Publications

Assessment of alternative techniques to quantify the effect of injury on soft tissue in closed ankle and pilon fractures

Sascha Halvachizadeh 1, 2, Roman Pfeifer 1, 2, Yannik Kalbas 1, Simone Schuerle 3, Paolo Cinelli 2, Hans-Christoph Pape 1, 2

1. Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse, Zurich, Switzerland
2. Harald Tscherne Laboratory, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse, Zurich, Switzerland
3. Institute of Translational Medicine, Department of Health Science & Technology, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

PLOS ONE - May 2022, 17(5):e0268359. (DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268359)

What to stretch? – Isolated proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching of either quadriceps or triceps surae followed by post-stretching activities alters tissue stiffness and jump performance

Andreas Konrad 1, 2, Wolfgang Seiberl 3, Markus Tilp 1, Denis Holzer 2, Florian Kurt Paternoster 2

1. Institute of Human Movement Science, Sport and Health, Graz University, Graz, Austria
2. Biomechanics in Sports, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
3. Institute of Sport Science, Department of Human Sciences, University of the Bundeswehr Munich, Munich, Germany

Sports Biomechanics - April 2022 (DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2022.2058991)

Effect of Rounded and Hunched Shoulder Postures on Myotonometric Measurements of Upper Body Muscles in Sedentary Workers

Rama Krishna Reddy Guduru 1, Aurelijus Domeika 1, Aukse Domeikiene 2

1. Institute of Mechatronics, Kaunas University of Technology, 51424 Kaunas, Lithuania
2. Department of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania

Applied Sciences - March 2022, Volume 12, Issue 7, Article no. 3333 (DOI: 10.3390/app1207333)

MyotonPRO Is a Valid Device for Assessing Wrist Biomechanical Stiffness in Healthy Young Adults

Anh Phong Nguyen 1, Christine Detrembleur 1, Paul Fisette 2, Clara Selves 1, 3, Philippe Mahaudens 1, 3

1. Neuromusculoskeletal Laboratory, Institut de Recherche Experimentale et Clinique, Catholic University of Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
2. Institute of Mechanics, Materials and Civil Engineering, Mechatronic, Electrical Energy and Dynamic Systems, Catholic University of Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
3. Service de Medecine Physique et Readaptation, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living - February 2022, Volume 4, Article no. 797975 (DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2022.797975)

Influence of lower-limb muscular and tendon mechanical properties and strength on countermovement jump performance

Maximilian M. Wdowski 1, Katarzyna Rosicka 2, Mathew Hill 1

1. Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Coventry University, United Kingdom
2. Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Physical Culture in Gorzow Wlkp., Poznan University of Physical Education, Gorzow Wlkp., Poland

The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness - January 2023, Volume 63, Issue 1, Pages 16-22 (DOI: 10.23736/S0022-4707.22.13567-X)

Relationship between Viscoelastic Properties of Tissues and Bioimpedance Spectroscopy in Breast-Cancer-Related Lymphedema

Alicja Naczk 1, Janusz Dos 1, 2, Magdalena Gorska-Dos 1, Robert Sibilski 3, Piotr Gramza 4, Ewa Gajewska 5, Mariusz Naczk 6

1. Faculty of Physical Culture in Gorzow Wielkopolski, University School of Physical Education in Poznan, Estkowskiego Street 13, 66-400 Gorzow Wielkopolski, Poland
2. Department of Oncological Physiotherapy, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, Garbary Street 15, 61-866 Poznan, Poland
3. Institute of Medical Sciences, Collegium Medicum, University of Zielona Gora, Licealna Street 9, 65-417 Zielona Gora, Poland
4. Association of Lubusz Innovation Network, Teatralna Street 49, 66-400 Gorzow Wielkopolski, Poland
5. Department of Developmental Neurology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 49 Przybyszewskiego Street, 60-355 Poznan, Poland
6. Institute of Health Sciences, Collegium Medicum, University of Zielona Gora, Licealna Street 9, 65-417 Zielona Gora, Poland

Journal of Clinical Medicine - February 2022, Volume 11, Issue 5, Article no. 1294 (DOI: 10.3390/jcm11051294)

