• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.327-336
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• 2010

The purpose of this study was to analyze muscle activities on functional insole with diet effect. Originally, ten healthy female subjects with an average age of 23.2 year(S.D=1.1), weight of 49.7 kg(S.D=4.9), height of 163.2 cm(S.D=3.5) and a shoe size of 237.5 cm(S.D=4.9) were participated in this experiment. Ten healthy females walked on a treadmill(speed=about 4.2 km/h) wearing two different insole types. Muscle activities data was collected using the EMG operating system. The surface EMG signal for tibialis anterior(TA), gastrocnemius(GA), vatus lateralis(VL) and biceps femoris(BF) were acquired at the RMS(10 Hz, 350 Hz) using Noraxon Telemyo DTS system(Noraxon inc, USA). This study processed the data using the Windows SPSS ver.17.0 to get an independent t-test, with the setting, p<.05. Analysis of muscle activity were measured and calculated during walking. The results are as follow: Functional insole wearing were increased muscle activities significantly from Tibialis anterior(TA) during total gait cycle. Normal distribution was demonstrated in total step of stances period. One foot standing position showed decreased muscle activity. Two foot standing position was demonstrated with gastrocnemius and biceps femoris. As a result of the analysis, Functional insole will inerease the diet effect in the use of four muscle groups.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.133-140
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• 2017

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between center of pressure (CoP) and local stability of the lower joints, which was calculated based on approximate entropy (ApEn) during walking in elderly women. Method: Eighteen elderly women were recruited (age: $66.4{\pm}1.2yrs$; mass: $55.4{\pm}8.3kg$; height: $1.56{\pm}0.04m$) for this study. Before collecting data, reflective marker triads composed of 3 non-collinear spheres were attached to the lateral surface of the thigh and shank near the mid-segment to measure motion of the thigh and shank segments. To measure foot motion, reflective markers were placed on the shoe at the heel, head of the fifth metatarsal, and lateral malleolus, and were also placed on the right anterior-superior iliac spine, left anterior-superior iliac spine, and sacrum to observe pelvic motion. During treadmill walking, kinematic data were recorded using 6 infrared cameras (Oqus 300, Qualisys, Sweden) with a 100 Hz sampling frequency and kinetic data were collected from a treadmill (Instrumented Treadmill, Bertec, USA) for 20 strides. From kinematic data, 3D angles of the lower extremity's joint were calculated using Cardan technique and then ApEn were computed for their angles to evaluate local stability. Range of CoP was determined from the kinetic data. Pearson product-moment and Spearman rank correlation coefficient were applied to find relationship between CoP and ApEn. The level of significance was determined at p<.05. Results: There was a negative linear correlation between CoP and ApEn of hip joint adduction-abduction motion (p<.05), but ApEn of other joint motion did not affect the CoP. Conclusion: It was conjectured that ApEn, local stability index, for adduction/abduction of the hip joint during walking could be useful as a fall predictor.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.197-204
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• 2020

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of increased running speed on the magnitude of impact shock attenuation in high frequency (9~20 Hz) at support phase on the treadmill running. Method: Twenty-four healthy male heel-toe runners participated in this study. Average age, height, mass, and preference running speed were 23.43±3.78 years, 176.44±3.38 cm, 71.05±9.04 kg, and 3.0±0.5 m/s, respectively. Three triaxial accelerometer (Noraxon, USA) were mounted to the tuberosity of tibia, PSIS (postero-superior iliac spine), and forehead to collect acceleration signals, respectively. Accelerations were collected for 20 strides at 1,000 Hz during treadmill (Bertec, USA) running at speed of 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 m/s. Power Spectrum Density (PSD) of three acceleration signals was calculated to use in transfer function describing the gain and attenuation of impact shock between the tibia and PSIS, and forehead. One-way ANOVA were performed to compare magnitude of shock attenuation between and within running speeds. The alpha level for all statistical tests was .05. Results: No significant differences resulted for magnitude of the vertical and resultant impact shock attenuation between the tibia and PSIS, and forehead between running speeds. However, significant differences within running speed were found in magnitude of the vertical shock attenuation between tibia and PSIS, tibia and forehead at speed of 2.5, 3.0 m/s, respectively. Conclusion: In conclusion, it might be conjectured that muscles covering the knee and ankle joints and shoe's heel pad need to strengthen to keep the lower extremities from injuries by impact shock at relatively fast running speed that faster than preferred running speed.

