankle reaction apparatus. The ankle reaction apparatus consists of a circuit part and a kinematic part, and it monitors reaction time for a particular angle of joint rotation according to FES. The experimental results showed that the change of the ankle rotation angle was linearly proportional to the change of the magnitude of FES. It also showed that the muscle's reaction time was constant no matter how large the magnitude of the stimulus. The results of this paper can be applied to develop an active-type walking-assistance robot.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.393-397
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• 2016

Purpose: This study was conducted in an effort to determine the effects of various abdominal drawing-in maneuver (ADIM) on the thickness and length of the transversus abdominis (TrA) when using lumbar stabilization exercises on healthy adults. Methods: 72 healthy adults were divided into four groups of 18 subjects each, to which different ADIM methods were applied. 1) a simple ADIM exercise, 2) an ADIM with pressure bio-feedback units, 3) an ADIM exercise with sling, and 4) an ADIM exercise with sling and vibration. Changes in the thickness and sliding length of TrA were measured when ADIM was conducted in the supine position prior to exercise and again when beginning the exercises. Following exercise, changes in the thickness and sliding length of TrA were measured using the same methods. Differences in group measurements prior to and following exercise were compared using a one-way analysis of variance. A paired t-test was applied to compare the before and after differences within each group. Results: Differences in TrA thickness change revealed that the ADIM exercise with sling and vibration group showed a significant difference in measurements taken prior to and following exercise. Differences in TrA length change revealed that the ADIM exercise with sling and vibration group showed a significant difference in measurements taken prior to and following exercise. Conclusion: ADIM exercise with vibration stimulation conducted in the bridge posture while in a prone position using a sling can be recommended as an effective exercise to improve the function of lumbar TrA.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.147-152
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• 2022

This research is to measure real-time temperature distribution inside a tissue-mimicking phantom for the safety and effectiveness evaluations of focused ultrasound (FUS) device capable of linear scanning stimulation. Since the focusing area of the FUS stimulation device is smaller than diameter of conventional thermal probe and keeps moving, it is impossible to monitor temperature distribution inside the phantom. By using the phantom with a thin film temperature sensor array inserted, real-time temperature change caused by the FUS device was measured. The translation of the measured temperature peak was also tracked successfully. The present phantom had been experimentally proven to be applicable to validate the performance and safety of the therapeutic ultrasound devices.