Publications

Regional variations and sex-related differences of stiffness in human tracheal ligaments

Kaori Fukushige 1, Tomohito Okubo 1, 2, Xiyao Shan 1, Takao Takeuchi 1, Noriyuki Misaki 2, Munekazu Naito 1

1. Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Aichi Medical University, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute, Aichi480-1195, Japan
2. Department of General Thoracic, Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Kagawa University Hospital, 1750-1 Ikenobe, Miki-cho, Kita-gun, Kagawa 761-0793, Japan

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy - April 2024, Volume 46, Pages 877-883 (DOI: 10.1007/s00276-024-03361-6)

Physical manifestations of stress in women. Correlations between temporomandibular and pelvic floor disorders

Isabel Minguez-Esteban 1, 2, 3, Monica De-la-Cueva-Reguera 1, Carlos Romero-Morales 1, Beatriz Martinez-Pascual 1, Jose A. Navia 1, 4, Maria Bravo-Aguilar 1, Vanesa Abuin-Porras 1

1. Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odon, Madrid, Spain
2. Musculoskeletal Pain and Motor Control Research Group, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
3. OnelifeCentre, Multidisciplinary Centre for the Prevention and Treatment of Pain, Alcorcon, Spain
4. Facultad de Educacion, Universidad de Alcala , Alcala de Henares, Espana

PLOS ONE - April 2024, Volume 19, Issue 4, Article no. e0296652 (DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296652)

Myotonometry in machinery operators and its relationship with postural ergonomic risk

Gabriela P. Urrejola-Contreras 1, Jose Miguel Martinez 2, 3, Monica Rodriguez-Bago 4, Elena Ronda 3, 5

1. Escuela de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Vina del Mar, Vina del Mar 2520000, Chile
2. School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1C9, Canada
3. Public Health Research Group, University of Alicante, San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante 03690, Spain
4. Physiotherapy Service, Department of Health Care, Medical and Health Care Services Division, MC Mutual Barcelona 08037, Spain
5. CIBERESP, Madrid 28029, Spain

Annals of Work Exposures and Health - July 2024, Volume 68, Issue 6, Pages 605-616 (DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxae028)

Does Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Applied to the Achilles Tendon Influence Ankle Functionality?

Younglan Joo 1, Wonjae Choi 2, Jihye Jung 3, Hyunjoong Kim 4, Sungeon Park 5, Sangbong Lee 5, Seungwon Lee 3, 6

1. Minimal Pilates & Move, PH 24, UN Village-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04420, Republic of Korea
2. Department of Physical Therapy, Joongbu University, 201, Daehak-ro, Chubu-myeon, Geumsan 32713, Republic of Korea
3. Institute of SMART Rehabilitation, Sahmyook University, 815, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01795, Republic of Korea
4. Department of Senior Exercise Prescription, Gwangju Health University, 73, Bungmun-daero 419beon-gil, Gwangju 62287, Republic of Korea
5. Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School, Sahmyook University, 815, Hwarang-ro, Seoul 01795, Republic of Korea
6. Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University, 815, Hwarang-ro, Seoul 01795, Republic of Korea

Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology - April 2024, Volume 9, Issue 2, Article no. 67 (DOI: 10.3390/jfmk9020067)

Acute fatigue-induced alterations in hamstring muscle properties after repeated Nordic hamstring exercises

Podczarska-Glowacka Magdalena 1, Bogdanski Bartlomiej 2, Trybulski Robert 3, 4, Smoter Malgorzata 1, Wang Hsing-Kuo 5, 6, Klich Sebastian 7

1. Department of Basic Physiotherapy, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
2. Doctoral School, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
3. ProvitaZory Medical Center, Zory, Poland
4. Department of Medical Sciences, The Wojciech Korfanty Upper Silesian Academy, Katowice, Poland
5. School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
6. Center of Physical Therapy, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
7. Department of Paralympic Sport, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland

Science Progress - April 2024, Volume 107, Issue 2, Pages 1-17 (DOI: 10.1177/00368504241242934)

Muscle Tone, Stiffness, and Elasticity in Elite Female Cyclists after Consecutive Short Competitions

Cristina Rotllan 1, Francisco Corbi 2, Gines Viscor 1

1. Seccio de Fisiologia, Departament de Biologia Cellular, Fisiologia i Immunologia, Facultat de Biologia, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
2. Institut Nacional d’Educacio Fisica de Catalunya, Universitat de Lleida, Lleida, Spain