• Journal of Sport and Applied Science
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.17-27
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• 2019

Purpose: This study is to conduct usability evaluations from the perspective of developing comfort-shoes for the middle-aged and elderly to identify key factors and derive implications for optimal comfort-shoes production. Research design, data, and methodology: A total of 10 middle-aged and elderly women in their 50s and 60s were selected as eligible for the rescue. For data collection, the study was conducted in a Gang Survey, where pre-explanations, shoes test, and interviews were conducted. The collected data were analyzed in a total of four stages. In step 1, the contents obtained through interviews with the subjects were recorded in text, organized and analyzed systematically, and in step 2, unnecessary vocabulary, sentences, and overlapping opinions were eliminated. In step 3, we classified areas around key functions and carried out categorization tasks. Finally, in Step 4, the results and implications of the study were derived by classifying each usability evaluation shoe as positive and negative text around categorized data. Results: There are a total of seven factors for comfort-shoes usability evaluation, which are categorized as cushion, fitting, stability, flexibility, lightweight, comfort, and pressure. Positive/negative factors for the derived usability evaluation factors were shown in the form of a positive-centered, negative-centered, and positive-mixed mix for each of the four products. Positive-focused products are VA products, which are seven times more positive than negative factors. Negative-centered products are CL and SA products, which are five times more negative than positive factors. Positive mixing was a CA product with a ratio of 1:1. Text-based usability evaluations allow us to proceed with analysis based on more scientific data rather than simply listening to opinions and judging by comments. Conclusions: The study discussed implications of developing comfort-shoes for middle-aged consumers and future directions were discussed.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.212-221
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• 1999

Mechanical properties of polypropylene filled with recycled rubber dusts obtained from the buffing process in sport shoe sole manufacture were investigated. The use of these dusts eliminates the need for the size reduction process which is usually employed in rubber recycling. Two different waxes, polypropylene wax and ethylene vinyl acetate wax, were used in the PP/rubber dust compound. Two different processes, extrusion and injection moulding, were used to study the influence of the blends on the properties. The waxes gave significant improvement in the shaping of the extrudate. It was found that the impact strength of the injection moulded samples were higher than the extruded samples and the virgin PP. The tensile properties (yield stress and modulus) were dependent on the amount of rubber dust addition. An increase in the rubber dust loading gave lower yield stress and modulus.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.1078-1084
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• 2011

스포츠화의 설계에서 신발 앞축 부분의 굽힘강성은 매우 중요한 설계인자이지만, 측정하기가 어렵다. 본 논문은 이러한 굽힘강성을 측정하는 장비를 소개한다. 장비는 알루미늄 프레임 구조와 AC 모터, 2개의 로드셀, 엔코더와 제어용 하드웨어로 구성되어있으며, 신발의 굽힘 모멘트를 측정하는 메카니즘을 소개하였다. 유용성을 입증하기 위하여, 신발의 소재와 디자인이 굽힘강성에 미치는 영향을 관찰하는데 사용되어 졌다. 실험을 위하여 신발 중창소재의 경도와 두께를 달리하여 완성신발 시편을 제작하였다. 이들 시편으로 굽힘실험을 수행하고, 최소자승법을 사용하여 굽힘강성을 구하였다. 실험결과 PU 중창으로 만든 신발이 PH 중창으로 만든 신발보다 굽힘강성이 높았으며, 중창의 두께가 중창의 경도보다 굽힘강성에 미치는 영향이 크다는 것을 알아낼 수 있었다. 따라서, 이러한 실험결과를 바탕으로, 본 측정장비는 유용한 실험결과를 도출할 수 있었으며, 이 장비를 통하여 측정된 신발의 굽힘강성은 신발 설계의 유용한 설계인자로 활용될 수 있다고 사료된다.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.245-253
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• 2008

본 연구의 목적은 유선형 신발바닥면을 가진 신발의 착용이 자세의 변화 및 조절전략에 미치는 영향을 살펴보는 것이다. 먼저 30명의 여대생을 대상으로 신발의 족저면과 접지면의 상대각도가 조절된 상태에서 'New York State Posture Test'로 평가하여 최적의 각도의 신발(s)을 제작한 후 여대생 10명씩 3개 집단에 대해 각각 제작된 신발(s)과 유선형 신발(m), 일반신발(n)의 8주착용 전 후의 전경골근, 비복근의 근활성도를 평가하였다. 1. 'New York State Posture Test'에서의 자세평가점수는 신발의 각도변화에 따라 $-2^{\circ}$, $-7^{\circ}$에서 쌍봉형을 이루었으며 통계적으로 유의하였다. 또한 $-7^{\circ}$에서 가장 좋은 평가점수가 나왔으므로 이 각도로 신발을 제작하였다. 2. 유선형의 아웃솔을 가진 s, m 신발의 활성패턴을 보면 맨발에서 s신발 착용자의 경우 비복근, m신발 착용자는 전경골근의 활성도가 증가하였으며, 신발을 착용한 상태에서는 s신발에서만 비복근의 활성도가 높게 나타났다.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.135-142
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• 2008

