• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.215-223
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• 2011

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of leg muscle activation by applying proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) arm patterns to unilateral upper extremities under the condition of both open and closed kinetic chains in a seated position. Methods: Twenty-two healthy subjects participated in this study. Four PNF patterns were applied to each subject's unilateral upper extremity. EMG data were collected from the vastus medialis, biceps femoris, tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius. The measured EMG data were digitized and processed to root mean square (RMS) and expressed as percentage maximal voluntary isometric contraction (%MVIC). The data were analyzed using two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with repeated measures to determine the statistical significance. Results: The results of this study were summarized as follows: Firstly, in comparison to muscle activation of the biceps femoris, there was a significant increase in the D2 flexion pattern when it was compared with D2 extension pattern and when it was compared with D1 flexion pattern (p<.05). Secondly, there was a significant increase in the muscle activation of the vastus medialis and tibialis anterior with a closed kinetic chain rather than an open kinetic chain (p<.05). Conclusion: In conclusion, in order to increase muscle activation of the biceps femoris, the D2 flexion pattern can be applied, regardless of kinetic chain. In addition, in order to increase muscle activation of the vastus medialis and tibialis anterior, four arm patterns can be applied with a closed kinetic chain.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.276-281
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• 2012

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to compare the kinematic motion of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint during an electrical stimulation of abductor hallucis (AbdH) muscle, between the normal group and the hallux valgus (HV) group. Methods: A total of twenty subjects (normal group=10 and HV group=10) participated in this study. The kinematic motions of first MTP joint was measured by using 3-dimensional motion analysis during an electrical stimulation in the sitting position. The intensity of an electrical stimulation was set to be tolerated in each subject, and the data of kinematic motions were collected in three trials of 5 seconds. An independent t-test was used to compare the angle of flexion and abduction of the first MTP joint and proximal phalanx in frontal plane, between the normal and HV groups. Results: Participants showed that the angle of flexion was significantly greater in the HV group ($13.12{\pm}10.61^{\circ}$), compared to that of the normal group ($10.17{\pm}2.31^{\circ}$); and the angle of abduction was significantly smaller in the HV group ($10.61{\pm}4.99^{\circ}$) than that of the normal group. Also, the angle of the proximal phalanx in frontal plane was significantly smaller, compared to the normal group ($53.42{\pm}10.70^{\circ}$) (p<0.05). Conclusion: These findings suggest that dysfunction of AbdH muscle is apparent in HV deformity and provide insight into potential risk factors for the development of HV deformity.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.173-180
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• 2020

Purpose : The aim of this study was to assess the intra- and inter-rater reliability and validity of measurements of head, neck, and pelvis posture using a mobile application in subjects with forward head posture. Methods : Forty-eight volunteers (22 men, 26 women) participated in this study. Two raters independently examined whole body picture images in a lateral standing posture with arms crossed using a CA-Smart Posture Reminder (CA-SPR), and a rater took and calculated posture images twice to assess reliability. We measured five parameters: craniovertebral angle 1 (CVA1), anterior shoulder translation (AST), pelvic tilt (PT), knee angle (KA), and ankle angle (AA) in the subject's sagittal plane using CA-SPR. We examined whole spine X-ray images in the same position to assess validity. We measured four variables in the subjects: CVA2, translation distance (AHT), anterior pelvic plane (APP), and sacral slope (SS). The intra- and inter-rater reliability were calculated using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Convergent validity was calculated using Pearson's correlation coefficient. Results : The intra-rater reliability (ICC=.889 -.989) and inter-rater reliability (ICC=.800 -.980) were excellent for all variables measured using CA-SPR. The variables measured using CA-SPR and X-ray were significantly positively correlated (r=.623, p<.01). However, the correlation of the variables in the pelvis was not statistically significant. Conclusion : This study shows that a mobile application (CA-SPR) is a useful tool for measuring head and neck posture in subjects with forward head posture. However, further study is needed to measure pelvic variables when using a mobile application.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.23-28
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• 2016