Translational Sports Medicine - April 2024, Volume 2024, Aricle no. 2434494 (DOI: 10.1155/2024/2434494)

Immediate Effects of Muscle Tension and Pain to Myofascial Release and Duoball Assisted Self-Relaxation Techniques in Patients Experiencing Chronic Cervical Pain

Kyeong Bae, Changho Song

Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Welfare, Sahmyook University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science - March 2024, Volume 13, Issue 1, Pages 124-133 (DOI: 10.14474/ptrs.2024.13.1.124)

Quantitative Evaluation of Manipulative Therapy Effects by Tissue Blood Flow and Muscle Stiffness Measurements

Rin Hirasawa 1, Mikie Nakabayashi 1, Yasuhiro Matsuda 2, Yumie Ono 3

1. Electrical Engineering Program, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Meiji University
2. Faculty of Medical Science, Nippon Sport Science University
3. Department of Electronics and Bioinformatics, School of Science and Technology, Meiji University

Advanced Biomedical Engineering - March 2024, Volume 13, Pages 66-72 (DOI: 10.14326/abe.13.66)

Effects on Mechanical Properties, Joint Range of Motion, and Grip Strength of Forearm Muscles Depending on Wrapping Direction of the Floss Band

Ki Bum Jung, Seohui Kim, Yongwoo Lee

Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Welfare, Sahmyook University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science - March 2024, Volume 13, Issue 1, Pages 95-105 (DOI: 10.14474/ptrs.2024.13.1.95)

Assessing site-specificity of the biomechanical properties of hamstring aponeuroses using MyotonPRO: A cadaveric study

Xiyao Shan, Shun Otsuka, Tomohito Okubo, Takao Takeuchi, Kaori Fukushige, Munekazu Naito

Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan

Clinical Biomechanics - April 2024, Volume 114, Article no. 106230 (DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2024.106230)

Exploring fascial properties in patients with depression and chronic neck pain: An observational study

Lea Overmann 1, Robert Schleip 2, Johannes Michalak 1

1. Department of Psychology, University of Witten-Herdecke, Germany
2. Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Technical University Munich, Germany

Acta Psychologica - April 2024, Volume 244, Article no. 104214 (DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104214)

The Agreement and Correlation Between Shear‐Wave Elastography, Myotonometry, and Passive Joint Stiffness Measurements: A Brief Review

Urska Licen1, Manca Opara 1, Ziga Kozinc 1, 2

1. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, Polje 42, 6310 Izola, Slovenia
2. Andrej Marusic Institute, University of Primorska, Muzejski Trg 2, 6000 Koper, Slovenia

SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine - March 2024, Volume 6, Article no. 27 (DOI: 10.1007/s42399-024-01658-6)

Scapular muscle dynamic stiffness of asymptomatic subjects and subjects with chronic shoulder pain, at rest and isometric contraction conditions

Ana SC. Melo 1, 2, 3, 4, Barbara Montoia 5, Eduardo B. Cruz 6, 7, J. Paulo Vilas-Boas 3, 8, Andreia SP. Sousa 1

1. Centro de Investigaxcao em Reabilitaxcao (CIR), Escola Superior de Saude, Instituto Politecnico do Porto, Porto, Portugal
2. Centro de Investigaxcao em Actividade Fisica, Saude e Lazer (CIAFEL), Faculdade de Desporto, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
3. Laboratorio de Biomecanica do Porto (LABIOMEP), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
4. Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigaxcao Aplicada em Saude (CIIAS), Escola Superior de Saude, Instituto Politecnico de Setubal, Setubal, Portugal
5. Escola Superior de Saude, Politecnico do Porto, Porto, Portugal
6. Departamento de Fisioterapia, Escola Superior de Saude, Instituto Politecnico de Setubal, Setubal, Portugal
7. Centro de Investigaxcao Integrada em Saude (CHRC), Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
8. Centro de Investigaxcao, Formaxcao, Inovaxcao e Intervenxcao em Desporto (CIFI2D), Faculdade de Desporto, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal

Journal of Engineering in Medicine - February 2024, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H (DOI: 10.1177/09544119241228082)

