Park Seung Kyu, Yang Dae Jung, Kim Je Ho, Heo Jae Won, Uhm Yo Han, Yoon Jong Hyuk
Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Physical Therapy, Sehan University, Republic of Korea.
J Phys Ther Sci. 2017 Feb;29(2):332-335. doi: 10.1589/jpts.29.332. Epub 2017 Feb 24.
[Purpose] This study aimed to compare and analyze the mechanical properties of the upper cervical muscles in patients with cervicogenic headache to identify efficient methods of treatment and diagnosis. [Subjects and Methods] A total of 40 subjects including 20 healthy individuals and 20 patients with cervicogenic headache were selected. A MyotonPRO device was used to measure the tone (Hz), stiffness (N/m), and elasticity (log decrement) of the suboccipital muscles and upper trapezius of the subjects. [Results] There was no significant difference between the 2 groups in the elasticity of the suboccipital muscles and upper trapezius. However, there was a statistically significant difference in tone and stiffness. [Conclusion] This study showed that the tone and stiffness of the suboccipital muscles and upper trapezius in patients with cervicogenic headache had increased compared to healthy subjects.
[目的] 本研究旨在比较和分析颈源性头痛患者上颈部肌肉的力学特性，以确定有效的治疗和诊断方法。[对象与方法] 共选取40名受试者，包括20名健康个体和20名颈源性头痛患者。使用MyotonPRO设备测量受试者枕下肌肉和上斜方肌的张力（Hz）、硬度（N/m）和弹性（对数减量）。[结果] 两组受试者枕下肌肉和上斜方肌的弹性无显著差异。然而，张力和硬度存在统计学上的显著差异。[结论] 本研究表明，与健康受试者相比，颈源性头痛患者枕下肌肉和上斜方肌的张力和硬度有所增加。
