• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.386-392
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• 2013

Purpose: This study aimed to verify the impact of the time that the sitting posture is maintained on changes in muscle performance and head alignment. Methods: The subjects of this study were healthy adults aged between 20 and 30 years. Ninety-three subjects participated in this study (male: 57, female: 36). The subjects were divided into a one-hour group, a two-hour group, and a three-hour group. All the subjects adjusted the height of their chair to a comfortable position and then seat for one, two, or over three hours. Both prior to and after the experiment, the muscle performance (muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility) of the subjects was measured. Results: In the 2-hours and 3-hour group, muscle strength, flexibility and endurance reduced significantly before and after the study, and the head alignment significantly changed. Conclusion: Thease findings showed that sitting continuously for longer than two hours decreases muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility. A flexed posture affects the muscle performance of the lumbar region and may result in problematic postures, such as a forward head position.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.39-43
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• 2020

Purpose: This study examined whether the motivation for rehabilitation influences the functional performance of stroke patients. Methods: To elucidate the same, correlation analysis between the 'rehabilitation motivation level' and 'functional performance improvement' was performed. Thirty-three stroke patients, who were hospitalized in rehabilitation and nursing hospitals, were enrolled in this study. Functional performance was assessed using the 10MWT, FRT, and the BBS. Statistical analysis was performed to determine the correlation between the reactivation symptoms and rehabilitation therapy at four weeks, eight weeks, and 12 weeks. Results: The results showed a significant correlation between the reactivation symptoms and rehabilitation therapy, as evidenced by the 10MWT, FRT, and BBS (8-12 weeks 10M gait test, Berg balance scale for 4-8 weeks, and 8-12 weeks). The FRT did not reveal any significant correlation between the rehabilitation program and reactivation. Conclusion: The present study confirmed that a higher motivation for rehabilitation in stroke patients resulting in a higher likelihood of it acting as a factor in improving their functional ability. Based on the above-mentioned results, this study suggests that a rehabilitation program could be considered for the motivation of patients to participate in a rehabilitation program.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.81-84
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• 2015

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of 'knowledge of result' and 'knowledge of performance', two types of extrinsic feedbacks, during the sit-to-stand movement in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Methods: A total of ten children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (ages 8 to 12 years) were recruited for the study. Subjects with hemiplegic cerebral palsy performed sit-to-stand movement in front of a mirror. Their performance was supervised and revised for normal movement by a pediatric physiotherapist. In the knowledge of the result, subjects performed sit-to-stand using a chair with an armrest in their mind with normal movement. In the knowledge of performance, subjects performed sit-to-stand under verbal instructions. Randomized cross over trials were used in this study. Main outcome measurements were as follows: mediolateral speed, anteroposterior speed, velocity moment, extent in mediolateral direction, extent in anteroposterior direction, and vertical distance of the center of pressure. Results: The mediolateral speed and extent of center of pressure was higher for 'knowledge of performance' in comparison with the other type of extrinsic feedbacks (p<0.05). The other parameters, including anteroposterior speed and extent, and vertical speed of the center of pressure, did not differ between the two types of extrinsic feedbacks (p>0.05). Conclusion: These findings suggested that training in sit-to-stand movement with 'knowledge of result' may result in better use of extrinsic feedback.

• 한국전자파학회논문지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.286-293
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• 2000

본 논문은 ISO TC-204 WG-15에서 표준화를 다루고 있는 DSRC 물리 계층에서의 성능 분석 및 향상에 관해 다루었다 .. DSRC는 노변(RSU)←차량(OBE)간 거리가 100m 이하인 단거리 무선통신이며, 값싸고 저렴한 변조기 술이 요구되는데, 국내에서는 PSK. FSK. ASK 중에서 ASK가 표준 변조 방식으로 시스템이 개발되고 있다 본 논문은 개발 초기 단계에 있는 DSRC 물리계층 시스템의 라이시안 페이딩 채널하의 변조 방식별 성능 분석을 통하여 ASK 방식의 타당성 및 성능 한계성을 검증하고 아울러 성능향상을 위한 등화기 및 안테나 다이버시티 기법을 제시하고 이에 따른 성능 향상 효과를 시율레이션을 통하여 보여준다.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.58-65
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• 2022

