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KMID : 1137820100310060487
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의공학회지
2010 Volume.31 No. 6 p.487 ~ p.493
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Analysis of Motion and Pressure for Circular Friction Massage
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Kim Young-Ho
Ryu Je-Sung
Son Jong-Sang
Hwang S.H.
Son Ryang-Hee
Cha In-Hyuk
Song Jae-Hoon
Song Sung-Jae
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Abstract
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In this study, the circular friction massage technique was performed on the trapezius, the levator scapulae, and the deltoid muscles to collect the information on massage pressures and positions, and thus to utilize it in professional massage system design. Massage motion was measured with the 3-D motion capture system and finger pressures were simultaneously obtained with grip sensors. Massage motions, pressure patterns, and pressure times were different on each muscle, and the motion trajectory was similar to the ellipsoidal shape. The trapezius had higher pressure, longer massage time, and larger impulse than other muscles. These results could be useful to design a massage system based on biomechanical analysis. In order to improve massage effect, it is also strongly recommended that the tip of the system be similar with that of a human thumb in shape and material.
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KEYWORD
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Circular Friction Massage, Pressure, Hand Motion Analysis
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