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of transverse abdominal muscle contraction on pulmonary function in supine position. Methods : 10 female and 10 male college students were recruited this study. Pulmonary Function test was measured with QUARK SPIRO. To check the changes in lung function with transverse abdominal muscle contraction, we tested pulmonary function in the supine, with and without transverse abdominal muscle contraction. While the transverse abdominis was activating, we investigate in the change of forced expiration. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS Statistics VER.12.0 for window version p-values less than 0.05 were used to identify significant differences. Statistical analysis was used Paired t-test to know difference between activated and non-activated TrA of forced expiration. Results : The subject with transverse abdominal muscle contraction showed significant increments in variable of FVC, FEV1, PEF compared to the pre-intervention results (p<0.01). Conclusion : These results indicate that spontaneous contraction of the TrA helps pulmonary function. And the selective contraction of the transverse abdominis at the end of forced inspiration makes increases in the lung capacity.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.91-99
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• 2011

Objectives : The purpose of our investigation is to determine degrees of concordance rate among interpreters. Furthermore, we have examined how much concordance rate to come out when beginners have been compared with the pulse analyzer. Methods : Thirty-nine volunteers were enrolled for this study. These subjects took a 5-minute rest in a sitting position as instructed by the protocol. As they were not allowed to move or speak, radial artery pulse conditions were measured on the lower arm of each subject by means of the pulse analyzer under investigation. Two Korean medical doctors, who did not know the status of default pulse conditions, were also instructed to intuitively choose the most corresponding one in comparison with 13 default pulse conditions. Subsequently, we investigated results between interpreters as well as results between interpreter and pulse analyzer. Results : The total concordance rate, with similar concordance rates being included, between interpreters, between interpreter A and pulse analyzer, and between interpreter B and pulse analyzer was 56.4%, 79.5%, and 71.8% respectively. In faint fine weak pulse(微細弱脈) case, interpreter A and B selected 6 and 7 cases respectively, matched the concordance rate 5, and corresponded separately with the pulse analyzer interpreting 8 cases. Conclusions : In case of skipping pulse 2(促2脈), short pulse(短脈), faint fine weak pulse(微細弱脈), the concordance between interpreters also matches with results drawn from the pulse analyzer. The concordance rate goes higher in proportion with such smaller pulse conditions as faint fine weak pulse(微細弱脈) and short pulse(短脈).

• 융합신호처리학회논문지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.297-306
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• 2007

모델 기준 제어(MRC)는 플랜트가 주어진 기준 모델의 거동을 추종하도록 플랜트를 제어하는 제어 기법이다. 기준 모델은 플랜트가 추종할 이상적인 궤적을 제공한다. 지금까지 많은 종류의 MRC가 제안되었지만, 본 논문에서는 모델 기준 슬라이딩 모드 제어(MRSMC)에 대해 제어 대상 플랜트가 불확실성을 갖는 단일 입출력 2차 시변 선형 시스템인 경우에 대해 연구를 수행하였다. 본 논문에서 MRSMC를 위한 기준 모델의 설계 방법이 제안하였다. 제안된 방법은 제한된 제어 입력, 기준 입력, 시스템 파라미터에 대한 정보를 사용하여 기준 모델을 선정한다. 이러한 선정 결과는 고정된 기준 모델의 선정, 계단 입력 인가시의 가변 기준 모델 갱신, 매 샘플링 시간마다 순간 기준 모델의 갱신 등으로 이용할 수 있다. 모터의 위치 제어 시스템에 대한 시뮬레이션 결과는 제안된 방법의 효용성을 보여준다.

• 한국산업정보학회논문지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.33-42
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• 2003

본 논문은 한국어정보처리 과정에서 규칙과 확률을 이용하여 구문 관계를 의미역으로 사상시키는 방법을 제시하고 있다. 의미역의 결정은 의미 분석의 핵심 작업 중 하나이며 자연어처리에서 해결해야 하는 매우 중요한 문제중 하나이다. 일반적인 언어학 지식과 경험만 가지고 의미역 결정 규칙을 기술하는 것은 작업자의 주관에 따라 결과가 많이 달라질 수 있으며, 또 모든 경우를 다룰 수 있는 규칙의 구축은 불가능하다. 하지만 본 논문에서 제시하는 혼합 방법은 대량의 원시 말뭉치를 분석하여 실제 언어의 다양한 사용례를 반영하며, 또 수십 명의 한국어학자들이 심도 있게 구축하고 있는 세종전자사전의 격틀 정보도 함께 고려하기 때문에 보다 객관적이고 효율적인 방법이라 할 수 있다. 의미역을 보다 정확하게 결정하기 위해 구문관계, 의미부류, 형태소 정보, 이중주어의 위치정보 등의 자질 정보를 사용하였으며, 특히 의미부류의 사용으로 인해 적용률이 향상되는 효과를 가져올 수 있었다.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.289-302
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• 2009

