• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.39-45
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• 2015

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of weight shift training with electrical sensory simulation feedback on quiet standing balance in hemiplegic stroke patients. METHODS: 30 stroke patients were equally allocated at random to an experimental group or a control group. Patients in both two groups underwent comprehensive rehabilitation physical therapy for 30 minutes per day for 5 days per week for 4 weeks. Members of the experimental group received additional weight shift training with electrical sensory simulation feedback was conducted for 15 minutes after 30 minute sessions, whereas members of the control group underwent additional leftward/rightward weight shift training by themselves after 30 minutes per day for four weeks. COP (center of pressure) path lengths, COP velocities, and foot forces were measured before and immediately after the 4-week training period in both groups and results were compared. RESULTS: COP path lengths significantly decreased by 3% after training in the experimental group and this was significantly greater than that observed in the control group (p<0.05). In both groups, foot forces of affected sides showed significant increases after intervention, whereas foot forces of unaffected sides showed significant decreases (p<0.05). No significant difference was observed between the two groups with respect to these changes. CONCLUSION: Weight shift training using electrical sensory simulation feedback has a positive effect on quiet standing balance in hemiplegic stroke.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2014

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a neuromodulatory technique that delivers low-intensity direct current to cortical areas, thereby facilitating or inhibiting spontaneous neuronal activity. This study was designed to investigate changes in various sensory functions after tDCS. We conducted a single-center, single-blinded, randomized trial to determine the effect of a single session of tDCS with the current perception threshold (CPT) in 50 healthy volunteers. Nerve conduction studies were performed in relation to the median sensory and motor nerves on the dominant hand to discriminate peripheral nerve lesions. The subjects received anodal tDCS with 1 mA for 15 minutes under two different conditions, with 25 subjects in each groups: the conditions were as follows tDCS on the primary motor cortex (M1) and sham tDCS on M1. We recorded the parameters of the CPT a with Neurometer$^{(R)}$ at frequencies of 2000, 250, and 5 Hz in the dominant index finger to assess the tactile sense, fast pain and slow pain, respectively. In the test to measure CPT values of the M1 in the tDCS group, the values of the distal part of the distal interphalangeal joint of the second finger statistically increased in all of 2000 Hz (p=.000), 250 Hz (p=.002), and 5 Hz (p=.008). However, the values of the sham tDCS group decreased in all of 2000 Hz (p=.285), 250 Hz (p=.552), and 5 Hz (p=.062), and were not statistically significant. These results show that M1 anodal tDCS can modulate sensory perception and pain thresholds in healthy adult volunteers. The study suggests that tDCS may be a useful strategy for treating central neurogenic pain in rehabilitation medicine.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.613-620
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• 2012

본 연구의 목적은 수면장애가 뇌파(EEG)의 beta파와 감각운동리듬(sensory motor rhythm)에 미치는 영향을 규명하는 것이다. 여자 대학생을 대상으로 하여 수면습관에 따라서 다음과 같이 네 군(n=6)으로 나누었다. 즉, 좋은 수면습관을 가진 GSHG (Good sleep habit group), 일반적으로 대학생들이 늦게 취침하는 수면 습관을 갖고 있기 때문에 오전 0~2시에 취침하는 CSHG (Common sleep habit group), 수면위상지연증후군으로 자신의 수면 장애를 인식하고 있는 CSDG (Cognitive sleep disorder with delayed sleep phase syndrome group), 수면장애를 인식하지 못하는 NSDG (Non-cognitive sleep disorder with delayed sleep phase syndrome group)으로 나누었다. 뇌파는 QEEG 8-System을 사용하여 오전 9~12시 사이에 측정하였다. 책읽기 자극시에 뇌파를 측정하여 안정시 기준치와 비교 분석하였다. 연구 결과, 책읽기 자극시 beta파와 감각운동리듬 상대파워는 GSHG가 다른 세군에 비하여 유의적으로 높았다($p$ <0.05). 책읽기 자극시 수치와 안정시 기준치를 대응 비교하여 볼 때에도, GSHG에서 beta 파워가 대뇌피질의 모든 부위에서 유의적으로 증가하였다($p$ <0.05). 그러나 CSHG에서는 전두부와 측두부에서 beta 파워가 감소하였다($p$ <0.05). 한편 CSDG와 NSDG에서는 책읽기 자극에 의하여 beta 파워의 유의적인 변화가 발생하지 않았다. 감각운동리듬 상대파워는 GSHG에서만 책읽기 자극에 의하여 향상되었다. 결론적으로 여자 대학생에게 있어서 오전 0~2시경에 늦게 취침을 하면 다음날 오전에 집중력 뇌파인 beta파 기능이 현저히 감소하고, 수면습관이 나쁘면 자신의 수면장애에 대한 자가인식 유무와 관련 없이 beta파와 운동감각리듬에 대한 뇌기능이 활성화되지 않아서 집중력에 부정적인 영향을 준다.

