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Assessing Congenital Muscular Torticollis Using Myotonometry: A Novel Approach. 用肌测法评估先天性肌性斜颈：一种新方法。

IF 1.6 4区医学

Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions Pub Date : 2025-09-01

Derya Azim, Gönül Acar, Emine Atıcı, Türkü Düzel

{"title":"Assessing Congenital Muscular Torticollis Using Myotonometry: A Novel Approach.","authors":"Derya Azim, Gönül Acar, Emine Atıcı, Türkü Düzel","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: This study aimed to evaluate sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle properties in infants with Congenital Muscular Torticollis (CMT) using myotonometry and determine its sensitivity to changes following physiotherapy.Methods: Twenty-five infants (0-12 months) diagnosed with CMT participated in this study from May 2023 to February 2024. They underwent an 8-week physiotherapy program. Muscle tone, elasticity, and stiffness were measured using myotonometry, muscle strength by the Muscle Function Scale (MFS), and neck range of motion by an arthrodial protractor before and after treatment.Results: The mean age was 4 ± 1.56 months. Significant differences in SCM tone and stiffness between affected and intact sides were observed pre-treatment (p<0.05) but were not significant post-treatment (p>0.05). Intra-group improvements were significant for muscle tone (p=0.005), elasticity (p=0.009), stiffness (p=0.009), strength (p=0.006), and neck range of motion (p=0.021). Muscle tone decreased by 19.65%, muscle stiffness by 24.99%, and muscle elasticity improved by 9.42%. Passive lateral flexion increased by 59.09% and passive rotation by 25.40%.Conclusions: SCM muscle properties differ between sides in individuals with CMT; however, myotonometry effectively detects improvements following physiotherapy, making it a valuable clinical evaluation tool. Nevertheless, the relatively small sample size should be taken into account when interpreting the findings.","PeriodicalId":16430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions","volume":"25 3","pages":"276-282"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12401470/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144957701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Percussion Massage Therapy Reduced EMG Activity During Standing Heel Raise. 打击按摩疗法可减少站立时抬高脚跟时的肌电活动。

IF 1.6 4区医学

Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions Pub Date : 2025-09-01

Mikulas Hank, Lukas Michal, Dai Sugimoto, Ferdia Fallon Verbruggen, Pavol Pivovarnicek, Petr Miratsky, Frantisek Zahalka, Tomas Maly

{"title":"Percussion Massage Therapy Reduced EMG Activity During Standing Heel Raise.","authors":"Mikulas Hank, Lukas Michal, Dai Sugimoto, Ferdia Fallon Verbruggen, Pavol Pivovarnicek, Petr Miratsky, Frantisek Zahalka, Tomas Maly","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: This study examined the acute impact of percussion massage therapy (PMT) on calf muscle activation during heel raises in individuals with and without chronic ankle instability (CAI).Methods: Thirty-nine university students, 20 with CAI and 19 controls, were randomized to 30 seconds of PMT or no intervention (NOPMT). Surface EMG measured medial gastrocnemius activity during heel raise before and after.Results: Pre-intervention, CAI limbs displayed significantly lower peak muscle activation than limbs without CAI (26%, p = 0.012). Post-intervention, both PMT groups showed significant reductions in peak EMG (CAI: 10%, controls: 12%, p < 0.05), while NOPMT groups remained unchanged.Conclusion: These results indicate CAI is associated with reduced calf muscle activation, and PMT further decreases it. However, PMT's activation-reducing effect may be counterproductive when increased muscle activation is desired, necessitating further research on PMT's interaction with activation exercises. Further research is needed to explore the long-term effects and optimal timing of PMT in rehabilitation and athletic settings.","PeriodicalId":16430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions","volume":"25 3","pages":"307-315"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12401469/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144957813","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Acute Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on the Anterior Trunk Flexion in Sedentary Female University Students. 全身振动对久坐女大学生躯干前屈的急性影响。

IF 1.7 4区医学

Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions Pub Date : 2025-06-01

Mariam A Ameer, Ammar M Al Abbad, Arun Vijay Subbarayalu, Vinosh Kumar Purushothaman, Hadeel S Alsirhani, Mohamed I Kamel

{"title":"Acute Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on the Anterior Trunk Flexion in Sedentary Female University Students.","authors":"Mariam A Ameer, Ammar M Al Abbad, Arun Vijay Subbarayalu, Vinosh Kumar Purushothaman, Hadeel S Alsirhani, Mohamed I Kamel","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: This study assessed the impact of whole-body vibration (WBV) exercise with a low frequency (30 Hz) on anterior trunk flexion flexibility among sedentary female university students.Methods: A pre-test and post-test experimental study design was carried out with 60 sedentary females in the age range of 20 to 30 years, who were divided evenly into an experimental group and a control group. Participants in the experimental group underwent three sessions of WBV exercise on a Power Plate platform (2 minutes each session, frequency 30 Hz, and amplitude 2 mm), followed by 1 minute of rest in between sessions. The participants in the control group stood on the Power Plate platform with the mechanical vibration turned off. The anterior trunk flexion test was used to assess the degree of flexibility.Results: The WBV technique significantly improved the anterior trunk flexion (mean difference 2.60; 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.2384-2.9617, p<0.05). The experimental group showed greater improvement (mean difference 2.20; 95% CI: 1.037-3.363, p<0.05) compared to the control group, as well as a larger effect size.Conclusion: Acute WBV immediately improved the anterior trunk flexion flexibility in female sedentary university students.","PeriodicalId":16430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions","volume":"25 2","pages":"192-200"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12131080/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144199397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Bilateral Characteristics of the Achilles Tendon and Their Relationship with Jump Performance in University Kendo Athletes. 高校剑道运动员跟腱双侧特征及其与跳跃成绩的关系。