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of visual feedback bicycle training on running performance, maximal oxygen uptake and quadriceps muscle strength. Design: A randomized controlled trial. Methods: Fifteen healthy adult men with no musculoskeletal or nervous system disease and capable of bicycle training were included. After the pretest, subjects were randomly assigned to visual feedback bicycle training group and general fixed bicycle training group. Both groups were trained two times a week for three weeks, each week for a fixed time and number of repetitions, followed by a six week washout period and then crossing the training method. visual feedback bicycle training provides visual feedback of heart rate in real time using a monitor and a heart rate meter during bicycle training, and general fixed bicycle training performed general bicycle training without visual feedback. After training, each item was measured using a wearable technology, gas analyzer, isokinetic equipment. Results: The results of this study was significant differences in running performance, maximal oxygen uptake and quadriceps muscle strength in visual feedback bicycle training group (p<0.05). The differential effect was found between visual feedback bicycle training group and general fixed bicycle training group in running performance, maximal oxygen uptake, and quadriceps muscle strength (p<0.05). Conclusions: This study suggested that that visual feedback bicycle training can be applied as a useful training method to improve running performance, maximal oxygen uptake and quadriceps muscle strength.

• 공연문화연구
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• 제40호
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• pp.5-35
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• 2020

정동(affect)은 신체가 외부 세계를 감각함으로써 생성되는 강렬함(intensity)과 특질(quality)이다. 이렇게 체험된 정동 중에서 의미와 해석이 부여된 관념이 감정(emotion)이다. 정동 이론(affect theory)은 감정과 정동을 분별하고 정동에 주목함으로써 신체의 반응과 변화를 분석할 수 있는 방법을 제공하고 있으며, 신체를 매체로 하는 공연예술 연구에 새로운 가능성을 제시하고 있다. 농악은 '재현'(representation)보다는 정동의 발생 자체에 주력하는 예술이다. 농악은 소리, 색깔, 질감, 신체 운동 등이 중첩되어 공감각적으로 현존하는 공연이다. 여기에는 인간의 신체를 중심으로 악기, 소품, 의상, 무대장치 등 물질적인 것들과 리듬, 기분, 분위기 등 비물질적인 것들이 동원된다. 신체는 이런 것들에 자극되어 공연에 적절하도록 경향성을 띄며, 공연에 몰입할수록 '이미지 없는 신체'(the body without an image)가 되어 '의사-신체성'(quasi-corporeality)을 보이며 행동한다. 마치 의식이 없는 것처럼 자동으로 움직이는 이런 신체는 집단 속에서 더 쉽게 나타난다. 일상의 개인을 집단 속의 '이미지 없는 신체'로 이행(transition)시키기 위해서 농악에서는 '진풀이'라는 집단적인 신체 운동을 수행한다. 이런 신체 운동은 비언어적인 교감과 소통을 높여 정동을 증강시키고, 상호 신뢰와 귀속감 속에서 개개인들의 창조력을 발휘하게 한다. 농악이 일으키는 정동과 감정은 자신과 집단의 존재, 활력, 능력을 확인하고 긍정하는 것으로 작용한다. 이런 긍정성은 집단의 차원에서 농악을 의미 있고 중요한 가치로 기억하게 하였고, 보존하고 전승해야 하는 공연양식으로 인식하게 하였다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.149-161
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• 1999

The purpose of study wan to compare the effect of balance performance in the elderly by the strengthening exercise. Thirty-one health elderly women aged 60 to 79 years participated in this study. Participants were divided into exercise(21) and control group(10). Exercise participants received strengthening exercise for 45 minutes in three times a week for 6 weeks while control subjects continued their normal activities, Exercise included resisted hip flexion, extension, abduction and adduction, knee flexion and extension, ankle dorsiflexion and plantrarflexion. All subjects were assessmented clinical test of sensory interaction and balance. one leg stance test, Berg balance test. Exercise and control subjects were teated before, midway through, and at the end of the trial. These collected data were analyzed by using oneway and repeated ANOVA, scheffe's test, 1-test and correlation. The results of this study were as fellows. 1. There were statistically significant difference in balance performance clinical teat of sensory interaction, and balance(p<.01), one leg stance test(p<.05), Berg balance test(p<.05) by the strengthening exercise. 2. There was correlation between static balance and dynamic balance(p<.01). 3. There was correlation between static balance and weight(p<.05), dynamic balance and height(p<.01), and weight(p<.01).