Assessment of the stiffness of the upper trapezius muscle in a group of asymptomatic people with cervical spine rotation asymmetry

Michal Wendt, Malgorzata Waszak

Department of Medical Biology, Poznan University of Physical Education, Poznan, Poland

PLOS ONE - February 2024, Volume 19, Issue 2, Article no. e0298544 (DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298544)

Muscle stiffness indicating mission crew health in space

Britt Schoenrock 1, Paul E. Muckelt 2, Maria Hastermann 3, Kirsten Albracht 4, Robert MacGregor 5, David Martin 6, Hans‐Christian Gunga 7, Michele Salanova 1, Maria J. Stokes 2, Martin B. Warner 2, Dieter Blottner 1

1. NeuroMuscular System & Signaling Group, Berlin Center of Space Medicine and Extreme Environments, 10115 Berlin, Germany, Institute of Integrative Neuroanatomy, Charite-Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universitat Berlin, Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, 10115 Berlin, Germany, 10115, Berlin, Germany
2. School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
3. Experimental and Clinical Research Center (ECRC) and NeuroCure Clinical Research Center (NCRC), Charite-Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
4. Aachen University of Applied Sciences, Aachen, Germany
5. Airbus US Space & Defense Inc. at JSC, Houston, TX, USA
6. JSC-SK KBR Wyle Services, Houston, TX, USA
7. Institute of Physiology, Berlin Center of Space Medicine and Extreme Environments, Charite-Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universitat Berlin, Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, 10115 Berlin, Germany, Berlin, Germany

Nature - Scientific Reports - February 2024, Volume 14, Article no. 4196 (DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-54759-6)

Changes of trunk muscle stiffness in individuals with low back pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Rok Vatovec, Matej Voglar

Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, Polje 42, 6310 Izola, Slovenia

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - February 2024, Volume 25, Article no. 155 (DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07241-3)

Immediate Effect of Cryo-Compression Therapy on Biomechanical Properties and Perfusion of Forearm Muscles in Mixed Martial Arts Fighters

Robert Trybulski 1, Adrian Kuzdzal 2, Marta Bichowska-Paweska 3, Andriy Vovkanych 4, Adam Kawczynski 5, Grzegorz Biolik 6, Jaroslaw Muracki 7

1. Medical Department Wojciech Korfanty Upper Silesian Academy, 40-659 Katowice, Poland
2. Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszow, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland
3. Faculty of Physical Education, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland
4. Department of Physical Therapy and Ergotherapy, Ivan Boberkyj Lviv State University of Physical Culture, 79007 Lviv, Ukraine
5. Department of Biomechanics and Sport Engineering, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland
6. Department of General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Angiology and Phlebology, Medical University of Silesia, 40-635 Katowice, Poland
7. Institute of Physical Culture Sciences, Department of Physical Education and Health, University of Szczecin, 70-453 Szczecin, Poland

Journal of Clinical Medicine - February 2024, Volume 13, Issue 4, Article no. 1177 (DOI: 10.3390/jcm13041177)

Myotonometric Assessment of the Short-Term Effects of Manual Therapy on Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points

Iulia Burcos 1, Andreea Vataman (Talinga) 2, Roxana Ramona Onofrei 3

1. “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Physiotherapy Program, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
2. Doctoral School, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
3. Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rheumatology, Research Center for Assessment of Human Motion, Functionality and Disability, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 300041 Timisoara, Romania

Timisoara Medical Journal - January 2024, Volume 2023, Issue 2, Article no. 2

Evaluation of the Viscoelastic Properties of Lower-Extremity Muscles of Pediatric Hemophilia Patients Using Myotonometric Measurements

Tugba Gonen 1, Serkan Usgu 1, Yavuz Yakut 1, Sinan Akbayram 2

1. Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Gaziantep 27000, Turkey
2. Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep 27310, Turkey

Children - February 2024, Volume 11, Issue 2, Article no. 229 (DOI: 10.3390/children11020229)

Myoelectric, Myo-Oxygenation, and Myotonometry Changes during Robot-Assisted Bilateral Arm Exercises with Varying Resistances

Hsiao-Lung Chan 1, 2, Ling-Fu Meng 3, 4, Yung-An Kao 1, Ya-Ju Chang 2, 5, Hao-Wei Chang 1, Szi-Wen Chen 2, 6, Ching-Yi Wu 3, 7, 8

