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The Effect of Balance Training With Upper Extremity Exercise on the Improvement of Balance Performance After Stroke

  • Song, Ju-Min;Kim, Soo-Min;Kim, Jin-Sang
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.75-83
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    • 2007
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of balance training with upper extremity exercise on the improvement of balance performance in people who have had a stroke. Eighteen candidates who have all experienced a stroke, were living in Dong-Gu, Ulsan and were participating in a community based rehabilitation program, have been included in this study. The program was conducted three times weekly, 1 hour per session, for 7 consecutive weeks. Subjects were tested with 7 m and 100 m Timed Gait Test (sec), Timed Get Up and Go Test (sec), Functional Reach Test (cm) and 5 items of Berg's Balance Test at pre-training and post-training. Total balance index and balance ratios were measured by K.A.T. 3000. The balance training program performed by sitting on a chair and gymnastic ball and standing on stable and unstable surfaces during upper extremity exercises such as Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) upper extremity pattern, picking a ball up from floor, throwing and catching it. After seven weekends of balance training, subjects showed a significant difference in balance test results. The exceptions were three items of Berg's Balance Test (p<.05). Balance index score and affected and unaffected side balance ratio had a larger improvement than pre-training (p<.05). The result of this study showed that intervention of this balance training program could improve the balance performance in people who have had a stroke.

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Work life balance practices and the link to innovation and productivity: A comprehensive literature review

  • Hatcher, Ryan;Hwang, Yo-Sung
    • The Journal of Economics, Marketing and Management
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.26-38
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    • 2019
  • Purpose - This paper is to review recent literature, by conducting a thorough investigation of the limitations and implications for future research on work-life balance with the focus and linkages between work-life balance practices, machine learning and emotional intelligence, work-life conflict, the correlations between work-life enrichment and work-life balance practices, the relationships between employee job satisfaction and work-life balance, the links between work-life balance and the managerial support. Research design, data, and methodology - The paper will further detail linkages between work-life balance and organizational performance outcomes productivity and innovation. Previous literatures have paid attentions to the link of HR practices and organizational outcomes such as productivity, flexibility, and financial performance, but the understanding needs to be extended to involve innovation performance. Dealing with employees' emotions using different machine learning techniques is one of the phenomenal researches in today's world. Here, we examine how far the employees are conscious of their own self and found the ideas and views of an individual about themselves and others. Without proper knowledge about their personality it will be very difficult for an individual to manage their own emotions. This study also aims at finding out the individual abilities to manage their emotions in order to perform well. Conclusions - A theoretical conceptual framework has been built by integrating the existing literature to explain a number of factors which are closely associated with work-life balance. The conceptual model illustrates how the work-life balance interplays with performance and interrelates with the aforementioned factors.

Balance Performance of 4-7 Year Olds (4세에서 7세까지 아동의 균형 수행력 비고)

  • Bae Sung-Soo;Lee han-suk
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.21-28
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    • 1999
  • The purpose of this study were to describe the performance 67 kindergartener who aged from 4 to 7 years on the Pediatric Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction for Balance(P-CTSIB) and to determine difference with foot position and age. All Subjects were performance with different foot position that were feet-together, heel-toes. the starting position was that subject placed their hands on the hips, The results of this study were as follows 1. There were significiant difference in all instances by age whoa subjects were foot together(p<0.05). 2. There were singificiant difference in all instances by age excepts condition V awhen subjects were heel toes(p<0.05). 3. Duration of balance performance, of 4-year-olds were shortest and duration of balance performance of 7-year-olds were longest.

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The Influence of Foot Position on Standing Balance on an Unstable Base of Support