Expanding Personalized, Data-Driven Dermatology: Leveraging Digital Health Technology and Machine Learning to Improve Patient Outcomes

Shannon Wongvibulsin 1, 2, Tracy M. Frech 3, 4, Mary-Margaret Chren 5, Eric R. Tkaczyk 4, 6

1. Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
2. Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
3. Department of Internal Medicine Rheumatology and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
4. Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Department of Veterans Affairs, Nashville, TN, USA
5. Department of Dermatology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
6. Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA

JID Innovations - May 2022, Volume 2, Issue 3, Article no. 100105 (DOI: 10.1016/j.xjidi.2022.100105)

Asymmetric Biomechanical Properties of the Paravertebral Muscle in Elderly Patients With Unilateral Chronic Low Back Pain: A Preliminary Study

Zugui Wu 1, Xiangling Ye 1, Zixuan Ye 1, Kunhao Hong 1, 2, Zehua Chen 1, Yi Wang 1, Congcong Li 1, Junyi Li 1, Jinyou Huang 2, Yue Zhu 3, Yanyan Lu 4, Wengang Liu 1, 2, Xuemeng Xu 1, 2

1. The Fifth Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
2. Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guangzhou, China
3. Baishui Health Center, Qujing, China
4. Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital Of Henan Province (Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province), Zhengzhou, China

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology - February 2022, Volume 10, Article no. 814099 (DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.814099)

Radial shock-wave therapy for frozen shoulder patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a pilot trial comparing two different energy levels

Tülay C. Saldiran 1, Pelin Yazgan 2, Ahmet C. Akgöl 3, Fatma K. Mutluay 4

1. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, Bitlis Eren University, Bitlis, Turkey
2. Department of Physical Therapy and Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Okan University, Istanbul, Turkey
3. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Okan University, Istanbul, Turkey
4. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - June 2022, Volume 58, Issue 3, Pages 412-422 (DOI: 10.23736/S1973-9087.22.07087-3)

Modulation in the Stiffness of Specific Muscles of the Quadriceps in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis and Their Relationship With Functional Ability

Tian-Tian Chang 1, Yuan-Chun Zhu 2, Zhe Li 3, Feng Li 1, Ya-Peng Li 1, Jia-Yi Guo 1, Xue-Qiang Wang 2, 4, Zhi-Jie Zhang 1

1. Rehabilitation Therapy Center, Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, China
2. Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
3. The First Clinical Medical School, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, China
4. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Shangti Orthopaedic Hospital, Shanghai, China

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology - February 2022, Volume 9, Article no. 781672 (DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.781672)

Evaluation of the tone and viscoelastic properties of the masseter muscle in the supine position, and its relation to age and gender

Engin Ramazanoglu 1, Begumhan Turhan 2, Serkan Usgu 2

1. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
2. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Gaziantep, Turkey

Dental and Medical Problems - June 2021, Volume 58, Issue 2, Pages 155-161 (DOI: 10.17219/dmp/132241)

Functional and morphological changes in shoulder girdle muscles after repeated climbing exercise

Sebastian Klich 1, Pascal Madeleine 2, Krzysztof Ficek 3, 4, Klaudia Sommer 5, Cesar Fernandez-de-Las-Penas 6, 7, Lori A Michener 8, Adam Kawczynski 9

1. Department of Paralympic Sport, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Science, Wroclaw, Poland
2. Department of Health Science and Technology, Sport Sciences – Performance and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
3. Department of Physiotherapy, Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
4. Galen Orthopedic Center, Bierun, Poland
5. Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Science, Wroclaw, Poland
6. Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcon, Spain
7. Catedra Institucional En Docencia, Clinica E Investigacion En Fisioterapia: Terapia Manual, Puncion Seca Y Ejercicio Terapeutico, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcon, Spain
8. Clinical Biomechanics Orthopedic and Sports Outcomes ResearchLaboratory (COOR Lab), Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
9. Department of Biomechanics and Sport Engineering, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland

Research in Sports Medicine - February 2022 (DOI: 10.1080/15438627.2022.2042295)

Age Related Changes of Superior Orbicularis Oris Muscle in Terms of Tone and Viscoelastic Properties

