This study aims to develop a detailed sizing system for lower body clothing for elderly obese women, using data from the 8th Korean Anthropometric Survey. The research targets 296 elderly women aged 60 to 85, selected from 805 participants in total, who meet the following criteria: Rohrer Index of 1.6 or above, Body Mass Index of 25 or higher, and Waist-Hip Ratio of 0.85 or greater. Elderly women with abdominal obesity exhibit shorter lower body proportions and greater fat accumulation in the torso, around the chest and waist. The findings show that women in their 60s have the highest level of obesity, while waist width and thickness are greatest in women in their 70s, suggesting that abdominal obesity increases with age. According to the KS standards, the main measurement categories were divided into 5cm increments for height, while waist and hip girth were categorized into 5cm and 3cm, respectively, to analyze the distribution of sections. Clothing size standards for lower garments that require a precise fit, such as skirts and formal pants, are presented in 13 sizes, corresponding to a waist girth range of 85–100cm and a hip girth range of 88–97cm. Detailed measurements are categorized into primary and reference areas. Additionally, sizes were presented differently based on whether a precise fit was necessary. For items that did not require a precise fit, ranges were indicated with letters, or ranges were indicated with measurements. Detailed sizes were categorized into primary and reference areas.

본 연구는 초등학교 저학년의 체스 교육을 통해 경험한 변화를 심층적 으로 분석하고 탐구하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 이를 위해 2024년 7월 1 일부터 7월 20일까지 Giorgi의 현상학적 방법을 적용하여 U시의 J교육 원에서 체스 교육을 받은 초등학교 저학년 8명을 대상으로 심층면담을 하였다. 심층 면담 시 녹음한 내용을 전사하여 분석하였다. 자료 분석결 과는 본질적 주제 8개와 구성요소 15개 의미단위 77개로 도출되었다. 본 질적 주제 8개는 “도전의식”, “문제해결”, “사회성”, “성취감”, “자기표 현”, “자신감”, “지구력”, “집중력”이며, 구성요소 15개는 “새로운 도전”, “재도전”, “열정”, “문제해결”, “가족관계”, “또래관계”, “관계에서의 성 취감”, “대회에서의 성취감”, “감정표현”, “자기조절”, “자기주장”, “경험 에서의 자신감”, “학습에서의 자신감”, “지구력”, “집중력”이다. 본 연구 는 체스 교육이 초등학교 저학년에게 미치는 교육적 가치를 확인하며, 장기적인 효과를 검증하기 위한 지속적인 연구와 양적 연구의 필요성을 제시한다. 이러한 연구는 체스 교육이 초등학생의 사회성, 집중력, 문제 해결능력 등을 촉진하는 중요한 도구로 자리매김하는 데 기여할 것이다.

본 논문에서는 무도상 철도판형교에 열차하중이 재하되었을 때 변위를 최소화시키는 하부 수평브레이싱의 보강 형상 및 설치 위치를 검토하였다. 우선 거더와 수평 브레이싱으로 연결된 2거더 구조계의 전체 횡좌굴모멘트에 영향을 주는 요소를 검토하였다. 다음 으로는 무도상 철도판형교의 하부를 설치 위치를 달리하여 수평브레이싱으로 보강하였다. 보강된 무도상 철도판형교에 열차하중 및 거 더의 중심과 열차하중의 재하위치간의 편심거리(e)에 따라 발생하는 축방향의 비틀림모멘트를 고려하여 구조해석을 수행하였다. 보강모 델별로 지간 중앙에서의 단면의 중심에서 발생하는 변위를 검토하여 변위를 최소화시키는 모델을 선정하였다. 본 연구를 통하여 무도상 철도판형교에 열차하중 재하시 변위를 최소화시키는 하부 수평브레이싱의 보강 형상 및 설치 위치를 제안하였다.