  • Lee, Jun Cheol
    • International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.84-94
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    • 2018
  • The purpose of this study was to compare the balance ability at different foot positions using K A T 2000 (Berg, Inc, vista, CA.1994). Thirty (male 15, female 15) normal subjects participated in this study. All subjects were tested at a one leg position or a two leg position that were toe-in $25^{\circ}$, toe-out $25^{\circ}$, and $45^{\circ}$. The starting position was where the subject crossed their arms across the chest and flexed knees slightily. The results of each test were displayed on a screen in a score format, which indicated balance index. These collected data were analyzed by using one way ANOVA, and t-test. The results of this study were as follows: When changing the angle of the foot in the one-foot and two-foot standing positions, there was no statistically significant difference, but the balance performance with the foot rotated by $25^{\circ}$ was better than that with the foot rotated by $45^{\circ}$. When changing the direction of the foot in the one-foot and two-foot standing positions, there was no statistically significant difference, but the balance performance with the foot rotated laterally was better - except for the case when the foot was medially rotated by $25^{\circ}$ in the right-foot static standing position. When the feet were medially rotated by $25^{\circ}$ in the two-foot static standing position, and were medially rotated by $25^{\circ}$ and $45^{\circ}$ in the one-foot static standing position, the balance performance of females was better than that of males. In this study, it was found that the balance performance of the subjects changed when the position of the foot was shifted on an unstable base of support. However, there was little correlation between balance performance and the height, weight and foot length of the subjects. It is necessary to conduct a follow-up study targeting various age groups and those with various diseases using an unstable platform or applying different physical or visual conditions, such as the length of the legs. Physical therapists need to consider the position of the foot in clinical settings for a better balance training or assessment.

The Effects of Balance Performance to Forward Bending Posture and Sudden Load in Subjects with Low Back Pain (요통을 가진 대상자에 있어 전방으로 굴곡된 자세 및 갑작스런 부하가 균형 수행력에 미치는 영향)

  • Chae, Yon-Won;Lee, Hae-Jung;Park, Ji-Won
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.17 no.3
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    • pp.413-420
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    • 2005
  • The purpose of this study was to determine differences of balance performance to upright standing, forward bending posture, and sudden load during forward bending posture in subjects with and without a history of low back pain. A study was conducted on 8 subjects with low back pain and 13 healthy subjects. Dynamic Balance System was used to measure the postural sway index, left-right sway index, and anterior-posterior sway index on balance performance. There were no differences between subject groups on balance performance during upright standing. Balance performance was increased in forward bending posture and decreased in sudden load during forward bending posture in subjects with low back pain. These results suggest that subjects with low back pain demonstrated increased activity and decreased reaction times of trunk muscles.

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The Effect of Therapeutic Exercise Program on Static·Dynamic Balance Performance in Hemiplegic Patients (치료적 운동프로그램이 편마비 환자의 정적·동적 균형 수행력에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Hee-Gwon
    • PNF and Movement
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    • v.9 no.4
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    • pp.13-21
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    • 2011
  • Purpose : The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of closed kinematic chain exercise and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercise on the static dynamic balance performance of hemiplegic patients in order to suggest them therapeutic intervention methods. Methods : The subjects of this study were 18 hemiplegic patients grouped into 2 subgroups according to the exercise program. one group of closed kinematic chain exercise carried out sit to stand, Hooklying with pelvic lift(bridging) and stair-up & down by a hemiplegic leg. The other group of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercise carried out leg flexion-extension pattern in supine position, leg flexion pattern in standing and stabilizing reversal exercise in stating position. Each exercise was carried out over 3 sets of 10reps. Results : The results of this study were summarized as follows: 1. For both groups, there were statistically significant changes in the static balance (FICSIT-4) performance after exercise program (p<.05). 2. For both groups, there were statistically significant changes in the dynamic balance (FSST, TUG, FRT) performance after exercise program (p<.05). 3. In the comparison between both groups, there was no statistically significant difference in the static dynamic balance performance (FICSIT-4, FSST, TUGT, ER) after exercise program. Conclusion : As the results of the study shows closed kinematic chain exercise and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercise affect the improvement of hemiplegic patients'' static dynamic balance performance, it is supposed that these exercises could be therapeutic exercise program in clinical situations.