Objectives : This study was performed in order to investigate the relation of body composition analysis and radiological parameter(lumbosacral angle, lumbar lordortic angle, lumbar gravity line). Methods : This study was carried out with the data from comprehensive medical testing. 75 subject aged 20-59 performed the segmental bioelectrical impedance analysis, questionnaire. And lumbosacral angle, lumbar lordortic angle and lumbar gravity line were measured in the standing position x-ray. Then we analyzed the data. Results : Low back pain(LBP) prevalence in high obesity index(Body Mass Index(BMI), Percentage of Body Fat(PBF), Waist Hip Ratio(WHR)) group was higher than LBP prevalence in normal obesity index group(p<0.01). In LBP group, lumbosacral angle, lumbar lordortic angle were significantly lager than Non-LBP group(p<0.001). And 75% of LBP group indicated abnormal lumbar gravity line ratio(0.67 < Normal lumbar gravity line ratio <1.00). When it comes to analyze relation between obesity index and radiological parameter, no-significant change was seen. Conclusions : This study carried as following research after the study on relation of obesity, LBP and trunk muscle strength. Results from this investigation showed positive correlation between obesity and LBP prevalence. But obesity index didn't indicate significant correlation with structural changes of lumbar vertebrae. When considering prior research, trunk muscle strength changes were more related to LBP prevelence in obese people. This results are expected to explain causes of LBP in obese group.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제37권7C호
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• pp.544-553
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• 2012

자동차 측위 기술은 충돌 경고, 적응형 주행 제어 등의 다양한 지능형 자동차 서비스들을 제공하는데 있어 필수적인 기술이다. 본 논문에서는 자동차에 장착된 레이더 등의 센서로부터 수신하는 주변 자동차들의 상대적 위치 정보와 자동차 간 통신을 통해 수신하는 주변 자동차들의 GPS 측위값을 융합하여 자기 자동차의 측위 정확도를 향상하는 융합 측위 알고리듬을 제시한다. 제안하는 알고리듬은 탐욕적 측위 데이터 매핑 알고리듬과 융합 측위보정 알고리듬으로 구성된다. 전자는 거리를 기반으로 GPS 측위값과 센싱 측위값을 대응시키고, 후자는 대수 법칙에 기반하여 자기 자동차의 GPS 측위값을 보정한다. 시뮬레이션을 통해 융합 측위 알고리듬의 RMS 측위 정확도가 기존의 GPS 기반 RMS 측위 정확도에 비해 종방향으로 30 % 이상, 횡방향으로 60 % 이상 향상할 수 있음을 보였다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.65-78
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• 1996

This study wan described the movement patterns when rising from supine to erect stance in the third through eighth decades. Two hundred fifty six subjects, ranging in age from 30 year to 89 were filmed while rising from a supine position. Movement patterns were classified using categorical descriptions of the action of the upper and lower extremity, head-trunk region. This study was designed to determine whether within the rising task the movement patterns of different regions of the body vary with age level and sex, to describe time by subjects to perform this task. The incidence of each movement pattern was calculated and graphed wi th respect to age level and sex. Erect standing time was increased by age increasing in beth sex group. The most common form of rising for subject in the third through fifth decades both sex usually involved symmeytrical push with upper extremity, symmetrical squat pattern with lower extremity, partial rotation pattern wi th head-trunk and symmetrical push to push and reach pattern with upper extremity, symmetri cal squat pattern with lower extremity. partial rotation with head-trunk. In the sixth through eighth decades usually involved symmetrical push to push and reach pattern with upper extremity, symmetrical squat pattern with lower extremity, partial rotation pattern with head-trunk in both sex group.