• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.19-26
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• 2008

Background: This study examines the changes in muscular strength and muscle fatigue substances when taping treatment is applied in squat exercise and treadmill exercise, in which quadriceps femoris muscles are used frequently so as to clarify the effects of taping as an aid of exercise ability improvement. Methods: 20 healthy male adults in their 20's participated in the study, in which tapes were put on their quadriceps femoris muscles, and various variables as the indicator of muscular strength and muscle fatigue substances were measured by means of the measuring tool before and after exercises. Results: the following conclusion was drawn up: 1. In exercise using muscular strength of the right knee extension, the reduction of muscular strength after exercise of the taping group showed significant statistical difference from that of the non-taping group. 2. In exercise using muscular strength of the lower limbs, the reduction of blood Glaucos after exercise of the taping group showed significant statistical difference from that of the non-taping group. 3. In exercise using muscular strength of the lower limbs, the value of lactic acid after exercise of the taping group showed significant statistical difference from that of the non-taping group. Conclusion: Therefore, the results of this study demonstrate that the application of taping treatment in sports activity or daily life where quadriceps femoris muscles are used a lot can have positive effects on the improvement of muscular strength and relief of muscle fatigue.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.101-106
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• 2015

PURPOSE: Application of an oscillating program for the lower extremities is an effective training method for increasing muscle strength. However, no oscillatory program has yet been identified to confirm the effectiveness of oscillation for balance ability and maximum muscle strength. We investigated the effects of an 8-week vibration exercise program on the maximum muscle strength and balance of the lower extremities. METHODS: Research subjects participating in the study were 22 male and female college students with no past history of diseases of the nervous or musculoskeletal systems. All subjects were randomly divided into two groups and performed their assigned experimental treatment 3 times a week over a period of 20 min for 8 weeks. Maximum strength of the quadriceps extension, flexion, and balance ability were measured using Biodex System 4 and Biodex balance systems. RESULTS: The 8-week oscillation program resulted in a significant increase in quadriceps extension and flexion strength in both male and female participants (p<.05). The balance ability also showed a significant improvement after the oscillation program (p<.05). The balance value was higher for male 17% than for female 21% (p<.05) participants. CONCLUSION: An 8-week oscillation program led to an increase in the strength of knee flexion and extension. The balance ability also improved significantly. This positive effect on balance ability was higher in female than in male subjects.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제40권6호
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• pp.683-693
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• 1993

연구배경 : 생체의 운동은 움직임 자체를 수행하기 위한 근육, 관절 및 이를 관장하는 신경계와 운동중 적절한 산소를 공급하기 위한 심혈관계 및 호흡계의 조절이 동반되는 매우 복잡한 기전에 의하여 유지되고 있다. 이들의 상호관련성을 밝히기 위하여 많은 연구들이 진행중이나 특히 관절과 호흡중추의 연계성에 대하여는 아직도 연구가 미진한 편이다. 이에 본 연구는 관절의 정상적인 움직임이 호흡계에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지를 규명하고자 $\alpha$-chloralose로 마취한 고양이의 분당 호흡수, 횡격신경과 흡식신경섬유의 변화를 관찰하였다. 방법 : 26마리의 성숙한 숫고양이에서 슬관절 자극중 횡격신경 및 흡식중추신경의 활동성을 기록하기 위하여 쌍극백금전극과 탄소섬유전극을 이용하여 세포외에서 기록하였다. 슬관절을 자극하기 위하여 슬관절의 굴곡-신전운동, 슬관절 동맥을 통한 화학적인 자극 및 슬관절 신경의 전기적인 자극법 등을 사용하였다. 결과 : 슬관절의 정상 운동각도내에서 120 Hz.의 빠른 운동을 1분간 시킨 경우에는 분당호흡수와 분당호흡신경활동이 유의하게 증가하였으며 3분간 운동을 시킨 경우에는 호흡수, 일회호흡신경활동 및 분당호흡신경활동이 모두 유의하게 증가하였다. 그러나 60Hz.의 운동에 대하여는 전체적인 호흡활동에 뚜렸한 변화가 없었다. 과격한 운동중에 형성되는 젖산의 혈중농도와 같은 농도의 젖산을 슬관절내에 주입한 결과 주입후 30초 동안에 호흡수 이외의 일회호흡신경활동과 분당 호흡신경 활동이 유의한 증가를 보였다. 또한 potassium chloride에 대하여는 젖산의 경우와 유사한 반응을 보였으나 반응기간이 짧았다. 구심성 신경중 I, II군만을 선택적으로 흥분시킬 수 있는 강도인 1V로 슬관적 신경을 자극한 경우 자극기간에 한하여 호흡수를 제외한 일회호흡신경활동 및 분당호흡신경활동이 유의한 증가를 보였다. 또한 구심성 신경을 모두 흥분시키는 강도인 20V 자극에 대하여는 호흡계의 전체적인 항진효과가 있었으며 1V 자극에 비하여 매우 큰 반응을 나타내었다. 흡식중추의 신경세포에서 기록한 결과 횡격신경에서 나타난 반응과 유사한 결과를 얻었다. 결론 : 슬관절 구심성 신경중 제 I, II 군 신경의 흥분에 의하여 호흡중추는 직접적으로 활성화될 수 있으며 이러한 효과는 운동중의 슬관절로부터 중추로 유입되는 정보의 양에 비례하여 증가하는 것으로 생각된다. 따라서 이러한 사실은 슬관절의 정상적인 움직임에 의해서도 생체의 호흡기능이 항진될 수 있다는 것을 시사하고 있다.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.344-360
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• 2001