Background: In terms of physical performance, elastic tape (ET) is known to contribute to injury prevention and performance enhancement. Objects: This study aimed to compare and analyze the effect on lower extremity muscle activity of young adult women with and without ET during squats. Methods: In this study, six healthy, young women were recruited as participants in a university laboratory. Participants were allocated to two groups of three after measuring muscle activity in a pre-test, and the experiment was conducted for a total of two weeks (two sessions). First, 10 half squats were taped once in the first week, and 10 half squats were performed without taping in the second week. The other group did this in reverse and measured muscle activity after the squat was over. Results: As a result of this study, there was no significant difference in the quadriceps with or without ET (Z = –0.11, p > 0.05). Similarly, no significant difference was found in hamstring (Z = –0.31, p > 0.05). Conclusion: No beneficial effect was found on changes in muscle activity following ET application during squats. Further studies require randomized controlled trials that increase the number of participants and the intensity of the intervention, and measure pain, function, and performance rather than muscle properties depending on the biomechanical lifting mechanism.

본 연구는 하지 부종 및 셀룰라이트를 고민하는 여성(평균 36.2세; 23명)을 대상으로 9주간 근막 이완기법을 시행하기 전·후의 부종과 셀룰라이트의 변화를 검증하는 데 목적이 있다. 이를 위하여 선행연구를 토대로 연구 모형을 설계하고 신체 분석을 통해 실증분석을 하였다. 하지부종과 둘레 분 석은 체성분 분석기(Inbody 970, Korea)로 측정하였고, 셀룰라이트 단계는 셀미터(cell-meter., Ita liy)로 측정하여 결과를 도출하였다. 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 근막 이완기법이 여성의 체수 분과 세포외액에 긍정적인 결과(p<.05)를 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 근막 이완기법이 여성의 하지 둘레에 유의미한 영향(p<.01)을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 근막 이완기법이 여성의 셀룰 라이트에 긍정적 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구 성과는 근막 이완기법이 여성 하지 부종 과 둘레, 셀룰라이트에 유의미한 영향을 미쳤다는 성과가 있지만 근막 이완기법이 여성 하지의 신체 적 요인에 대해서만 검증한 점이 한계라 할 수 있다. 근막 이완기법의 통합된 효과를 볼 수 있도록 향후 연구에서 여성의 심리적 변화 변수들을 추가하여 심화된 연구를 진행하기를 기대한다.

Background: Forward head posture leads to resulting in posture instability and changes in spine alignment. To treat this condition, numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of joint mobilization. However, only a few studies have reported on the intervention location of joint mobilization or its effects on heart rate variability. Objectives: To investigated the effects of joint mobilization intervention at the lower cervical spine on pain, head posture, and heart rate variability (HRV) in patients with a forward head posture. Design: A randomized controlled trial. Methods: Twenty patients with forward head postures who met the study inclusion criteria were recruited. A randomization program was used to divide the subjects into experimental and control groups. Each group consisted of ten subjects. The intervention was performed for four weeks, three sessions per week, 15 min per day, and non-simultaneously throughout the 12-week study period. Results: A significant decrease in neck pain was shown in both the experimental and control groups. In contrast, significant changes in craniovertebral angle (CVA), cranial rotation angle (CRA), and HRV were found only in the experimental group. Conclusion: The mobilization of the cervical spine is an effective intervention for improving pain, head posture, and HRV.

Background: The effect of mobilization on lumbar back pain has been fully described in several clinical aspects, but evidence for muscle strength would be still less clear. Objective: To assess the effect of lumbar mobilization on lower limb strength in healthy individuals. Methods and Analysis: Healthy people aged 18-65 will be included regardless of race or sex. Original peer-reviewed primary reporting randomized controlled trials (RCTs) will be included. Electronic databases, such as MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, Pedro, CINAHL, ClinicalTrials.gov will be searched from inception until July 30. Only studies published in English will be included in this review. Two reviewers will complete the screening for eligibility independently, and the other two reviewers will also complete the risks of data extraction and bias assessment independently. Lower Limb strength will be assessed as primary outcome, and particular intervention or participant characteristics will be assessed as the secondary outcomes. Meta-analysis will be conducted using Review Manager 5.3.3, and evidence level will be assessed using the method for Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation. Outcomes will be presented as the weighted mean difference or standardized mean difference with 95% CI. If I2 ≤ 50%, P>.1, the fixed effect model will be used, otherwise, random-effects model will be used. Ethics and dissemination: This review might not be necessary ethical approval because it does not require individual patient’s data; these findings will be published in conference presentations or peer-reviewed journal articles. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42020150144.