1. Department of Electrical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
2. Neuroscience Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
3. Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Behavioral Sciences, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
4. Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation, Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi 61363, Taiwan
5. School of Physical Therapy and Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
6. Department of Electronic Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
7. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
8. Healthy Aging Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan

Sensors - February 2024, Volume 24, Issue 4, Article no. 1061 (DOI: 10.3390/s24041061)

Applicability of non-invasive, digital palpation device to detection of woody breast conditions in chicken breast muscle

Sang-Hyon Oh 1, Euyeon Noh 2, Byungrok Min 2

1. Division of Animal Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52725, Korea
2. Department of Agriculture, Food, and Resource Sciences, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Ann 21853, United States

Journal of Animal Science and Technology - February 2024, Volume 66, Issue 5, Pages 1069-1078 (DOI: 10.5187/jast.2024.e14)

Influence of vaginal birth on lumbopelvic muscle mechanical properties on urinary incontinence

Maria Teresa Garzon-Alfaro 1, Ines Cruz-Medel 1, Sandra Alcaraz-Clariana 1, Lourdes Garcia-Luque 1, Maria Cristina Carmona-Perez 1, Juan Luis Garrido-Castro 2, 3, Francisco Alburquerque-Sendin 1, 3, Daiana Priscila Rodrigues-de-Souza 1, 3

1. Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
2. Department of Computer Science and Numerical Analysis, Rabanales Campus, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
3. 3GC05 Systemic and chronic inflammatory autoimmune diseases of the locomotor system and connectivetissue, Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Cordoba, Spain

Clinical Rehabilitation - January 2024, Volume 38, Issue 4, Pages 558-568 (DOI: 10.1177/02692155231224058)

Acute Effects of the Dry Needling Session on Gastrocnemius Muscle Biomechanical Properties, and Perfusion with Latent Trigger Points – A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial in Mixed Martial Arts Athletes

Robert Trybulski 1, Arkadiusz Stanula 2, Aleksandra Zebrowska 3, Mieszko Podlesny 4, Barbara Hall 3

1. Medical Department of the Wojciech Korfanty Upper Silesian Academy, Poland
2. Laboratory of Sport Performance Analysis, Institute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland
3. Department of Physiology, School of Physiological-Medical Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland
4. „Salus“ Health Center Slupsk, Poland

Journal of Sports Science & Medicine - January 2024, Volume 23, Pages 136-146 (DOI: 10.52082/jssm.2024.136)

Effects of Intradermal Therapy (Mesotherapy) on Bilateral Cervicobrachial Pain

Maurizio Ranieri 1, Riccardo Marvulli 1, Eleonora D’Alesio 1, Mariagrazia Riccardi 1, Maria Vittoria Raele 1, Laura Dell’Anna 1, Annatonia Fai 1, Giacomo Fari 2, Marisa Megna 1

1. Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience (DiBraiN), Aldo Moro University, G. Cesare Place 11, 70125 Bari, Italy
2. Department of Biological and Environmental Science and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.), University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy

Journal of Personalized Medicine - January 2024, Volume 14, Issue 1, Article no. 122 (DOI: 10.3390/jpm14010122)

Effect of applied cadence in repeated sprint cycling on muscle characteristics

Sebastian Klich 1, Kamil Michalik 2, Bogdan Pietraszewski 3, Ernst A. Hansen 4, Pascal Madeleine 5, Adam Kawczynski 6

1. Department of Paralympic Sport, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland
2. Department of Human Motor Skills, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51-612, Wroclaw, Poland
3. Department of Biomechanics, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51-612, Wroclaw, Poland
4. Centre for Health and Rehabilitation, University College Absalon, 4200, Slagelse, Denmark
5. Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, ExerciseTech, 9260, Gistrup, Denmark
6. Department of Biomechanics and Sport Engineering, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336, Gdansk, Poland

European Journal of Applied Physiology - January 2024, Volume 124, Pages 1609-1620 (DOI: 10.1007/s00421-023-05393-z)

Physically Active Adults with Low Back Pain do not Demonstrate Altered Deadlift Mechanics: A Novel Application of Myotonometry to Estimate Inter-Muscular Load Sharing

Jared M. McGowen 1, Stephanie R. Albin 2, Carrie W. Hoppes 3, Jeffrey S. Forsse 1, John Abt 4, Shane L. Koppenhaver 5