Engin Ramazanoglu 1, Begümhan Turhan 2, Serkan Usgu 2

1. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, Inonu University Faculty of Health Sciences, Malatya, Turkey
2. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, Faculty of Health Science, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Gaziantep, Turkey

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - January/February 2022, Volume 33, Issue 1, Pages 236-239 (DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000007992)

Age and sex differences in the biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of upper limb muscles in middle-aged and older adults: A pilot study

Meng-Ta Lee 1, Ching-Yi Wu 1, 2, 3, Chiu-Wen Chen 3, Hsien-Lin Cheng 4, Chih-Chi Chen 3, 5, Yu-Wei Hsieh 1, 2, 3

1. Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
2. Healthy Aging Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
3. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
4. Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
5. School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan

Journal of Biomechanics - March 2022, Volume 134, Article no. 111002 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2022.111002)

Acute effects of cold spray application on mechanical properties of the rectus femoris muscle in athletes & Cold spray application on the Muscle

Nuray Alaca 1, Nilüfer Kablan 2

1. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
2. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Health Sciences University, Istanbul, Turkey

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - April 2022, Volume 30, Pages 100-104 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.02.010)

Gender-Related Biomechanical Properties of Masseter Muscle among Patients with Self-Assessment of Bruxism: A Comparative Study

Malgorzata Galczynska-Rusin, Malgorzata Pobudek-Radzikowska, Krzysztof Gawriolek, Agata Czajka-Jakubowska

Department of Orthodontics and Temporomandibular Disorders, University of Medical Sciences, 60-812 Poznan, Poland

Journal of Clinical Medicine - February 2022, Volume 11, Issue 3, Article No. 845 (DOI: 10.3390/jcm11030845)

No Association between Jump Parameters and Tissue Stiffness in the Quadriceps and Triceps Surae Muscles in Recreationally Active Young Adult Males

Andreas Konrad 1, 2, Florian Kurt Paternoster 2

1. Institute of Human Movement Science, Sport and Health, Graz University, 8010 Graz, Austria
2. Associate Professorship of Biomechanics in Sports, Technical University of Munich, 80992 Munich, Germany

Applied Sciences - February 2022, Volume 12, Issue 3, Article no. 1596 (DOI: 10.3390/app12031596)

Feasibility of Using a Portable MyotonPRO Device to Quantify the Elastic Properties of Skeletal Muscle

Ya-Peng Li 1, Chun-Long Liu 2, Zhi-Jie Zhang 1

1. Rehabilitation Therapy Center, Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, Henan, PR China
2. Clinical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China

Medical Science Monitor - January 2022, 28:e934121 (DOI: 10.12659/msm.934121)

Influence of Spinal Movements Associated with Physical Evaluation on Muscle Mechanical Properties of the Lumbar Paraspinal in Subjects with Acute Low Back Pain

Sandra Alcaraz-Clariana 1, Lourdes Garcia-Luque 1, Juan Luis Garrido-Castro 2, 3, Cristina Carmona-Perez 1, Daiana Priscila Rodrigues-de-Souza 1, Cesar Fernandez-de-las-Penas 4, 5, Francisco Alburquerque-Sendin 1, 3

1. Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of Cordoba, 14004 Cordoba, Spain
2. Department of Computer Science and Numerical Analysis, Rabanales Campus, University of Cordoba, 14071 Cordoba, Spain
3. Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), 14004 Cordoba, Spain
4. Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcon, 28922 Madrid, Spain
5. Catedra Institucional en Docencia, Clinica e Investigacion en Fisioterapia: Terapia Manual, Puncion Seca y Ejercicio Terapeutico, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcon, 28922 Madrid, Spain

Diagnostics - January 2022, Volume 12, Issue 2, Article no. 302 (DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12020302)

Exploring the Effects of Standardized Soft Tissue Mobilization on the Viscoelastic Properties, Pressure Pain Thresholds, and Tactile Pressure Thresholds of the Cesarean Section Scar

Isabelle Gilbert 1, 2, Nathaly Gaudreault 1, Isabelle Gaboury 2

1. School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universite de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada
2. Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universite de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada

Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine - April 2022, Volume 28, Issue 4, Pages 355-362 (DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2021.0178)

Passive mechanical properties of extrinsic foot muscles and Achilles tendon in adults with and without pes planus

