Parameters Representing Muscle Tone, Elasticity and Stiffness of Biceps Brachii in Healthy Older Males: Symmetry and Within-Session Reliability Using the MyotonPRO

Bailey, Louise

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“…Identify the degree of asymmetry in of both sides using myotonometry could serve as an alternative tool to identify if micro-injury, deformity or overtraining has occurred [8,9]. More studies combined with clinical results and myotonometric measurements are necessary.…”

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“…A muscle a non-standard body -a living tissue created function and always in the functions -would never achieve to absolute relaxation, resulting in some variability within or inter-day measurements [6][7][8][9]. Future research should include electromyography to ascertain whether the complete muscle relaxation associated with myotonometric measurements and respective reliability.…”

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“…Their mean age was 29.3 ± 9.2 y, their mean height was 1.75 ± 0.06 m, and their mean body mass was 68.9 ± 8.7 kg. They were all non-professional sports players and were all right handedness, as determined using the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory [9]. Participants were required to avoid strenuous physical exercise between test sessions and to return for the second session the following day.…”

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“…Racket sports players and patients with neuromuscular deficits could have even higher degree of asymmetry. The study of side-to side symmetry in muscle properties in non-professional sports players should be developed in order to evaluate the degree of asymmetry in pathologic or injury condition [8,9]. Muscles can be categorized into tonic and phasic type muscles according to their distinct functions and properties [10,11], which may be associated with the viscoelastic properties and the degree of the symmetry between both sides of healthy muscles.…”

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Reliability and Asymmetry Profiles of Myotonometric Measurements in Healthy Skeletal Muscles

Lam¹,

Mok²,

Lee³

et al. 2014

J Nov Physiother

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IntroductionMyotonometric measuring devices have become increasingly popular in assessing viscoelastic properties of muscles that has application before and after applying physiotherapy treatments, because they are non-invasive, portable and easy to administer [1]. Myotonometic measurement can provide information about muscle stiffness, oscillation frequency, and muscle decrement for injury identification and status monitoring of skeletal muscles [1][2][3][4]. Changes in viscoelastic properties are usually linked to work and sports related overuse and overtraining syndromes [5]. Measurements, which do not produce consistent results, cannot be considered valid. To date, few studies have investigated the reliability of muscle stiffness, oscillation frequency, and decrement measurements [6][7][8].It is normal to have some asymmetry between two sides, as we tend to use muscles of the dominant side more. Racket sports players and patients with neuromuscular deficits could have even higher degree of asymmetry. The study of side-to side symmetry in muscle properties in non-professional sports players should be developed in order to evaluate the degree of asymmetry in pathologic or injury condition [8,9]. Muscles can be categorized into tonic and phasic type muscles according to their distinct functions and properties [10,11], which may be associated with the viscoelastic properties and the degree of the symmetry between both sides of healthy muscles. The objective of the present study was to comprehensively evaluate the reliability and side-to-side asymmetry in the three variables of common phasic and tonic muscles during relaxed state. Such information has application in muscle assessment when providing appropriate training and rehabilitation prescriptions. Materials and MethodsFourteen healthy physical active male participants took part in this study on two consecutive days. Their mean age was 29.3 ± 9.2 y, their mean height was 1.75 ± 0.06 m, and their mean body mass was 68.9 ± 8.7 kg. They were all non-professional sports players and were all right handedness, as determined using the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory [9]. Participants were required to avoid strenuous physical exercise between test sessions and to return for the second session the following day. This design aimed to minimize the fatigue effect due to episodic physical activity. Written consent was obtained from the subjects and the testing procedure was approved by the Ethical Committee of the University.Bilateral recordings of the mechanical properties of eleven muscle sites in relaxed state were measured using a Myometer (Myoton-3, Müomeetria AS, Tallinn, Estonia). The testing end (mass, 20 g; diameter, 3 mm) of the myometer was placed on and perpendicular to the target muscle. A mechanical impulse (force, 0.4N; period, 15 ms) was applied on the underlying tissues by the testing end to induce Abstract Background: Myotonometric measurement provides information about the muscle properties before and after

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“…The measurement procedure involved pressing the device against the skin. The skin surface oscillation induced by the MyotonPRO was measured to verify the value of the mechanical variability (Bailey et al, 2013).…”

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Effects of Kinesio Taping on Muscle Tone, Stiffness in Patients with Shoulder Pain

Choi

2017

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| Abstract |1 )PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of physical therapy plus Kinesio taping (KT) on muscle tone and stiffness in patients with shoulder pain.METHODS: This study included 22 participants who were divided into the experimental group (n=11) who underwent a routine physical therapy with KT and the control group (n=11) who received the same physical therapy only.The physical therapy consisted of heat application and electrical stimulation. Heat was applied for 10 minutes and electrical stimulation was conducted for 20 minutes.Intervention was provided over a 1-week period, and frequency for muscle tone and stiffness was measured to determine changes in shoulder muscle status. The muscles were supraspinatus and deltoid. Measurements were taken before, after 1day, 3day and after 1 week to identify timedependent effects of intervention.

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An International Continence Society (ICS) report on the terminology for pelvic floor muscle assessment

Frawley

Shelly

Morin

et al. 2021

Neurourology and Urodynamics

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Introduction The terminology for female and male pelvic floor muscle (PFM) assessment has expanded considerably since the first PFM function and dysfunction standardization of terminology document in 2005. New terms have entered assessment reports, and new investigations to measure PFM function and dysfunction have been developed. An update of this terminology was required to comprehensively document the terms and their definitions, and to describe the assessment method and interpretation of the finding, to standardize assessment procedures and aid diagnostic decision making. Methods This report combines the input of members of the Standardisation Committee of the International Continence Society (ICS) Working Group 16, with contributions from recognized experts in the field and external referees. A logical, sequential, clinically directed assessment framework was created against which the assessment process was mapped. Within categories and subclassifications, each term was assigned a numeric coding. A transparent process of 12 rounds of full working group and external review was undertaken to exhaustively examine each definition, plus additional extensive internal development, with decision making by collective opinion (consensus). Results A Terminology Report for the symptoms, signs, investigations, and diagnoses associated with PFM function and dysfunction, encompassing 185 separate definitions/descriptors, has been developed. It is clinically based with the most common assessment processes defined. Clarity and user‐friendliness have been key aims to make it interpretable by clinicians and researchers of different disciplines. Conclusion A consensus‐based Terminology Report for assessment of PFM function and dysfunction has been produced to aid clinical practice and be a stimulus for research.

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Parameters Representing Muscle Tone, Elasticity and Stiffness of Biceps Brachii in Healthy Older Males: Symmetry and Within-Session Reliability Using the MyotonPRO

Cited by 65 publications

References 35 publications

Reliability and Asymmetry Profiles of Myotonometric Measurements in Healthy Skeletal Muscles

Reliability and Asymmetry Profiles of Myotonometric Measurements in Healthy Skeletal Muscles

Effects of Kinesio Taping on Muscle Tone, Stiffness in Patients with Shoulder Pain

An International Continence Society (ICS) report on the terminology for pelvic floor muscle assessment

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