A quasi-experimental study was conducted to investigate the effects of health promotion program on health of the clients with arthritis. In this study. the health promotion program consisted of self appointment and confirmation. discussion, health education. group counsel, and exercise. And the program focused on self - help group meeting. A total of 68 subjects was randomly assigned into either the control group(n = 24) or the intervention group(n =44). The results of the study analyzed using a SPSS win, were as follows: 1) In physical function of physical health. there was a significant improvement in flexibility of the shoulder joint(hold the hand upward and downward behind the back). sit and reach, extension of the knee joint in the intervention group, compared to the control group, while no difference in flexibility of the shoulder joint(raising the arm), flexion of the knee joint, and grip strength. There was a significant improvement in physical functional disability in the intervention group, compared to the control group, but no difference in fatigue and pain. 2) The health promotion program resulted in improvement in psychosocial health(e.g. increase of self-efficacy and decreases of social functional disability) in the intervention group, compared to the control group. It was concluded that the health promotion program(weekly session for 6 weeks) employed in this study was appropriate for the clients with arthritis in primary health care center and had a positive effect on health in general.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.420-432
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• 2017

This study examined user needs for compression pant development for women with pes planus in their 50s and 60s. A total of 355 women aged 50 to 69 participated in the survey and interview. Questions were asked if they had pes planus, the using condition of foot orthotic, inconveniences during gait, and wearing condition of compression pants. The results showed that 42 (11.8%) women had pes planus. Orthotic insole and arch support were used most frequently. The most uncomfortable aspect of foot orthotic (n=146) was that it was difficult to use unless they were going outside. Participants with pes planus responded that they felt discomfort on the inner area of propodium, metatarsus, ankle, and knee during gait. The purchase and wearing rate of compression pants were not high; however, compression pants were purchased with specific needs and purposes. Respondents mainly wore the compression pants for sports activities. M size was the most frequently worn size. They preferred high waist type leggings and there was a need to increase the compression strength of the waist, thigh, knee and ankle. Additionally, the ease of donning and doffing were discussed.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2006

