Publications
Analysis of mechanical properties of cervical muscles in patients with cervicogenic headache
Authors: Seung Kyu Park, Dae Jung Yang, Je Ho Kim, Jae Won Heo, Yo Han Uhm and Jong Hyuk Yoon
Affiliations: Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Physical Therapy, Sehan University, Republic of Korea
Journal: Journal of Physical Therapy Science (2017 Feb; 29(2): 332–335) (DOI: 10.1589/jpts.29.332)
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Field & Applications:
- Medical
Purpose
This study aimed to compare and analyze the mechanical properties of the upper cervical muscles in patients with cervicogenic headache to identify efficient methods of treatment and diagnosis.
Subjects and Methods
A total of 40 subjects including 20 healthy individuals and 20 patients with cervicogenic headache were selected. A MyotonPRO device was used to measure the tone (Hz), stiffness (N/m), and elasticity (log decrement) of the suboccipital muscles and upper trapezius of the subjects.
Results
There was no significant difference between the 2 groups in the elasticity of the suboccipital muscles and upper trapezius. However, there was a statistically significant difference in tone and stiffness.
This study showed that the tone and stiffness of the suboccipital muscles and upper trapezius in patients with cervicogenic headache had increased compared to healthy subjects.