• 국제물리치료학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.2302-2307
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• 2021

Background: Patients with lumbar spinal stenosis show abnormal changes in muscle activity due to pain and limited range of motion of the lumbar spine. Excessive increased muscle tone and decreased muscle activity patterns threaten the patients' quality of life. However, there have been a few studies showing how to improve muscle performance in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. Among these, joint mobilization is one way of improving muscle performance through pain relief and increasing the range of motion. Objectives: To investigate the effect of lumbar mobilization by orthopedic manual physical therapy on paravertebral muscle activity and tone in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. Design: A randomized controlled trial. Methods: In this study, 24 patients with lumbar spinal stenosis were randomized (1:1 ratio) into two groups. The experimental group underwent lumbar posteroanterior mobilization, and the control group underwent conventional physical therapy (conventional transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) for 15 minutes each. For outcome measures, Myoton^®PRO was used to evaluate muscle tone when resting of the paravertebral muscle in the pain area. For muscle activity evaluation, the reference voluntary contraction of the paravertebral muscle was evaluated using surface electromyography. Results: Muscle tone and activity were significantly improved after intervention in both the experimental and control groups. In addition, the experimental group showed more significant decrease in muscle tone and activity than the control group. Conclusion: These results suggest that lumbar mobilization improving muscle performance in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.45-53
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• 2011

Purpose : Many researchers have attempted to identity the reliability used in clinical examination of balance and gait performance for individuals of hemiparetic stroke. The study aims to evaluate whether the reliabilities of three popular clinical measures of balance and gait performance was consistency regardless of applicate experience of those clinical measures compared with previous studies for persons with hemiparetic stroke. Methods : A total of three hemiparetic stroke populations and twenty-six physical therapists were recruited from Glory hospital, Inchen, Korea in this study. The three clinical measures, involving Berg balance test (BBT), dynamic gait index (DGI), and Tinetti performance-oriented mobility assessment (POMA), were assessed in two sessions that were seven days apart. Results : The POMA was showed a good intrarater and interrater reliabilities in people with hemiparetic stroke regardless of measure's experience in clinical field. However BBT and DGI were showed below moderate intrarater and interrater reliabilities. Conclusion : The POMA could be a reliable measure to evaluate functional postural stability and gait performance in hemiparetic stroke patients compared with other two clinical measures regardless of measure's experience of physical therapists.

• 운동영양학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.20-25
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• 2021

[Purpose] The aim of this review was to discuss the effects of vitamin D on physical performance and musculoskeletal injuries in athletes and provide information on the field applications of vitamin D. [Methods] A systematic review was conducted to identify studies on vitamin D in athletes that assessed serum vitamin D levels, vitamin D and physical performance, vitamin D and musculoskeletal injuries, and practical guidelines for supplementation of vitamin D. [Results] Several studies reported that a high proportion of athletes had vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency. Low serum levels of vitamin D in athletes were more pronounced in winter than in other seasons, and indoor athletes had lower serum vitamin D levels than outdoor athletes. Low vitamin D levels have been demonstrated to have negative effects on muscle strength, power, and endurance; increase stress fractures and other musculoskeletal injuries; and affect acute muscle injuries and inflammation following high-intensity exercises. Therefore, periodic assessment and monitoring of vitamin D levels are necessary in athletes; the recommended serum level of 25(OH)D is > 32 ng/mL and the preferred level is > 40 ng/mL (-1). In those with low levels of vitamin D, exposure to sunlight and an improved diet or supplements may be helpful. Particularly, 2000-6000 IU of supplemental vitamin D3 can be consumed daily. [Conclusion] Vitamin D is a potential nutritional factor that can significantly affect physical performance and musculoskeletal injuries in athletes. The importance and role of vitamin D in athletes should be emphasized, and the current levels of vitamin D should be assessed. Therefore, it is essential to periodically evaluate and monitor serum vitamin D levels in athletes.