Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science (대한물리치료과학회지)

Korean Physical Therapy Science (대한물리치료과학회)
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Isometric Evaluation of the Flexors, Extensors and Lateral Flexors of the Cervical

경추 굴곡근과 신전근 및 외측굴곡근의 등척성 근력평가

  • Chung, Nack-Su (Department of Physical Therapy, Shingu Junior College) ;
  • Choi, Kyu-Hwan (Department of Physical Therapy, Ansan Junior College)
  • 정낙수 (신구전문대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 최규환 (안산전문대학 물리치료과)
  • Published : 1994.11.30
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Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the normative strength value for cervical flexors, extensors and right lateral flexors, left lateral flexors to provide a guideline for rehabilitation of cervical radiculopathy patients. The isometric evaluation of cervical flexors, extensors and lateral flexors by using the Hand-held dynamometer was performed on 50 males and 50 females. The result were as follows. The average cervical muscle strength were 5.7 kg in flexor. 10.5 kg in extensors, and 6.6 kg in right lateral flexor, 6.5 kg in left lateral flexor. There was statistically significant difference between the cervical flexors and extensors(p<0.01) but no significant difference between right lateral flexor and left lateral flexor. There was statistically significant difference between male and female(p<0.01). When one of cervical muscle was strong, also the others did in subjects(p<0.01) and the body weight was significantly releated to the cervical muscle strength(p<0.01).

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