Serkan Tas 1, Arda Aktas 2, Muhammed Taha Tüfek 3

1. Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Faculty of Health Science, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Antalya 07425, Turkey
2. Toros University, Faculty of Health Science, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Mersin 33140, Turkey
3. Toros University, Vocational School of Health Services, Department of Physiotherapy, Mersin 33140, Turkey

Journal of Biomechanics - March 2022, Volume 133, Article no. 110961 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2022.110961)

Effects of Kinesio Taping with Squat Exercise on the Muscle Activity, Muscle Strength, Muscle Tension, and Dynamic Stability of Softball Players in the Lower Extremities: A Randomized Controlled Study

Hyeon-Hee Kim 1, 2, Kyung-Hun Kim 1, 2

1. Department of Physical Therapy, Gimcheon University, Gimcheon-si 39528, Korea
2. Gimcheon Institute of Rehabilitation Science, Gimcheon University, Gimcheon-si 39528, Korea

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - January 2022, Volume 19, Issue 1, Article no. 276 (DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19010276)

Effects of High-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Upper Limb Dystonia in Patients With Wilson’s Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Wenjie Hao 1, Taohua Wei 2, Wenming Yang 2, Yue Yang 3, Ting Cheng 4, Xiang Li 2, Wei Dong 2, Hailin Jiang 3, Nannan Qian 3, Han Wang 2, Meixia Wang 2

1. Department of Graduate, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
2. Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
3. Key Laboratory of Xin’an Medicine of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
4. Department of Clinical Medicine, Clinical Medicine College of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China

Frontiers in Neurology - December 2021, Volume 12, Article no. 783365 (DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.783365)

Assessing the Effects of Aging on Muscle Stiffness Using Shear Wave Elastography and Myotonometer

Yerim Do, Prarthana Sanya Lall, Haneul Lee

Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Gachon University, 191 Hambangmoe-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 21936, Korea

Healthcare - December 2021, Volume 9, Issue 12, Article no. 1733 (DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9121733)

Comparison of Craniovertebral Angle and Muscle Properties after Smartphone Use in Healthy Individuals with and without Forward Head Posture

Dongyoon Son, Woochan Chun, Sookyoung Park

Department of Physical Therapy, Woosong University

Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine - November 2021, Volume 9, Issue 4, Pages 149-158 (DOI: 10.15268/ksim.2021.9.4.149)

Absolute and Relative Reliability of the Assessment of the Muscle Mechanical Properties of Pelvic Floor Muscles in Women with and without Urinary Incontinence

Daiana Priscila Rodrigues-de-Souza 1, Sandra Alcaraz-Clariana 1, Lourdes Garcia-Luque 1, Cristina Carmona-Perez 1, Juan Luis Garrido-Castro 2, 3, Ines Cruz-Medel 1, Paula R. Camargo 4, Francisco Alburquerque-Sendin 1, 3

1. Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of Cordoba, 14004 Cordoba, Spain
2. Department of Computer Science and Numerical Analysis, Rabanales Campus, University of Cordoba, 14071 Cordoba, Spain
3. Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), 14004 Cordoba, Spain
4. Laboratory of Analysis and Intervention of the Shoulder Complex, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luis km 235, Sao Carlos 13565-905, SP, Brazil

Diagnostics - December 2021, Volume 11, Issue 12, Article no. 2315 (DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11122315)

Assessments of Muscle Thickness and Tonicity of the Masseter and Sternocleidomastoid Muscles and Maximum Mouth Opening in Patients with Temporomandibular Disorder

Keunhyo Lee, Seungchul Chon

Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Medical Science, Konyang University, Daejeon 35365, Korea

Healthcare - November 2021, Volume 9, Issue 12, Article no. 1640 (DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9121640)

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Supplementation with Planox® Lemon Verbena Extract in Improving Oxidative Stress and Muscle Damage: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial

Mon-Chien Lee 1, Yi-Ju Hsu 1, Chin-Shan Ho 1, Chun-Hao Chang 1, Ching-Wen Liu 2, Chi-Chang Huang 1, Wen-Dee Chiang 2

1. Graduate Institute of Sports Science, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan City 33301, Taiwan
2. Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture, Tunghai University, Taichung City 40704, Taiwan