1. Health, Human Performance, and Recreation, Baylor University
2. School of Physical Therapy, Regis University
3. Army-Baylor University Doctoral
4. Program in Physical Therapy, Baylor University
5. Children’s Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
6. Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Baylor University

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy - January 2024, Volume 19, Issue 1, Pages 1462-1472 (DOI: 10.26603/001c.90707)

Quantitative evaluation of the biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the dog patellar tendon in response to neuromuscular blockade at different stifle angles

Dito Anggoro 1, 2, Melpa Susanti Purba 1, Norihiro Nishida 3, Harumichi Itoh 4, Kazuhito Itamoto 4, Yuki Nemoto 5, Munekazu Nakaichi 5, Hiroshi Sunahara 6, Kenji Tani 6

1. Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Joint Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi, Japan
2. Department of Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
3. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi, Japan
4. Laboratory of Small Animal Clinical Science, Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi, Japan
5. Laboratory of Veterinary Radiology, Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi, Japan
6. Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi, Japan

PLOS ONE - January 2024, Volume 19, Issue 1, Article no. e0292453 (DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0292453)

Acute effects of muscle mechanical properties after 2000-m rowing in young male rowers

Chun-Hao Chang 1, Chin-Shan Ho 1, Fang Li 2, Chao-Yuan Chen 1, 3, Hung-Chih Yeh 1, Chia-An Ho 1

1. Graduate Institute of Sports Science, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
2. School of Physical Education, Central China Normal University, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China
3. Sport Office, National Taipei University of Business, Taipei City, Taiwan

PeerJ - Life & Environment - January 2024, Volume 12, Article no. e16737 (DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16737)

Effect of different isometric trunk extension intensities on the muscle stiffness of the lumbar and lower limbs

Yuting Zhang, Mengtong Chen, Hongxiu Liu, Yanan He, Yuanchao Li, Peifeng Shen, Yiming Chen, Jiapeng Huang, Chunlong Liu

Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Frontiers in Physiology - January 2024, Volume 14, Article no. 1337170 (DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1337170)

Explainable Machine Learning Techniques to Predict Muscle Injuries in Professional Soccer Players through Biomechanical Analysis

Mailyn Calderon-Diaz 1, 2, 3, Rony Silvestre Aguirre 4, Juan P. Vasconez 1, Roberto Yanez 4, Matias Roby 4, Marvin Querales 5, Rodrigo Salas 2, 3, 6

1. Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 7550196, Chile
2. Ph.D. Program in Health Sciences and Engineering, Universidad de Valparaiso, Valparaiso 2362735, Chile
3. Millennium Institute for Intelligent Healthcare Engineering (iHealth), Valparaiso 2362735, Chile
4. Laboratorio de Biomecanica, Centro de Innovacion Clinica MEDS, Santiago 7691236, Chile
5. School of Medical Technology, Universidad de Valparaiso, Valparaiso 2362735, Chile
6. School of Biomedical Engineering, Universidad de Valparaiso, Valparaiso 2362735, Chile

Sensors - January 2024, Volume 24, Issue 1, Article no. 119 (DOI: 10.3390/s24010119)

Performance of myotonometer in the assessment of skin involvement in systemic sclerosis

Ozgul Ozturk 1, Duygu Sahin 2, Ali Omer Acar 1, Tulay Cevik Saldiran 3, Nihan Neval Uzun 2, Nesrin Sen 2, Mehmet Engin Tezcan 2

1. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Kayisdagi St, No:32, Atasehir, Istanbul 34752, Turkey
2. Department of Rheumatology, Istanbul Dr. Lutfi Kirdar, Kartal City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
3. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Bitlis Eren, University, Bitlis, Turkey

Clinical Rheumatology - December 2023, Volume 43, Pages 695-705 (DOI: 10.1007/s10067-023-06848-6)

Between‐sexes differences in lumbopelvic muscle mechanical properties of non‐climacteric adults: a cross‐sectional design

Daiana Priscila Rodrigues‐de‐Souza 1, 2, Azahara Casas‐Castro 1, Maria Cristina Carmona‐Perez 1, Lourdes Garcia‐Luque 1, Sandra Alcaraz‐Clariana 1, Juan Luis Garrido‐Castro 2, 3, Francisco Alburquerque‐Sendin 1, 2

1. Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of Cordoba, 14004 Cordoba, Spain
2. Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), 14004 Cordoba, Spain
3. Department of Computer Science and Numerical Analysis, Rabanales Campus, University of Cordoba, 14071 Cordoba, Spain

Nature - Scientific Reports - December 2023, Volume 13, Article no. 21612 (DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48984-8)

Relationship Between Achilles Tendon Stiffness Using MyotonPRO and Translation Using a Tensile Testing Machine: A Biomechanical Study of a Porcine Model

Wataru Kurashina 1, 2, Tsuneari Takahashi 3, Hideyuki Sasanuma 4, Akihiro Saitsu 4, Katsushi Takeshita 4

1. Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, JPN
2. Department of Rehabilitation, Tochigi Medical Center Shimotsuga, Tochigi, JPN
3. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ishibashi General Hospital, Shimotsuke, JPN
4. Department of Orthopaedics, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, JPN

Cureus - November 2023, Volume 15, Issue 11, Article no. e49359 (DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49359)

Immediate Effects of TECAR Therapy on Gastrocnemius and Quadriceps Muscles with Spastic Hypertonia in Chronic Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Laura Garcia-Rueda 1, Rosa Cabanas-Valdes 2, Carina Salgueiro 3, Jacobo Rodriguez-Sanz 4, 5, Albert Perez-Bellmunt 4, 5, Carlos Lopez-de-Celis 2, 5, 6

1. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, 08195 Barcelona, Spain
2. Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat International de Catalunya, 08195 Barcelona, Spain
3. Clinica de Neurorehabilitacion Sant Cugat del Valles, 08195 Barcelona, Spain
4. Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat International de Catalunya, 08195 Barcelona, Spain
5. ACTIUM Functional Anatomy Group, 08195 Barcelona, Spain
6. Fundacio Institut Universitari per a la Recerca a l’Atencio Primaria de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), 08007 Barcelona, Spain

Biomedicines - November 2023, Volume 11, Issue 11, Article no. 2973 (DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11112973)

Shear Wave Tensiometry Can Detect Loading Differences Between Operated and Unaffected Achilles Tendon

Alessandro Schneebeli 1, 2, Marco Barbero 2, Giuseppe Filardo 3, 4, Enrique Testa 3, 4, Martin Riegger 3, 4, Alessandro Sangiorgio 3, Corrado Cescon 2, Emiliano Soldini 5, Deborah Falla 1

1. Centre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain (CPR Spine), School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
2. Rehabilitation Research Laboratory 2rLab, Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland, Manno, Switzerland
3. Service of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Surgery, EOC, Lugano, Switzerland
4. Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Universita della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
5. Competence Centre for Healthcare Practices and Policies, Department of Business Economics, Health, and Social Care, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland, Manno, Switzerland

Foot & Ankle International - November 2023, Volume 44, Issue 12, Pages 1295-1304 (DOI: 10.1177/10711007231201156)

Dry Needling versus Diacutaneous Fibrolysis for the Treatment of the Mechanical Properties of the Teres Major Muscle: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Luis Ceballos-Laita 1, Jose Jesus Jimenez-Rejano 2, Manuel Rebollo-Salas 2 , Maria Teresa Mingo-Gomez 1, Hector Hernandez-Lazaro 1, 3, Sandra Jimenez-del-Barrio 1

1. Clinical Research in Health Sciences Group, Department of Surgery, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Valladolid, 42004 Soria, Spain
2. Department of Physiotherapy. University of Sevilla, 41004 Sevilla, Spain
3. Olvega Primary Care Physiotherapy Unit, Soria Health Care Management, Castilla y Leon Regional Health Management (SACYL), 42110 Olvega, Spain

Applied Sciences - October 2023, Volume 13, Issue 19, Article no. 10995 (DOI: 10.3390/app131910995)

Dynamic Correlations and Disorder in the Masticatory Musculature Network

Gaetano Campi 1, Alessandro Ricci 2, Nicola Costa 3, Federico Genovesi 4, Jacopo Junio Valerio Branca 5, Ferdinando Paternostro 5, Daniele Della Posta 3

1. Institute of Crystallography, CNR, Via Salaria Km 29.300, 00015 Monterotondo, Italy
2. Duferco Corporate Innovation, Via Trevano 2A, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
3. The Anatomical Network APS, Via Fermo 2c, 00182 Rome, Italy
4. Manchester City Football Club, Manchester M11 3FF, UK
5. Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Anatomy and Histology Section, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy

Life - October 2023, Volume 13, Issue 11, Article no. 2107 (DOI: 10.3390/life13112107)

Acute effects of unilateral and bilateral conditioning activity on countermovement jump, linear speed, and muscle stiffness: A randomized crossover study

Piotr Biel 1, Mateusz Zubik 1, Aleksandra Filip-Stachnik 2, Paulina Ewertowska 3, Michal Krzysztofik 2, 4

1. Department of Sport and Physical Education, AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland
2. Institute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
3. Division of Clinical Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physical Education, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
4. Department of Sport Games, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic

PLOS ONE - October 2023, Volume 18, Issue 10, Article no. e0292999 (DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0292999)

Biomechanical assessment of gastrocnemii and Achilles tendon using MyotonPRO: in vivo measurements, and preliminary in situ measurements using formalin-fixed tissues

Xiyao Shan, Kanae Umemoto, Takuro Ishikawa, Kaori Fukushige, Takao Takeuchi, Munekazu Naito

Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute, Japan

Connective Tissue Research - October 2023, Volume 65, Issue 1, Pages 16-25 (DOI: 10.1080/03008207.2023.2267682)

Biomechanical properties of masseter muscle assessed through myotonometry in patients with temporomandibular disorder treated with ultrasound therapy: a randomized comparative study

Sebastian Szajkowski 1, Jaroslaw Pasek 2, Michal Dwornik 3, Grzegorz Cieslar 4

1. Faculty of Medical and Social Sciences, Warsaw Medical Academy of Applied Sciences, Warszawa, Poland
2. Collegium Medicum im dr Wladyslawa Bieganskiego, Jan Dlugosz University, Czestochowa, Poland
3. Center of Medical Rehabilitation and Osteopathy Reha Punkt, Piastow, Poland
4. Department of Internal Medicine, Angiology and Physical Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Bytom, Poland

Minerva Dental and Oral Science - February 2024, Volume 73, Issue 1, Pages 45-52 (DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6329.23.04855-6)

Novel Assessment of Viscoelastic Skeletal Muscle Properties in Chronic Kidney Disease: Association with Physical Functioning

Thomas J. Wilkinson 1, 2, Ellie F. Gore 2, Luke A. Baker 1, 3, Alice C. Smith 1, 2

1. Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester LE4 5PW, UK
2. Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester LE4 5PW, UK
3. Department of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester LE4 5PW, UK

Physiologia - September 2023, Volume 3, Issue 3, Pages 451-460 (DOI: 10.3390/physiologia3030032)

Multiple cryosauna sessions for post-exercise recovery of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS): a randomized control trial

Beata Wolska 1, Lukasz Domagala 2, Aleksandra Kisilewicz 3, Hamidollah Hassanlouei 4, Piotr Makar 5, Adam Kawczynski 6, Sebastian Klich 7

1. Department of Combat Sports, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
2. Department of Athletics, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
3. University WSB Merito, Wroclaw, Poland
4. Department of Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences and Technology in Sport, Shahid Beheshti University, Teheran, Iran
5. Department of Swimming, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
6. Department of Biomechanics and Sport Engineering, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
7. Department of Paralympic Sport, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, Wrocaw, Poland

Frontiers in Physiology - September 2023, Volume 14, Article no. 1253140 (DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1253140)

Effects of Mid‐ and Low‐Frequency Electromyostimulation for Prevention of Sarcopenia on Lower Extremity Muscles

Jae Woong Han 1, Byeong Chan Cho 2, Bo Won Jung 2, Eui Han Pak 3, Tae Soo Bae 1

1. Department of AI Biomedical Engineering, Jungwon University, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea
2. Department of Convergence Engineering, Jungwon University, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea
3. Miracle Healthcare Co., Ltd, Wonju, Republic of Korea

International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing - August 2023, Volume 24, Pages 2083-2098 (DOI: 10.1007/s12541-023-00855-y)

Which muscles exhibit increased stiffness in people with chronic neck pain? A systematic review with meta-analysis

Manca Opara 1, Ziga Kozinc 1, 2

1. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, Izola, Slovenia
2. Department of Health Studies, Andrej Marusic Institute, University of Primorska, Koper, Slovenia