Background: Spinal Mobilization is one of the manual therapy technique that clinicians have used to treat pain, however, there is still a lack of research on changes in strength in healthy people. Objectives: To investigate the effect of posterior-anterior lumbar mobilization on lower limb strength in healthy individuals. Design: Two-group pretest-posttest design. Methods: In this study, 23 healthy subjects aged 20 years were assigned to 12 lumbar mobilization group (LMG) and 12 sham group (SG) to perform intervention and measurement through pre- and post-design. Intervention was performed in LMG with grade III~IV on L3-5 of the lumbar spine, and lumbar mobilization was performed for each segment. After intervention, knee flexion and extension strength were measured. To measure the main effect on muscle strength, a comparative analysis was conducted using paired t-test and independent t-test. Results: In LMG, knee flexor and extensor strength were increased significantly at 60°/s (P<.05). In addition, the extensors of LMG and SG were significantly different only at 60°/s, and the flexors were significantly different between groups at both 60°/s and 180°/s (P<.05). Conclusion: In healthy individuals, lumbar mobilization results in improvement of strength of knee flexor and extensor, and additional experiments on the effect of mobilization on the lumbar spine on functional changes in the lower limbs will be needed.

In this study, the conventional cylinder-shaped lower bar on the canvas was modified and its performance was tested to improve the opening force of the stow net on anchor. The improved new lower bar used in the test is consisted of 13 flat bars with a length of 1.8 m, a width of 0.075 m and a thickness of 4 mm, and a pipe with a length of 2.0 m and a diameter of 50 mm. A stow net with the improved lower bar and a stow net with an existing lower bar were installed underwater and their trajectories for 21 hours were examined. To confirm their trajectories, GPS loggers were attached to the buoys on the left and right canvases and the buoy of the hauling rope. As a result of the test, the rotation of the gear with the improved bar was smoother than that with the existing bar. As a result of comparing the changes in the interval of the buoys attached to the canvas after the low and high tide, the buoy spacing of the gear with the improved bar is wider than that of the conventional gear; moreover, the larger the interval, the smoother the rotation of the fishing gear was. Therefore, it is considered that using the improved lower bar can enhance the performance of the stow net.

For four times, zooplankton collection were conducted seasonally in October 2015- July 2016 at five sites located in the wet lands of the lower Han River, ie., Si-am, Sung-dong, Gong-reung stream, San-nam and Jang-hang. A total of 46 species of zooplankton were collected, which comprise 25 species of rotifers, seven cladocerans, ten copepods, and one species of nematod, ostracod and decapod, respectively. No brackish and marine species were distributed except for two species of brackish water copepods. Prosperity in the species number of 15 species was observed in October at Sung-dong and Jang-hang. The maximum abundance was recorded in March at Si-am with 8,000 indiv. L-1 with the explosion of Brachionus calyciflorus. Other sites also showed high abundances in March with the abundance higher than 5,000 indiv. L-1. Except in March, the abundance levels were recorded as less than some hundred indiv. L-1 throughout the study. Species diversity varied between 0.4-1.8. The gut contents of the copepodite showed that various diatoms might be their major food items, and lots of unidentified materials were also observed. The environmental conditions of water temperature, pH and dissolved oxygen content showed to vary 10.1-28.2°C, 7.1-8.6 and 4.5-11.0 mg L-1, respectively.