International Journal of Medical Sciences - 2021, Volume 18, Issue 12, Pages 2641-2652 (DOI: 10.7150/ijms.60726)

Impact of the Location of Myometric Measurement Points on Skeletal Muscle Mechanical Properties Outcomes

J. Mencel, J. Marusiak, A. Jaskolska, A. Jaskolski, K. Kisiel-Sajewicz

Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland

Muscle, Ligaments and Tendons Journal - July/September 2021, Volume 11, Issue 3, Pages 525-535 (DOI: 10.32098/mltj.03.2021.18)

Effects of hypopressive exercises on post-partum abdominal diastasis, trunk circumference, and mechanical properties of abdominopelvic tissues: a case series

Miriam Ramirez-Jimenez 1, Francisco Alburquerque-Sendin 1, 2, Juan Luis Garrido-Castro 2, 3, Daiana Rodrigues-de-Souza 1

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

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - November 2021, Volume 39, Issue 1, Pages 49-60 (DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.2004630)

Myotonometric comparison of sternocleidomastoideus and masseter muscles in multiple sclerosis patients with swallowing problem and healthy individuals

Tuba Maden, Günseli Usgu, Aysenur Tuncer

Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Airport Street, 8. Km. Sahinbey, Gaziantep, Turkey

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders - January 2022, Volume 57, Article no. 103387 (DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2021.103387)

Effect of gender, muscle type and skinfold thickness on myometric parameters in young people

Joanna Mencel, Anna Jaskolska, Jaroslaw Marusiak, Katarzyna Kisiel-Sajewicz, Magdalena Siemiatycka, Lukasz Kaminski, Artur Jaskolski

Department of Kinesiology, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, Poland, Wroclaw, Poland

PeerJ - Life & Environment - November 2021, Article no. 12367 (DOI: 10.7717/peerj.12367)

Skin biomechanical and viscoelastic properties measured with MyotonPRO in different areas of human body

Katarzyna Rosicka 1, Barbara Mierzejewska-Krzyzowska 1, Wlodzimierz Mrowczynski 2

1. Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Physical Culture, Poznan University of Physical Education, Gorzow Wielkopolski, Poland
2. Department of Neurobiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Poznan University of Physical Education, Poznan, Poland

Skin Research & Technology - March 2022, Volume 28, Issue 2, Pages 236-245 (DOI: 10.1111/srt.13116)

Paravertebral Muscle Mechanical Properties in Patients with Axial Spondyloarthritis or Low Back Pain: A Case-Control Study

Sandra Alcaraz-Clariana 1, Lourdes Garcia-Luque 1, Juan Luis Garrido-Castro 2, 3, I. Concepcion Aranda-Valera 3, 4, 5, Lourdes Ladehesa-Pineda 3, 4, 5, Maria Angeles Puche-Larrubia 3, 4, 5, Cristina Carmona-Perez 1, Daiana Priscila Rodrigues-de-Souza 1, Francisco Alburquerque-Sendin 1, 3

1. Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of Cordoba, 14004 Cordoba, Spain
2. Department of Computer Science and Numerical Analysis, Rabanales Campus, University of Cordoba, 14071 Cordoba, Spain
3. Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), 14004 Cordoba, Spain
4. Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital Reina Sofia, 14004 Cordoba, Spain
5. Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Cordoba, 14004 Cordoba, Spain

Diagnostics - October 2021, Volume 11, Issue 10, Article no. 1898 (DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11101898)

Effect of sex and fatigue on quiet standing and dynamic balance and lower extremity muscle stiffness

M. Hill 1, K. Rosicka 2, M. Wdowski 1

1. Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Coventry University, Whitefriars Street, Coventry CV1 2DS, UK
2. Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Physical Culture in Gorzow Wlkp., Poznan University of Physical Education, Gorzow Wlkp., Poznan, Poland

European Journal of Applied Physiology - January 2022, Volume 122, Pages 233-244 (DOI: 10.1007/s00421-021-04831-0)

Effects of Task-Specific Training after Cognitive Sensorimotor Exercise on Proprioception, Spasticity, and Gait Speed in Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study