본 연구는 9명의 피험자가 2주간 하루 6시간동안 후족부 경사각을 이용한 신발인 S사(社) 신발을 착용하여 보행하였으며 신발을 처음 신었을 때와 2주간 하루 6시간 이상 착용한 후의 데이터를 통해 기존의 운동화와 S사(社) 신발간의 비교를 수행하였다. 1. 기립자세에서의 S사(社) 신발의 착용 시 근전도의 활동인 증가하고 압력분포 중심 움직임은 약 60% 정도 증가하였다. 2. 피험자의 보행 시 S사(社) 신발을 착용하였을 때 신발의 힐 부부분의 $20^{\circ}$ 경사각으로 인해 heel strike 시 발목이 약 $14^{\circ}$ 정도 발등 쪽으로 굽혀짐을 확인하였으며 무릎에서는 이를 보완하기 위해 $2^{\circ}$ 정도 굴곡 됨을 보였다. 3. 이로 인해 최대 지면반력이 보다 빠르게 나타났으나 크기는 변하지 않았다. 4. S사(社) 신발의 착용하고 보행 시 지지기에서 발목과 무릎의 부하는 21-61%의 감소하는 결과를 나타내었다. 결과적으로 S사(社) 신발 착용시 목과 무릎각의 굴곡 각을 증가시켜 보행 시 몸이 곧게 서도록 하였다. 또한 보행 시 부하를 감소시킬 수 있음을 나타냈으나 2주간의 신발 착용으로 인한 신체의 변화는 나타나지 않음을 보였다.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.315-321
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• 2016

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze effects of the toe-spring angle of bobsleigh shoes on start speed lap time to develop Korean-specific bobsled shoes suitable for winter environments and for domestic players on the basis of sports science and optimized biomechanical performance. Method: Seven Korean bobsleigh athletes participated in this study, with three pairs of sprint spikes from three companies (Type A, Type B, Type C). To analyze sprint lap time and forefoot bending angle for each shoe, participants were instructed to drag a sled 15 meters from the start line at a maximum sprint. forefoot bending angle was collected by a high speed camera, and lap time speed was measured. Results: Lap time for type B shoes was $3.52{\pm}0.17sec$, type A was $3.55{\pm}0.19sec$, and type C was $3.56{\pm}0.18sec$. Forefoot bending angles were: angle 1, $6.88{\pm}5.55^{\circ}$; angle 2, $9.23{\pm}6.38^{\circ}$; angle 3, $15.56{\pm}5.39^{\circ}$; angle 4, $9.54{\pm}3.85^{\circ}$; angle 5, $9.22{\pm}5.08^{\circ}$; angle 6, $7.66{\pm}6.44^{\circ}$; and angle 7, $4.30{\pm}6.24^{\circ}$ (p<.001). Forefoot bending in angle 3 was as follows: type A, $16.47{\pm}6.01^{\circ}$; type B, $14.30{\pm}4.96^{\circ}$; and type C, $15.90{\pm}5.17^{\circ}$. Conclusion: Hard outsoles and midsoles are better than soft type for reduced start lap time when developing a prototype Korean bobsled shoe.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.771-778
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• 2009

본 연구는 구두 굽 높이 변화에 따른 보행 시 족저압력을 비교, 분석함으로써 구체적인 데이터를 정량화하여 높은 굽을 착용함으로 인한 전족부의 압력 증가가 발에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 한다. 본 연구에 사용된 구두는 선행연구를 바탕으로 여대생이 선호하는 구두 굽 높이 3cm, 7cm를 선택하였으며 여대생 10명을 대상으로 발을 전족부와 후족부로 나누어 수직힘, 최대압력, 평균압력을 측정하였다. 그 결과 전족부에서의 평균압력은 7cm 높이 구두가 높게 나타났으며, 후족부에서는 7cm 높이 구두가 낮게 나타났다. 통계처리 결과 전족부위에서는 3cm 굽 높이와 7cm 굽 높이의 최대압력 비교에서 유의한 차이가 나타났으며(p<.05), 후족부위에서는 수직힘, 최대압력, 평균압력 모두 유의한 차이가 나타났다(p<.05). 이상과 같이 구두를 착용함으로서 전족부의 최대압력이 높아지는 것은 물론이고 후족부위의 수직힘, 최대압력, 평균압력도 높아지는 것을 알 수 있었다. 이러한 현상은 전족부위에 높은 압력분포로 구속압이 증가하여 발가락의 변형을 유발할 수 있으며 후족부위에 압력증가는 장시간 착용 시 뒤꿈치의 통증을 유발할 수 있다. 따라서 굽이 있는 구두를 착용할 때 굽 높이가 7cm일 때 보다는 3cm일 때, 굽 높이가 낮을수록 전족부의 변형 예방과 후족부의 통증을 줄일 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.