scholarly journals Development of a new method of measurement of cranio-cervical flexor muscle performance

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaun O'Leary
Keyword(s):  
New Method ◽  
Muscle Performance ◽  
Flexor Muscle ◽  
Method Of Measurement

scholarly journals A New Method of Isometric Dynamometry for the Craniocervical Flexor Muscles

2005 ◽  
Vol 85 (6) ◽  
pp. 556-564 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaun P O'Leary ◽  
Bill T Vicenzino ◽  
Gwendolen A Jull
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
New Method ◽  
Muscle Performance ◽  
Neutral Position ◽  
Flexor Muscle ◽  
Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Flexor Muscles ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background and Purpose. A new method of dynamometry has been developed to measure the performance of the craniocervical (CC) flexor muscles by recording the torque that these muscles exert on the cranium around the CC junction. This report describes the method, the specifications of the instrument, and the preliminary reliability data. Subjects and Methods. For the reliability study, 20 subjects (12 subjects with a history of neck pain, 8 subjects without a history of neck pain) performed, on 2 occasions, maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) tests of CC flexion in 3 positions within the range of CC flexion and submaximal sustained tests (20% and 50% of MVIC) in the middle range of CC flexion (craniocervical neutral position). Reliability coefficients were calculated to establish the test-retest reliability of the measurements. Results. The method demonstrated good reliability over 2 sessions in the measurement of MVIC (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC]=.79–.93, SEM=0.6–1.4 N·m) and in the measurement of steadiness (standard deviation of torque amplitude) of a sustained contraction at 20% of MVIC (ICC=.74–.80, SEM=0.01 N·m), but not at 50% of MVIC (ICC=.07–.76, SEM=0.04–0.13 N·m). Discussion and Conclusion. The new dynamometry method appears to have potential clinical application in the measurement of craniocervical flexor muscle performance.

Specificity in Retraining Craniocervical Flexor Muscle Performance

2007 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaun O'Leary ◽  
Gwendolen Jull ◽  
Mehwa Kim ◽  
Bill Vicenzino
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Performance ◽  
Flexor Muscle

EFFICACY OF PRESSURE-BIOFEEDBACK GUIDED DEEP CERVICAL FLEXOR TRAINING ON NECK PAIN AND MUSCLE PERFORMANCE IN VISUAL DISPLAY TERMINAL OPERATORS

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (03) ◽  
pp. 1350011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Nezamuddin ◽  
Shahnawaz Anwer ◽  
Sohrab Ahmad Khan ◽  
Ameed Equebal
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Visual Display ◽  
Muscle Performance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Women Patients ◽  
Flexor Muscle ◽  
Visual Display Terminal ◽  
Pressure Biofeedback

Purpose: This randomized trial study compared the efficacy of pressure-biofeedback guided deep cervical flexor training as an adjunct with conventional exercise on pain and muscle performance in visually displayed terminal operators. Methods: A total of 50 (22 men and 28 women) patients with neck pain participated in the study. Patients were randomly placed into two groups: a biofeedback group (n = 25) and a control group (n = 25). The biofeedback group received pressure-biofeedback guided deep cervical flexor training program for 5 days a week for 6 weeks, whereas the control group received an exercise program only. Results: On intergroup comparisons, the deep cervical flexor performance in biofeedback group, at the end of 6th week was significantly higher than those of control group (p < 0.01). Pain intensity was also significantly reduced in biofeedback group when compared to control group at the end of trial (p < 0.004). Conclusion: The addition of pressure-biofeedback to a 6-week conventional program appeared to increase deep cervical flexor muscle performance, compared to the exercise program alone for people with reduced muscle performance.

Lateral pelvic displacement during walking: retest reliability of a new method of measurement

1998 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 243-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.J Dodd ◽  
M.E Morris ◽  
T.A Matyas ◽  
T.V Wrigley ◽  
P.A Goldie
Keyword(s):  
New Method ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Method Of Measurement

A Study of Intrinsic Factors in Patients with Stress Fractures of the Tibia

1996 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 477-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid Ekenman ◽  
Li Tsai-Felländer ◽  
Pär Westblad ◽  
Ibrahim Turan ◽  
Christer Rolf
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Stress Fracture ◽  
Reference Group ◽  
Intrinsic Factor ◽  
Gait Pattern ◽  
Stress Fractures ◽  
Muscle Performance ◽  
Plantar Flexor ◽  
Flexor Muscle ◽  
Intrinsic Factors

We aimed to study intrinsic factors in 29 consecutive patients with well-documented unilateral stress fractures of the tibia. Anthropometry, range of motion, isokinetic plantar flexor muscle performance, and gait pattern were analyzed. The uninjured leg served as the control. A reference group of 30 uninjured subjects was compared regarding gait pattern. Anterior stress fractures of the tibia (N = 10) were localized in the push-off/ landing leg in 9/10 athletes, but were similarly distributed between legs in posteromedial injuries (N = 19). Ten (30%) of the stress fracture subjects had bilateral high foot arches, similar to those found in the reference group. There were no other systematic differences in anthropometry, range of motion, gait pattern, or isokinetic plantar flexor muscle peak torque and endurance between injured and uninjured legs. No other differences were found between anterior and posteromedial stress fractures. We conclude that anterior stress fractures of the tibia occur mainly in the push-off/landing leg in athletes. Within the limitations of our protocol, no registered intrinsic factor was found to be directly associated with the occurrence of a stress fracture of the tibia.

A new method of measurement of diffusivities of gases in liquids

1976 ◽  
Vol 31 (11) ◽  
pp. 1091-1097 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Sovová ◽  
J. Procházka
Keyword(s):  
New Method ◽  
Method Of Measurement

scholarly journals The development of a new method of idiographic measurement for dynamic assessment intervention

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-60
Author(s):  
Emma Hurley ◽  
Raegan Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Assessment ◽  
Scoring Systems ◽  
New Method ◽  
Card Sort ◽  
Research Perspective ◽  
Method Of Measurement ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Method Of Assessment ◽  
Procrustean Analysis ◽  
Methods Of Measurement

Abstract This paper proposes a new method of idiographic measurement for dynamic assessment (DA) intervention. There are two main methods of measurement for DA intervention; split -half tests and integrated scoring systems. Split-half tests of ability have proved useful from a research perspective. Integrated scoring systems coupled with case studies are useful from a practitioner perspective. The purpose of this research is to bridge the gap between research and practice by developing a methodology that is compatible with both. To this end the paper proposes a measureable idiographic method of measurement, which utilises multi-dimensional scaling (MDS) and general procrustean analysis (GPA) to analyse the result of card-sort data gathered from a learner across the entire intervention. This approach provides a method of assessment, which is both compatible with individual intervention and suited to building a body of evidence-based research for DA. An example of the method in practice is given for illustrative purposes. The initial results suggest that this approach provides a methodology that satisfies the requirements of both practitioners when formulating targeted intervention and researchers who require methods of measurement of change in ability of the individual over time.

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