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KMID : 1195020180140020125
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Archives of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
2018 Volume.14 No. 2 p.125 ~ p.131
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Changes in Physiological Characteristics of Trapezius, Multifidus and Hamstring Muscles According to Tilt Angle of Exercise Bed in Elderly
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Kim Jung-Jin
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study investigated the effects of changing the tilt angle of the exercise bed on physiological characteristics of trapezius, multifidus, and hamstring muscle function.
Methods: Twenty elderly who complains of back and lumbar pain or discomfort participated in this study (average age: 64.70±4.55 years). The physiological characteristics, including muscle tone (F), dynamic stiffness (S), and elasticity (D) of trapezius, multifidus, and hamstring muscles were measured by a Myoton device at three tilt angles (0, 15, and 30 degrees) during exercise.
Results: The muscle tone, dynamic stiffness, and elasticity of the right trapezius and left hamstring muscle showed significant differences (p<0.05) according to exercise bed tilt angle, while the other muscles showed no significant differences.
Conclusions: Our results demonstrate that physiological characteristics of the upper and lower extremity muscles are affected ipsilaterally, according to the tilt angles of the exercise bed.
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KEYWORD
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Exercise bed, Low back pain, Myotone, Muscle function
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