• 인간식물환경학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.403-413
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• 2021

Background and objective: There is growing concern about the effects of modern society on mental health, coming with Covid-19-related caveats on depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS). This can be a subject to provide alternative methods which alleviate DAS. In line with this context, sensory gardens are widely acknowledged to stimulate the five major senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell) and can have a significant (positive) impact on mental health. However, there is limited empirical evidence on the effect of these gardens with regard to alleviating DAS - particularly with respect to urban society This is a gab in knowledge how such limits can be addressed. Accordingly, this present study is clearly needed in order to verify if there are any correlations between sensory gardens and (positive) effects on DAS. The aim of this study was therefore to understand current levels of DAS in a high density building with a sensory garden in a courtyard and determine correlations between experiences in the sensory courtyard and levels of DAS. Methods: The Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) was employed to test the level of DAS. Results: Additionally, 13 different factors associated with experiences in the building, including the stimulation of the five major senses in the sensory courtyard, were measured to reveal their contribution to mitigating depression, anxiety, and stress. It is noted that the average levels of DAS were 7.91, 7.77 and 9.01 respectively indicating that the mental health of participants requires mental health management. However, results show that factors associated with the sensory courtyard could improve mental health. For example, new social relationships, walking with colleagues, and the stimulation of each of the five major senses in the sensory garden could improve DAS. Conclusion: This illustrates that external experiences are more effective at mitigating depression, anxiety, and stress than internal ones. Factor analysis revealed four components: stimulating the five senses; internal and external facilities; internet-based device use; and new social relationships. There was a strong positive correlation between new social relationships and walking with colleagues. There were also strong positive correlations among the stimulation of each of the five senses. In conclusion, there are strong indications that sensory courtyards can help alleviate DAS and should therefore be promoted, particularly in the current Covid-19 situation wherein the physical and mental health of the public at large are threatened. Accordingly, courtyard design should be rethought in light of the relationship between the positive impact of sensory gardens and mental health.

• 대한감각통합치료학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.45-52
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• 2011

목적 : 성인 정신장애를 대상으로 청각자극에 대한 생리학적 반응을 측정한 연구에서 사용된 청각자극의 종류와 측정도구를 알아보고 대상군의 자율신경계 반응특성을 제시하고자 한다. 연구방법 : 연구방법으로는 체계적 고찰을 사용하였다. 사용한 데이터베이스는 PubMed이었다. 검색어는 "auditory stimulation, auditory startle, electromyogram, skin conductance, heart rate, psychiatric disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, depression"이었다. 최종적으로 분석에 사용된 논문은 8개이었으며, 근거의 질적 수준은 모두 수준II이었다. 분석 내용은 대상군의 특성, 청각자극의 종류, 측정도구, 정신 장애의 청각자극에 대한 생리학적 반응특성이었다. 결과 : 1. 연구 대상군은 불안장애와 정신분열장애를 대상으로 한 연구가 각각 4개이었다. 2. 생리학적 반응 유발을 위해 청각자극만 제공한 연구가 6개, 청각자극과 함께 시각자극을 포함한 연구가 2개이었다. 3. 분석대상 연구 모두에서 근전도(electromyograph)를 사용하였으며, 근전도와 함께 피부전기전도(skin conductance)를 측정한 연구가 2개, 심박수(heart rate)를 측정한 연구가 2개이었다. 4. 정신분열장애와 불안장애(외상후 스트레스장애, 강박장애)는 일반인과 다른 생리학적 반응을 보였다. 결론 : 생리학적 반응을 측정하기 위한 연구에서 사용한 자극은 청각자극으로 단순음을 제시하였고, 근전도는 안륜근에 전극을 붙여 생리학적 반응을 측정하였다. 정신장애군은 청각자극에 대해 큰 반응, 짧은 잠재기, 지연된 습관화 등의 특징을 보였다. 앞으로 정신장애군의 감각 특성에 대하여 생리학적 측정을 통한 연구가 이루어져야 하겠다.

• 대한감각통합치료학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.51-60
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• 2011

목적 : ADHD아동의 감각자극에 대한 생리학적 반응특성은 감각자극의 종류, 측정도구, 그리고 반응으로 알아보고, 행동학적 특성은 측정도구, 빈도, 측정도구별로 공통된 문제 항목을 분석하여 ADHD아동의 감각자극에 대한 특성을 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 체계적 고찰방법을 사용하였다. 1990년 1월부터 2011년 12월 31일까지 학회지에 게재된 논문을 Riss4U, MEDLINE/PubMed, CINAH을 통해 검색하였다. 주요 검색어는 "ADHD, Children, Sensory processing, sensory integration, SP, SSP, SOR, TIE, CSP, SEP, EDR"으로 하였으며, 최종적으로 15개의 논문을 분석하였다. 결과 : 1. ADHD아동을 대상으로 감각자극에 대한 생리학적 반응에 관한 연구는 5개(33.33%)이고, 행동학적 반응에 관한 연구는 10개(66.67%)이며, 두 가지를 병행한 연구는 2개(13.33%)로 전체 15개(100%)논문을 분석하였다. 2. 생리학적 반응에 관한 연구 5개 중, 촉각과 고유 감각 자극을 사용한 연구는 3개, 후각, 청각, 시각, 촉각, 전정감각을 모두 사용한 연구는 2개였다. 3. 행동학적 특성에 관한 연구 10 중, SP는 5개, SSP는 3개, SOR은 2개, TIE는 1개, CSP는 1개이다. 4. ADHD아동의 감각자극에 대한 생리학적 반응특성은 일차감각피질의 손 영역에 있는 신경원세포의 활동전위에서 큰 반응을 보였다. 반응 시 초기에 큰 반응을 보였고 뒤로 갈수록 빠른 습관화를 보이는 것으로 나타났고, 회복 시에 많은 비 특이적 반응을 보였다. 5. 행동학적 반응특성은 부주의/산만, 전정감각처리, 지구력/근 긴장도 조절, 감정반응에 대한 감각입력 조절, 활력이 부족하고 허약함을 보이는 특성이 있었다. 결론 : ADHD아동의 감각자극에 대한 생리학적 반응 특성과 행동학적 특성을 아는 것은 ADHD아동의 감각조절 문제를 이해하는데 중요한 근거가 된다.

