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A Study on the Development of a Calf Supporter for Improving Balance Capacity

균형능력 향상을 위한 종아리 서포터 개발에 관한 연구

  • Hwang, Sunkyu (Dept. of Smart Wearable Engineering, Soongsil University) ;
  • Park, Jinhee (Organic Materials and Fiber Engineering, Soongsil University) ;
  • Kim, Jooyong (Organic Materials and Fiber Engineering, Soongsil University)
  • 황선규 (숭실대학교 스마트웨어러블공학과) ;
  • 박진희 (숭실대학교 유기신소재파이버공학과) ;
  • 김주용 (숭실대학교 유기신소재파이버공학과)
  • Received : 2020.12.04
  • Accepted : 2021.01.08
  • Published : 2021.02.28
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate how wearing calf support and applying of electronic muscle simulation(EMS) affected the ability to balance. In this study, the one leg standing test for static balance and the Y balance test for dynamic balance were used to assess balance. At this time, the pressure of the calf support was different to produce two supporters, and a difference between wearing the support before, after, and after applying EMS was evaluated. Seven men in their 20s with healthy bodies were measured five times each with a five-minute break, taking into account muscle fatigue, and the difference between each variable was analyzed through a follow-up test using nonparametric statistical analysis. Studies have shown more difference from supporter B with a more appropriate pressure (mmgh) for increasing balance capability than from supporter A. In addition, it was confirmed that the use of EMS electrostimulation and support before measuring the balance capability resulted in a greater difference. The proper pressure (mmgh) supporters and EMS can increase the ability to balance, and these results can be expected to improve the balance ability of ordinary people in their daily lives.

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