The purpose of this research was to analyze the effects of the increase of the femoral anteversion angle on the unbalanced quadriceps femoris muscle causing the increase of the valgus force on the knee joints and patellofemoral pain syndrome by comparing with the group that shows the smaller femoral anteversion angle. The method for the research was to compare the femoral muscle's activity while the subjects were maintaining the knee joint flexed isometrically for 10 seconds. The evaluation tool for femoral muscle's activity was QEMG-4 (model LXM 3204). The results were as followings. Firstly, in case of the experimental group, the muscle strength of the vastus lateralis muscle was strong while the rectus femoris and vastus medialis were weak. In these facts, we can see the statistically meaningful difference in vastus medialis muscle activity. Secondly, in the muscle activity analysis for vastus lateralis and medialis of the two groups, we could see the vastus lateralis muscle was strong in anteversion wider for experimental group while the vastus medialis muscle contracted far more stronger in anteversion smaller for control group. From these results, we can see the significant differences in muscle recruitment between the two groups. Above results show that if the anteversion becomes wider, vastus medialis muscle will become seriously weaker, on the other hand, vastus lateralis act stronger.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.421-426
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• 2016

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate how different levels of compression exerted on the femoral region (known as the power zone) by coated fabric influences the activation and anaerobic capacity of the rectus femoris. Method: Three different levels of compression on the rectus femoris of the participants, namely 0% (normal condition), 9% (downsize), and 18% (downsize), were tested. The material of the fabric used in this study was nonfunctional polyurethane. Surface electromyography test was used to investigate the activation of the rectus femoris, while the isokinetic test (Cybex, $60^{\circ}/sec$) and Wingate test were used to investigate the maximum anaerobic power. Results: The different compression levels (0%, 9%, and 18%) did not improve the strength and anaerobic capacity of the knee extensor. However, knee flexor interfered with activation of the biceps femoris, which is an agonist for flexion, during 18% compression. Conclusion: Compression garments might improve the stretch shortening cycle effect at the time of eccentric contraction and during transition from eccentric to concentric contraction. Therefore, future studies are required to further investigate these findings.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.453-467
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• 2019

Portal frame structures, made up of cold-formed steel trusses, are increasingly being used for lightweight building construction. A novel pin-jointed moment connector, called the Howick Rivet Connector (HRC), was developed and tested previously in T-joints and truss assemblage to determine its reliable strength, stiffness and moment resisting capacity. This paper presents an experimental study on the HRC, in moment resisting cold-formed steel trusses. The connection method is devised where intersecting truss members are confined by a gusset connected by HRCs to create a rigid moment connection. In total, three large scale experiments were conducted to determine the elastic capacity and cyclic behaviour of the gusseted truss moment connection comprising HRC connectors. Theoretical failure loads were also calculated and compared against the experimental failure loads. Results show that the HRCs work effectively at carrying high shear loads between the members of the truss, enabling rigid behaviour to be developed and giving elastic behaviour without tilting up to a defined yield point. An extended gusset connection has been proposed to maximize the moment carrying capacity in a truss knee connection using the HRCs, in which they are aligned around the perimeter of the gusset to maximize the moment capacity and to increase the stability of the truss knee joint.

• 척추신경추나의학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.75-81
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• 2020

경골 고평부 골절로 인하여 수술을 경험한 환자 2명을 대상으로 관절가동 추나, 근막 추나, 침, 한약 치료를 시행한 결과 무릎관절 가동범위가 증가하고, 통증이 감소하고, 근력이 증가한 결과를 얻었다.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.19-24
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• 2011

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of PNF lower extremity flexion pattern on the eletromyographic (EMG) activity in rectus abdominis, internal oblique abdominal, external oblique abdominal, erector spinae. Methods : Twenty-six healthy adults volunteered to participate in this study. Subjects were required complete following two PNF lower extremity patterns; flexion-adduction-external rotation with knee flexion (D1) and flexion-abduction-internal rotation with knee flexion (D2). A paired t-test was used to determine the influence of the PNF two patterns on muscle activity for each muscle and descriptive statistics was used to determine local/global muscle ratio. Results : The D1 pattern was showed significant rectus abdominis (p<.05) and Median of internal oblique/rectus abdominis ratio was 2.23 and internal oblique/external oblique ratio was 1.53. The D2 pattern showed significant erector spinae (p<.05) and Median of internal oblique/rectus abdominis ratio was 3.06 and internal oblique/external oblique ratio was 1.72. Conclusion : The D1 pattern made rectus abdominis activation increase. The D2 pattern made erector spinae activation increase. As compared D1 and D2 pattern on trunk muscle activation, it's will be useful decision making for the trunk muscle strength and stabilization.