• 한국임상보건과학회지
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.991-997
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• 2017

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to muscle properties analysis of SCM(sternocleidomastoid) Muscle according to posture type when using smartphone. Methods. This study was conducted on 73 college students who are using smartphone. Subjects were analyzed myotonPRO to confirm, prone posture group, stand posture group, drop head above $45^{\circ}$in sit posture on a chair group and drop head below $45^{\circ}$in sit posture on a chair group were measured SCM muscle. The myotonPRO were measured one measurer, total 3 times. Comparative analysis of the each groups were investigated of SCM muscle properties. Results. We found that Frequency, Stiffness, Creep and Relaxation were appeared difference in each posture. F index was increased at drop head below $45^{\circ}$group than stand posture group. S index was increased at drop head above $45^{\circ}$group than prone posture group. C index was decreased at drop head below $45^{\circ}$group and drop head above $45^{\circ}$group than prone posture group. R index was decreased at drop head above $45^{\circ}$group than prone posture group. Conclusions. The muscle properties were appeared difference in each posture of SCM muscle using smartphone.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.97-106
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• 2024

본 연구는 육계(Ross 308, Arbor Acres)에서 나타나는 가슴살 경화도를 비침습적 디지털 촉진장치인 MyotonPRO^®를 사용하여 분석하였다. 이 논문의 목적은 육계의 생축에서 가슴 경직성의 변이를 측정할 수 있는가와 그 변이가 다른 형질과 어떤 상관을 갖는 지 알아보는 것이다. 연구결과, Ross 308과 Arbor Acres 모두에서 주령에 따라 가슴살 경화도의 변화가 관찰되었으며, 특히 2주차와 8주차에 높은 심각도를 보였다. 연구된 다양한 측정 형질들은 모두 WB의 발현과 관련이 있음을 보여준다. 또한, 가슴살의 무게와 가슴살 경화도 간에는 높은 양의 상관관계가 관찰되어, 증가하는 가슴살 무게가 가슴살 경화도 증가와 연관될 수 있음을 시사한다. 본 연구에서는 Ross 308과 Arbor Acres 품종의 가슴살 Stiffness를 측정하고 이를 WB 현상이 보고된 Ross 708의 데이터와 비교했으며, Ross 308과 Arbor Acres에서는 Ross 708에 비해 상대적으로 낮은 Stiffness 수치가 관찰되어 WB 현상이 발현되지 않았음을 시사한다. 이 결과는 품종에 따른 가슴살의 특성 차이를 나타내며, WB 발현에 영향을 미치는 요인에 대한 추가 연구가 필요하다고 사료된다. 사양 실험에서 나타난 결과는 Ross 308과 Arbor Acres 품종에서 WB 발생률과 관리 전략에 대한 이해를 높이는데 기여하며, 더 나아가 가금산업에서 WB를 줄이기 위한 유전적 선발 및 사육 관리 기법 개발에 중요한 정보를 제공할 것으로 기대된다. 또한 본 연구에서는 MyotonPRO^® 장비의 효율성과 한계에 대한 평가도 포함되어 있으므로 향후 연구에서는 이 장비의 활용성을 더욱 개선할 수 있는 방안을 모색하는 데 기여하고자 한다.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.446-453
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• 2022

Objective: The popularization of smartphones can lead to abnormal cervical alignment in university students. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship among smartphone screen time, cervical alignment, and muscle function in university students. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Seventy-five university students participated in the study. They completed the evaluation of cervical alignment and muscle function, such as handgrip strength, proprioception, and muscle quality (tone, stiffness, and relaxation time). All participants recorded their general characteristics and individual smartphone screen time before the evaluation. They were evaluated craniovertebral angle (CVA) using smartphone application (angle meter 360) for measuring cervical alignment. The muscle function was assessed using a digital hand-held dynamometer, dual inclinometer, and MyotonPRO device. Results: Of all participants, twenty-five university students had forward head posture (CVA<49°, 33.33%). Independent t-test revealed that there were significant differences on smartphone screen time, muscle stiffness, and muscle relaxation between the participants with and without forward head posture (p<0.05). There were significant correlations between the smartphone screen time and the CVA, muscle tone, and muscle relaxation (r=-0.493, 0.250, and -0.500, respectively). Conclusions: The results indicate that the university students with forward head posture had high smartphone screen time and muscle stiffness compared to the students without forward head posture, and smartphone screen time might be associated with cervical alignment and muscle quality.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.101-109
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• 2023

Objective: The aim of this study is to verify the differences in muscle characteristics of elite level swimmers before and after a 2-hour practice session. Method: The study was conducted on 15 elite swimmers. Preliminary measurements for each muscle (Anterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii, Biceps Brachii, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris) were taken using the MyotonPRO device before training. After approximately 2 hours of training, the same muscle areas were measured again. The collected data was analyzed through descriptive statistics and two-way 2×2 RG·RM ANOVA, and all statistical significance levels were set at α=.05. Results: After analyzing the characteristics of the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris (FCU) before and after training in both proficiency level swimmers (excellent, non-excellent), it was found that the interaction effect of group X repetition in muscle tension (F), muscle stiffness (S), and body recovery time (R) was statistically significant. Secondly, in the analysis of the Biceps Brachii (BB), the main effect of repetition in muscle tension (F), muscle stiffness (S), and body recovery time (R) was statistically significant. Furthermore, the interaction effect of group X repetition in muscle stiffness (S) and body recovery time (R) was statistically significant. Conclusion: The efficient use of FCU and BB suggests that it is an important factor distinguishing the performance of excellent and non-excellent swimmers in swimming. Therefore, if we develop and apply measures to efficiently utilize FCU and BB during training, it can help improve the performance of the athletes.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.13-21
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• 2018

Background: After a stroke, the patient may have abnormal muscle tone due to abnormal alignment. Physical therapists have used stretching, neural mobilization other methods to treat patients after stroke. In addition, joint mobilization is also used to stimulation in pathway of cervical segmental region and to normal cervical spine alignment. Objects: The purpose of this study was to determine whether Maitland cervical spine mobilization has an immediate effect on muscle tone and stiffness of upper extremity. Methods: Thirty subjects were divided into a experimental group ($n_1=10$), a placebo group ($n_2=10$), and a control group ($n_3=10$). The Maitland cervical spine mobilization was applied in the supine position. Immediately after the intervention, muscle tone and stiffness of biceps brachii, brachioradialis, deltoid, and pectoralis major were measured using Myoton(R)PRO. In the placebo group, sham mobilization was applied to the fifth and sixth cervical vertebra, and the control group was instructed to control breathing. Results: In the experimental group, significant differences were found in muscle tone and stiffness of biceps brachii and brachioradialis in comparison with the affected side and the non-affected side before the intervention (p<.05), whereas there was no significant difference after the intervention (p>.05). Muscle tone of biceps brachii on the non-affected side and pectoralis major on the affected side was significantly decreased before and after the intervention (p<.05). The placebo and control group showed no changes on the non-affected and affected side, and no significant differences were detected before and after the intervention. All the groups revealed no significant differences in muscle tone and stiffness of upper extremity before and after the intervention. Conclusion: This study suggests that the application of Maitland cervical spine mobilization enhanced muscle tone of upper extremity on the involved side symmetrically, and influenced a decrease in muscle tone.