최근의 초대형 컨테이너선들은 점차 거대화되고 있으며, 흘수의 증가로 인한 연안해역 및 항만 등과 같은 저수심 수역에서의 안전항해에 많은 주의가 필요하다. 이러한 저수심 해역을 항행하는 초대형 컨테이너선은 정수중 뿐만 아니라 파랑중에서의 선박 운동 특 성을 파악하여야 할 필요가 있다. 저수심 해역에서는 특히 선박의 상하운동에 의한 스쿼트 현상이 안전 항해의 중요한 평가 요소가 될 수 있으며, 수평방향으로 작용하는 파표류력은 선박의 조종성능에 미치는 영향이 매우 크다고 할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 저수심 해역을 항 행하는 초대형 컨테이너선을 대상으로 선박에 수직방향으로 작용하는 파랑강제력과 수평방향으로 작용하는 파표류력에 대하여 전산유체 역학에 의한 수치시뮬레이션을 실시하였다. 그 결과 천수역에서 정수중 전저항 값이 큰 폭으로 증가하고 있는 것을 알 수 있었다. 파랑중 단파장 영역보다는 장파장 영역이 될수록 수심과 관계없이 파표류력은 작아지고 있는 모습을 보여주고 있다. 또한 파랑강제력은 천수역 에서 다른 수심의 유체력 값에 비해 상당히 크게 작용하고 있는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 그리고 선체중앙 부분의 파고는 낮아지고 선미쪽 파고는 더욱 높아지는 현상을 파악할 수 있었다.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of lumbar stabilization and sling exercise on visual analogue scale (VAS), Korean Oswestry Disability Index (KODI), and stability index (ST) in patients with chronic lower back pain (CLBP). This study included participants with a VAS scale of 6 or higher and a KOD of 20-40%. They were randomly divided into a mat group (n=15) to perform lumbar stabilization exercises and a sling group (n=15) to perform sling exercises, and then they underwent a four-week experiment. The experimental results of this study were as follows: the VAS and KODI showed a statistically significant difference (P<.05) and a larger effect size within each group after the intervention, it exhibited no statistically significant difference between the two groups (P>.05). There were significant differences in ST before and after intervention in each group (P<.05), however there was no significant difference between the groups. The present study suggest that the effects of lumbar stabilization exercise and sling exercise are similar.

Development of a dental three-dimensional laser scanning system and measure the accuracy of new adjustable upper and lower dental impression tray was performed. The master model and the duplicated casts were digitized using an dental scanning system. The distance between the reference points were measured and analyzed on the graphic image of 3D graphic software of CATIA. The statistical significance of the differences between the groups was determined by a two-way ANOVA. There were no significant differences between the accuracies of the adjustable stock tray and the master model except only anterior arch width on the upper and lower arch. The adjustable upper and lower stock tray showed clinically acceptable accuracies of the study cast produced by them.

Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) recovers the alignment of the knee joint, but fails to automatically restore the alignment and function of the hip and ankle joints. It may affect the alignment and stability of the knee joint, therefore therapeutic intervention in hip and ankle joint is necessary for the rehabilitation process after TKA. Objects: The aim of this study was to comparison of the effects of the two exercise methods on the coronal plane alignment after TKA. This study conducted an experiment by dividing subjects into a lower extremity isometric co-contraction group (LEIC) and a quadriceps isolated isometric contraction (QIIC) group. Methods: A total of 37 subjects were randomly assigned to the LEIC (n1=19) or the QIIC (n2=18). Exercise was applied to five times per week for three weeks, starting on the eighth day after surgery. Range of motion exercises were performed as a common intervention and then each group performed quadriceps isometric contraction exercises with 10 sets of 5 repetitions. Radiological imaging was performed prior to surgery, one month and six months after surgery. In addition, the hip-knee-ankle angle (HKA) and tibiotalar angle (TTA) were measured. Results: The HKA was close to neutral in the LEIC rather than the QIIC (p<.05). The LEIC showed varus and the QIIC exhibited valgus TTA (p<.05). In a comparison of HKA and TTA over time, there was no significant change in either group (p>.05). According to the comparison of the TTA before surgery, the LEIC showed significant changes in the varus direction (p<.05), while there was no significant change in the QIIC (p>.05). Conclusion: The LEIC method triggered changes in the TTA and brought the HKA close to the neutral. Thus, LEIC is more effective than QIIC in creating stability in the coronal plane alignment of the knee and ankle joints after TKA.