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living - August 2023, Volume 5, Article no. 1172514 (DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2023.1172514)

Is There a New Road to Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation? A Case Report about the Effects of Driving a Go-Kart on Muscle Spasticity

Giacomo Fari 1, 2, Maurizio Ranieri 1, Riccardo Marvulli 1, Laura Dell’Anna 1, Annatonia Fai 1, Lucrezia Tognolo 3, Andrea Bernetti 4, Laura Caforio 1, Marisa Megna 1, Ernesto Losavio 5

1. Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience (DiBraiN), Aldo Moro University, 70121 Bari, Italy
2. Department of Biological and Environmental Science and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.), University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy
3. Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Padova, 35100 Padova, Italy
4. Department of Anatomy, Histology, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
5. Neurorehabilitation and Spinal Unit, Clinical and Scientific Institutes Maugeri IRCCS, 70124 Bari, Italy

Diseases - August 2023, Volume 11, Issue 3, Article no. 107 (DOI: 10.3390/diseases11030107)

Comparison of the activation and mechanical properties of scapulothoracic muscles in young tennis players with and without scapular dyskinesis: an observational comparative study

Volkan Deniz 1, Aylin Sariyildiz 2, Bilgihan Buyuktas 3, Sibel Basaran 2

1. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Tarsus University Faculty of Health Sciences, Mersin, Turkey
2. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Adana, Turkey
3. Department of Physical Education and Sports Teacher, Cukurova University Faculty of Sports Sciences, Adana, Turkey

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - January 2024, Volume 33, Issue 1, Pages 192-201 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.07.016)

Effects of blood flow restriction on mechanical properties of the rectus femoris muscle at rest

Jakub Jarosz 1, Dawid Gawel 1, Michal Krzysztofik 1, Adam Zajac 1, Athanasios Tsoukos 2, Gregory C. Bogdanis 2, Michal Wilk 1

1. Institute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, Poland
2. School of Physical Education and Sport Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece

Frontiers in Physiology - August 2023, Volume 14, Article no. 1244376 (DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1244376)

Influence of the menstrual cycle on physical and cognitive performance in eumenorrheic women

Ines Pinas Bonilla 1, Pablo Abian 2, Alfredo Bravo-Sanchez 3, Maria Ramirez-de la Cruz 1, Fernando Jimenez 1, Javier Abian-Vicen 1

1. Performance and Sport Rehabilitation Laboratory (DEPORSALUD). Faculty of Sports Sciences. University of Castilla-La Mancha. Toledo.
2. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Comillas Pontifical University. Madrid.
3. Faculty of Health Sciences. Universidad Francisco de Vitoria. Pozuelo de Alarcon. Madrid.

Archivos de Medicina del Deporte - August 2023, Volume 40, Issue 3, Pages 131-138

The Acute Effects of Theragun™ Percussive Therapy on Viscoelastic Tissue Dynamics and Hamstring Group Range of Motion

Brendon Skinner 1, Lauren Dunn 1, Richard Moss 2

1. Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences, University of Northampton, Northampton, UK
2. University of Nottingham, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK

Journal of Sports Science & Medicine - August 2023, Volume 22, Pages 495-500 (DOI: 10.52082/jssm.2023.495)

Effects of Maximal Eccentric Trunk Extensor Exercise on Lumbar Extramuscular Connective Tissue: A Matched-Pairs Ultrasound Study

Andreas Brandl 1, 2, 3, Jan Wilke 4, Christoph Egner 2, Tobias Schmidt 5, 6, Robert Schleip 2, 7

1. Department of Sports Medicine, Institute for Human Movement Science, Faculty for Psychology and Human Movement Science, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
2. Department for Medical Professions, Diploma Hochschule, Bad Sooden-Allendorf, Germany
3. Vienna School of Osteopathy, Vienna, Austria
4. Department of Movement Sciences, University of Klagenfurt, Klagenfurt, Austria
5. Osteopathic Research Institute, Hamburg, Germany
6. Institute of Interdisciplinary Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, MSH Medical School Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
7. Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Conservative and Rehabilitative Orthopedics, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany

Journal of Sports Science & Medicine - August 2023, Volume 22, Pages 446-453 (DOI: 10.52082/jssm.2023.446)