DC-Link Voltage Balance Control in Three-phase Four-wire Active Power Filters

  • Wang, Yu;Guan, Yuanpeng;Xie, Yunxiang;Liu, Xiang
    • Journal of Power Electronics
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    • v.16 no.5
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    • pp.1928-1938
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    • 2016
  • The three-phase four-wire shunt active power filter (APF) is an effective method to solve the harmonic problem in three-phase four-wire power systems. In addition, it has two possible topologies, a four-leg inverter and a three-leg inverter with a split-capacitor. There are some studies investigating DC-link voltage control in three-phase four-wire APFs. However, when compared to the four-leg inverter topology, maintaining the balance between the DC-link upper and lower capacitor voltages becomes a unique problem in the three-leg inverter with a split-capacitor topology, and previous studies seldom pay attention to this fact. In this paper, the influence of the balance between the two DC-link voltages on the compensation performance, and the influence of the voltage balance controller on the compensation performance, are analyzed. To achieve the balance between the two DC-link capacitor voltages, and to avoid the adverse effect the voltage balance controller has on the APF compensation performance, a new DC-link voltage balance control strategy for the three-phase four-wire split-capacitor APF is proposed. Representative simulation and experimental results are presented to verify the analysis and the proposed DC-link voltage balance control strategy.

Evaluation of Balance in Diabetes Patients With Peripheral Neuropathy (당뇨병성 신경병증 환자의 균형기능 평가)

  • Weon, Jong-Hyuck;Lee, Young-Hee;Yi, Chung-Hwi;Cho, Sang-Hyun
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.5 no.3
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    • pp.11-20
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    • 1998
  • The purposes of this study were to determine the effect of different degrees of severity of diabetic neuropathy on balance function, and to evaluate dynamic balance and functional performance in diabetes patients. Twenty-four subjects with diabetes mellitus were divided into three groups according to results of sensory nerve conduction study. All subjects were evaluated for dynamic balance which was measured using computerized dynamic posturography, and functional performance which was measured using the Berg balance scale. One-way analysis of variance was used to determine whether there were any statistically differences of dynamic balance function and functional performance among the three groups. The Spearrnan's rank correlation was used to determine statistical significance between dynamic balance and age. The results were as follows: 1. Dynamic balance measured using computerized dynamic posturography was significantly lower in the no response group than in the normal amplitude group (p<0.05). 2. Functional performance tested by the Berg balance scale was not statistically different among the three groups (p>0.05). 3. an inverse relationship was found between dynamic balance measured using computerized dynamic posturography and age (r=-0.68, p<0.05). These results suggest that patients with severe diabetic neuropathy have loss of dynamic balance function. Therefore, patients with severe diabetic neuropathy need to have their balance evaluated and receive appropriate education.

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The Effect of Mat Activities in PNF on Improvement of Balance Performance in Stroke Patients (PNF 매트 운동이 뇌졸중 환자의 균형수행력 향상에 미치는 효과)

  • Song, Ju-Min;Kim, Soo-Min
    • PNF and Movement
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.11-19
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    • 2007
  • Purpose : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of mat activities in PNF on improvement of balance performance in stroke patients. Methods : Included 12 persons with stroke who were living in the community. They participated in exercise class for 60minutes duration three times a week for 6 weeks. Mat activities in PNF program was modified PNF patterns and techniques on various posture. Balance indexes were measured at pre-treatment, post-treatment and follow-up by K.A.T.3000. Results : Balance index scores had larger improvements after 6 weekends of treatment(p<.05) than pre-treatment, also follow-up test(p<.05). Conclusion : The result of this study showed that PNF mat activities intervention can improve balance performance in disabled persons after stroke.

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A Study on Generating Process of Regional Balance Point Temperature for Heating Degree-days in Korea (국내 난방도일의 지역별 균형점온도 산정 과정에 관한 연구)

  • Park, So Min;Song, Doo Sam
    • Korean Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
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    • v.29 no.9
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    • pp.482-495
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    • 2017
  • Degree-days are practically used as a tool to estimate energy consumption for heating and cooling. Degree-days are calculated by summing differences of balance point temperature and outside temperature for the analyzed period. Determining balance point temperature is a key point in calculating accurate degree-days. However, ASHRAE standards are used for balance point temperature in Korea because balance point temperature considering climate conditions and building thermal performance is not proposed in Korea. This study proposes the process to generate balance point temperature for heating degree-days considering Korean climate and building conditions. Also, a new balance point temperature for three regions in Korea will be suggested in this study. Balance point temperature of Seoul is approximately $15.0^{\circ}C$, lower than the current standard of $18.3^{\circ}C$. Balance point temperature of Seoul considering climate conditions and building performance can be different from the ASHRAE suggested value ($18.3^{\circ}C$). Results revealed the current standard for balance point temperature should be changed considering climate and building conditions in Korea.