The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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A Study of Muscle Imbalance of Head, Cervical and Shoulder Region

두부, 경부, 견부의 근육불균형에 관한 연구

  • Bae, Sung-Soo (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Taegu University) ;
  • Kim, Byung-Jo (Department of physical Therapy, Dongeui Medical Center) ;
  • Lee, Keun-Heui (Department of Physical Therapy, Kangdong Hospital)
  • 배성수 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과) ;
  • 김병조 (동의의료원 물리치료실) ;
  • 이근희 (강동병원 물리치료실)
  • Published : 2001.12.21
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Abstract

This study were to review of muscle imbalance of head, cervical and shoulder region. Head, cervical and shoulder region is a complicated mechanical unit. interconnected by numerous soft tissue links. These links, or articulation are functionaly and reflexly interdependent on one another. The line of gravity falls anterior to the transverse axis of rotation for flexion and extension of the head and creates a flexion moment. which tends to tut the head forward, is counteracted by tension in the tectorial membrane, and ligamentum nuchae, and by activity of the neck extensors. Therefore, the flexion moment equilibrate with the extension moment. Changing of the equilibrium will make mid cervical straight. It will make forward head posture(FHP) also. FHP makes imbalance of suboccipital muscles, suprahyoid muscles and infrahyoid muscles. It has some relationship with temporomandibular joint, spine and equilibrium of pelvis.

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