• 재활치료과학
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.7-20
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• 2020

목적 : 본 연구는 뇌졸중 환자들의 상지기능 개선을 위해 말초신경감각자극과 과제지향적 훈련의 동시적용하여 효과를 알아보는 것이다. 연구방법 : 본 연구는 29명의 편마비 환자를 대상으로 수행하였다. 말초신경감각자극과 과제지향적 훈련을 동시에 적용한 실험군은 14명, 과제지향적 훈련만 실시한 대조군은 15명으로 주5회, 회기당 30분씩, 총 4주간 진행하였다. 결과측정은 손목과 어깨근육의 자발적 근수축 비율과 상자와 나무토막 검사, 잡기와 쥐기의 근력, Action Research Arm Test를 사용하여 중재 전·후로 측정하였다. 결과 : 4주간의 중재 후 짧은노쪽손목폄근, 노쪽손목굽힘근의 근 활성도와 잡기 근력, Action Research Arm Test에서 실험군은 대조군 보다 유의한 개선을 나타냈다. 결론 : 말초신경감각자극과 과제지향적 훈련의 동시적용은 과제지향적훈련만 하는 것보다 뇌졸중 환자의 상지기능 개선에 보다 효과적이었다.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제32권10호
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• pp.845-850
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• 2015

This study was designed to investigate the feasibility of utilizing an adaptation for selective elicitation of tactile sensations by means of transcutaneous electrical stimulation. We conducted the first experiment to investigate how the stimulation frequency affected the adaptation. Twenty healthy subjects participated in the second experiment to confirm our proposal that the perception intensity of the low-frequency vibration can be enhanced after a high-frequency adaptation, and vice versa. It was found that (1) a low-frequency stimulation did not adapt the nerve afferents responsible for the high-frequency vibration, (2) a high-frequency stimulation affected the nerve afferents responsible for the low-frequency vibration, but adapted to the pressure sensation more intensely, and (3) more than 62% of the subjects reported a more clear selective sensation after the adaptation had lessened or depressed the unwanted sensation. The observations showed that adaptation of the nerve afferent could be utilized for selective elicitation of tactile sensations.

• Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.83-87
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• 2005

Background: The study of the medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve (MABCN) is an underused electrodiagnostic tool. But its use is often crucial for assessing mild lower brachial plexus or MABCN lesions, and sometimes for differentiating an ulnar mononeuropathy from a lower brachial plexopathy. This study was designed to know the difference of amplitude and velocity in a stimulation method (orthodromic vs antidromic), side of an arm and sex according by age. Method: MABCN conduction studies were performed orthodromically and antidromically in 90 subjects (42 women and 48 men, ranging from 22 to 79 years of age). We divided subjects into three groups by age (group 1: 20-39 years, group 2: 40-59 years, group 3: 60-79 years). The mean sensory nerve action potential amplitudes and sensory nerve conduction velocities in each group was compared by stimulation method, side of an arm and sex. Result: The amplitudes and velocities made a significant difference between orthodromic and antidromic method in all age groups. At comparison in amplitude and velocity by side of an arm, only amplitude was significantly higher in right arm than left by any stimulation method. The amplitudes and velocities were of no statistically differences in sex except amplitude checked orthodromically in right arm. Conclusion: This study suggests that there is the differences in conduction study of MABCN by stimulation method and side of an arm.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2005년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.535-538
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• 2005

The purpose of this work is to study a process organization on space cognition by visio-auditory stimulation. We develop the system of visuo-auditory stimulation and Humans responses measurement to observe the relationship between the sensory and the motor system fur the localization of visual and auditory target direction in the space. The experiments is performed in a soundproof chamber, 2163 red, green and yellow LED(Luminescent Diode, Brightness: $20cd/m^2$ 1 degree apart each other)arrayed in front of half-circle panel were used and 57 Speaker(5 degree apart each other) arrayed in the hidden of half-circle panel. Physiological parameters such as EOG (Electro-Oculography), head movement and their synergic control are measured by BIOPAC system and Optotrak Certus. This result shows that the response latency time of the perception motion in the center is laster than the periphery of panel. These results can be used in the study of characterizing the spatial cognition.