This study aimed to determine the effect of lower trapezius muscle strengthening exercises on pain, neck disability index (NDI), cervical range of motion (ROM), and lower trapezius muscle strength in patients with unilateral neck pain. Following baseline measurements, the subjects (N=40) with unilateral neck pain were randomized into one of two 5 weeks exercise intervention groups: a experimental group (EG, n1=20) that received strength training of the lower trapezius muscles or a control group (CG, n2=20) that received routine physical therapy program. Each group participated in the intervention for 30 minutes, 3 times a week, for 5 weeks. All participants performed 2 repetitions of each intervention per day. The numeric pain rating scale for pain, NDI, ROM, and lower trapezius strength were recorded both pre- and post-intervention for both groups. Paired t-tests were used to determine significant changes post-intervention compared with pre-intervention and independent t-tests were used to analyze differences in the dependent variables between the 2 groups. After the 5-weeks intervention, both groups experienced significantly decreased pain and disability level (p<.05) and significantly increased cervical flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation ROM (p<.05). The EG that received strength training of the lower trapezius muscles showed greater improvements in pain and functional disability level, cervical rotation, and lower trapezius strength than the CG (p<.05). These results suggest that a lower trapezius strengthening exercises reduce neck pain and neck disability level and enhance cervical ROM and lower trapezius strength level in patients with unilateral neck pain.

The lower trapezius muscle is an important stabilizer and primary mover of the scapula. The potential use of ultrasound imaging to evaluate scapular muscle function warrants investigation. The purpose of this study is to use ultrasound imaging for determining the effectiveness of 4 different isometric exercises for maximally activating the lower trapezius muscles in healthy subjects. Twenty-eight (14 men and 14 women) volunteers were recruited for this study. Thickness measurements of the lower trapezius muscles were recorded during 4 exercises: latissimus pulldown (LP), prone V-raise (PV), prone row (PR), and modified prone cobra (MP). Lower trapezius muscle thickness was measured 3 times by 2 investigators at a point 3 cm lateral to the lateral edge of the T8 spinous process. The order of 4 exercise execution was randomized for each participant. To identify statistical significance, one-way ANOVA with repeated measures was used with the significance level of .05. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for intra-reliability was .86~.98 and inter-rater reliability .83~.96 for the lower trapezius, respectively (p<.01). Thickness changes in the lower trapezius muscles between the relaxed and contracted states in men were as follows: LP (, 182%), MP (, 167%), PV (, 149%), and PR (, 133%). In women the values were as follows: LP (, 163%), MP (, 131%), PV (, 129%), and PR ( mm, 100%). Thickness of the lower trapezius muscles significantly differed between exercises in both the gender (p<.01). The LP was the most effective exercise for increasing the activation of the lower trapezius muscle in both the gender. We recommend performing the LP exercise for strengthening the lower trapezius muscles.

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목적 : 본 연구는 만성 요통 클라이언트의 건강관리 방법으로서 가상현실공간훈련이 신체적 측면에서 균형 능력, 심리적 측면에서 신체적 자기효능감과 생활만족도, 그리고 통증에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 연구자는 균형 능력에 미치는 영향을 회기별로 알아보기 위하여 개별실험 연구방법을 사용하였고, 균형능력, 신체적 자기효능감, 생활만족도, 통증의 훈련 전과 후에 변화를 비교하기 위하여 사전 사후 집단실험 연구방법을 사용하였다. 연구에 참여한 대상자는 총 8명이었고, 연구대상자는 매회기 Nintendo Wii Sports 프로그램에서 세 개의 활동을 스스로 선택하여 운동하였으며, 1회기 총 운동 시간은 45분이었고, 1주일에 3회 수행하였다. 평가자는 기초선에서 클라이언트의 균형 능력과 통증을 측정하였고, 치료선에서 매회기 통증을 훈련 전에, 균형 능력을 훈련 종료 후에 측정하였다. 또한 평가자는 신체적 자기효능감과 생활만족도를 기초선 시작 전과 치료선 종료 후에 측정하였다. 결과 : 만성 요통 클라이언트의 균형 능력은 연구 대상자 두 명의 오른발 서기를 제외하고 치료선에서 기초선에 비하여 유지되거나 향상되었다. 훈련 전후 비교 시 신체적 자기효능감과 생활만족도는 통계학적으로 유의하게 증가하였으나, 통증지수의 유의한 감소는 없었다. 결론 : 본 연구는 Nintendo Wii Sports가 만성 요통 클라이언트의 균형 능력, 신체적 자기효능감, 생활만족도를 유지 혹은 개선시키기 위한 새로운 건강관리 방법으로서 사용될 수 있는 가능성을 제시하였다.