Kyung-Hun Kim 1, Sang-Hun Jang 2

1. Department of Physical Therapy, Gimcheon University, 214 Daehak-ro, Gimcheon-si 39528, Korea
2. Department of Physical Therapy, Korea National University of Transportation, 61 Daehak-ro, Jeungpyeong-gun 27909, Korea

Medicina - October 2021, Volume 57, Issue 10, Article no. 1098 (DOI: 10.3390/medicina57101098)

Immediate effect of a spinal mobilisation intervention on muscle stiffness, tone and elasticity in subjects with lower back pain – A randomized cross-over trial

Rebecca I. Hamilton 1, Claire L. P. Garden 2, Susan J. Brown 2

1. Cardiff University, School of Engineering, Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Facility, Cardiff, CF24 3AA, UK
2. Edinburgh Napier University, School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh, EH11 4BN, UK

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - January 2022, Volume 29, Pages 60-67 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.09.032)

Effects of Age and Sex on Properties of Lumbar Erector Spinae in Healthy People: Preliminary Results From a Pilot Study

Zugui Wu 1, Yi Wang 1, Zixuan Ye 1, Yingxing Guan 1, Xiangling Ye 1, Zehua Chen 1, Congcong Li 1, Guoqian Chen 2, Yue Zhu 3, Jianping Du 4, Guocai Chen 5, Wengang Liu 1, 4, Xuemeng Xu 1, 4

1. The Fifth Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
2. Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, China
3. Baishui Health Center, Qujing, China
4. Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guangzhou, China
5. Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China

Frontiers in Physiology - September 2021, Volume 12, Article no. 718068 (DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.718068)

Effects of Self-Myofascial Release Using a Foam Roller on the Stiffness of the Gastrocnemius-Achilles Tendon Complex and Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion

Tian-Tian Chang 1, Zhe Li 2, Yuan-Chun Zhu 1, Xue-Qiang Wang 1, 3, Zhi-Jie Zhang 4

1. Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
2. The First Clinical Medical School, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, China
3. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Shangti Orthopedic Hospital, Shanghai, China
4. Rehabilitation Therapy Center, Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, China

Frontiers in Physiology - September 2021, Volume 12, Article no. 718827 (DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.718827)

The Relation of Body Mass Index to Muscular Viscoelastic Properties in Normal and Overweight Individuals

Serkan Usgu 1, Engin Ramazanoglu 2, Yavuz Yakut 1

1. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, Faculty of Health Science, Hasan Kalyoncu University, 27010 Gaziantep, Turkey
2. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Inonu University, 44280 Malatya, Turkey

Medicina - September 2021, Volume 57, Issue 10, Article no. 1022 (DOI: 10.3390/medicina57101022)

Effects of dry needling on gait and muscle tone in Parkinson’s disease: a randomized clinical trial

Natalia Brandin-de la Cruz 1, Sandra Calvo 1, Cleofas Rodriguez-Blanco 2, Pablo Herrero 3, Elisabeth Bravo-Esteban 4

1. Universidad San Jorge, Zaragoza, Spain
2. Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, Seville, Spain
3. Departamento de Fisiatria y Enfermeria, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
4. Department of Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy, Toledo Physiotherapy Research Group (GIFTO), University of Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Spain

Acupuncture in Medicine - February 2022, Volume 40, Issue 1, Pages 3-12 (DOI: 10.1177/09645284211039232)

Mechanical Properties of Lumbar and Cervical Paravertebral Muscles in Patients with Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Case-Control Study

Juan L. Garrido-Castro 1, I. Concepcion Aranda-Valera 1 ,2, 3, Jose Pena-Amaro 1, 4, Alfonso Martinez-Galisteo 5, Cristina Gonzalez-Navas 1, Daiana P. Rodrigues-de-Souza 6, Sandra Alcaraz-Clariana 6, Lourdes Garcia-Luque 6, Iago R. Martinez Sanchez 7, Clementina Lopez-Medina 1, 2, 3, Eduardo Collantes-Estevez 1, 2, 3, Francisco Alburquerque-Sendin 1, 6

1. Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), 14004 Cordoba, Spain
2. Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital Reina Sofía, 14004 Cordoba, Spain
3. Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Cordoba, 14004 Cordoba, Spain
4. Department of Morphological and Social Health Sciences, University of Cordoba, 14004 Cordoba, Spain
5. Faculty of Veterinary, University of Cordoba, 14014 Cordoba, Spain
6. Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physical Therapy, University of Cordoba, 14004 Cordoba, Spain
7. Advanced Informatics Research Group (GIIA) TIC-252, University of Cordoba, 14014 Cordoba, Spain

Diagnostics - September 2021, Volume 11, Issue 9, Article no. 1662 (DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11091662)

Effects of dry needling on mechanical and contractile properties of the upper trapezius with latent myofascial trigger points: A randomized controlled trial

J. Sanchez-Infante 1, 2, A. Bravo-Sanchez 1, F. Jimenez 1, J. Abian-Vicen 1

1. Performance and Sport Rehabilitation Laboratory, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Spain
2. Hospital Universitario de Toledo, Castilla La Mancha, Toledo, Spain

Musculoskeletal Science and Practice - September 2021, Volume 56, Article no. 102456 (DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102456)

Skin anisotropy: Finding the optimal incision line for volar forearm in males and females

K. Rosicka 1, M. Hill 2, M. M. Wdowski 2

1. Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Physical Culture in Gorzow Wlkp., Poznan University of Physical Education, Gorzow Wlkp, Poland
2. Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Coventry University, United Kingdom

Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials - August 2021, Volume 124, Article no. 104805 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104805)

Factors affecting subjective and objective masticatory function in older adults: Importance of an integrated approach

Hee-Eun Kim 1, Haneul Lee 2

1.  Department of Dental Hygiene, Gachon University College of Health Science, Incheon, South Korea
2. Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Gachon University, Incheon, South Korea

Journal of Dentistry - August 2021, Volume 113, Article no. 103787 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2021.103787)

Biomechanical properties of the lips in a pre-orthodontic sample of adolescents and young adults

Danielle Hodgkinson 1, Sabarinath Prasad 1, Joseph S. Antoun 1, Li Mei 1, Mauro Farella 1, 2

1. Discipline of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
2. Department of Surgical Science, University of Cagliari, Italy

European Journal of Orthodontics - April 2022, Volume 44, Issue 2, Pages 232-239 (DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjab053)

Preliminary Assessment of Muscle Activity and Muscle Characteristics during Training with Powered Robotic Exoskeleton: A Repeated-Measures Study

Sung-Hyeon Kim 1, Ho-Jin Shin 1, Hwi-Young Cho 1, 2

Healthcare - August 2021, Volume 9, Issue 8, Article no. 1003 (DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9081003)

Effects of Foam Rolling Duration on Tissue Stiffness and Perfusion: A Randomized Cross-Over Trial

Jan Schroeder 1, Jan Wilke 2, Karsten Hollander 3

1. University of Hamburg, Faculty of Psychology and Human Movement Science, Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Hamburg, Germany
2. Goethe University Frankfurt, Institute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Frankfurt, Germany
3. MSH Medical School Hamburg, Institute of Interdisciplinary Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Hamburg, Germany

Journal of Sports Science & Medicine - August 2021, Volume 20, Pages 626-634 (DOI: 10.52082/jssm.2021.626)

Optimal Biomechanical Parameters for Measuring Sclerotic Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease

Laura X. Baker 1, 2, Fuyao Chen 1, 2, 3, 4, Austin Cronin 1, 2, 3, Heidi Chen 5, 6, Arved Vain 7, Madan Jagasia 5, Eric R. Tkaczyk 1, 2, 3, 5

1. Dermatology Service and Research Service, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
2. Vanderbilt Dermatology Translational Research Clinic, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
3. Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
4. Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
5. Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
6. Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
7. Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia

JID Innovations - September 2021, Volume 1, Issue 3, Article no. 100037 (DOI: 10.1016/j.xjidi.2021.100037)

Gender Difference in Architectural and Mechanical Properties of Medial Gastrocnemius–Achilles Tendon Unit In Vivo

Liqin Deng 1, 2, Xini Zhang 1, 2, Songlin Xiao 1, 2, Baofeng Wang 1, 2 and Weijie Fu 1, 2

Life - June 2021, Volume 11, Article no.569 (DOI: 10.3390/life11060569)