IF 1.7 4区医学

Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions Pub Date : 2025-06-01

Nene Iwamoto, Yuji Arita, Hideyuki Takahashi

{"title":"Bilateral Characteristics of the Achilles Tendon and Their Relationship with Jump Performance in University Kendo Athletes.","authors":"Nene Iwamoto, Yuji Arita, Hideyuki Takahashi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: This study aimed to examine the morphological characteristics and stiffness of the bilateral Achilles tendon (AT) and jump performance, as well as to investigate the relationship between these factors in male and female university Kendo athletes.Methods: Ten male and ten female trained university Kendo players participated in the study. Magnetic resonance imaging was used to capture images of the sagittal and transverse images of the AT, from which the transverse cross-sectional area (CSA), length, and volume were calculated. AT stiffness was also assessed using the MyotonPRO, and rebound jump and single-leg hop performance were measured.Results: The maximum CSA of the AT was significantly greater in the left leg than in the right leg (p<0.05). No significant relationship was found between AT characteristics and jumping performance, regardless of gender or whether the left or right leg was considered.Conclusions: These results suggest that the characteristic kinematic loading of the left leg during jumping in Kendo may lead to different adaptations in AT morphology between the left and right legs, regardless of gender.","PeriodicalId":16430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions","volume":"25 2","pages":"232-238"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12131084/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144199399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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In Memory of Professor Dr. med. Jörn Rittweger (1962-2025). 纪念医学博士教授Jörn Rittweger（1962-2025）。

IF 1.7 4区医学

Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions Pub Date : 2025-06-01

Petra Frings-Meuthen, Hans Degens, Christoph S Clemen, Edwin Mulder, Jochen Zange, Hirofumi Tanaka, Dominik Pesta

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Study on the Predictive Value of Inflammatory Factors and Biomarkers in Synovial Fluid for Disease Progression in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients. 滑膜液中炎症因子和生物标志物对膝骨关节炎患者疾病进展的预测价值研究。

IF 1.7 4区医学

Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions Pub Date : 2025-06-01

Chongtian Zhu, Liangjun Jiang, Kai Liu, Na Shi

{"title":"Study on the Predictive Value of Inflammatory Factors and Biomarkers in Synovial Fluid for Disease Progression in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients.","authors":"Chongtian Zhu, Liangjun Jiang, Kai Liu, Na Shi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To explore the expression levels of inflammatory factors (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α) and biomarkers (MMPs, COMP) in the synovial fluid of patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) at different Kellgren-Lawrence (K-L) grades and to analyze their predictive effect on disease progression.Methods: This was a retrospective single-center study involving 154 KOA patients, divided into four K-L grades: grade 1 (37 cases), grade 2 (39 cases), grade 3 (42 cases), and grade 4 (36 cases). Inflammatory factors (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α) and biomarkers (MMPs, COMP) were measured in synovial fluid. Visual analog scale (VAS) and WOMAC scores were also assessed. One-way ANOVA and the Kruskal-Wallis test were used to compare differences between groups, while correlation and multiple regression analyses evaluated the impact of these indicators on disease progression.Results: IL-6 levels significantly increased with higher K-L grade. COMP levels also varied significantly across grades. Correlation analysis revealed that IL-6 (r=0.7021, P<0.001) and COMP (r=0.8579, P<0.001) were strongly correlated with K-L grade. Multiple regression analysis identified IL-6 and COMP as independent predictors of disease progression.Conclusion: IL-6 and COMP in synovial fluid are significantly associated with KOA disease grading and progression. These biomarkers can aid in disease monitoring and early intervention, providing a basis for personalized treatment.","PeriodicalId":16430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions","volume":"25 2","pages":"186-191"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12131078/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144199407","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Efficacy of Atorvastatin Against Venous Thromboembolism After Total Hip Arthroplasty. 阿托伐他汀抗全髋关节置换术后静脉血栓栓塞的疗效。

IF 1.7 4区医学

Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions Pub Date : 2025-06-01

Huajiang Liu, Yi Kang

{"title":"Efficacy of Atorvastatin Against Venous Thromboembolism After Total Hip Arthroplasty.","authors":"Huajiang Liu, Yi Kang","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: We examined the effect of atorvastatin on the prevention and management of venous thromboembolism (VTE) after total hip arthroplasty (THA).Methods: A total of 300 patients were equally assigned to a treatment group and a control group. The treatment group received oral atorvastatin calcium tablets (20 mg/day) starting on the first day after surgery. The incidence of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, incision hemorrhage, postoperative infection, and incision ecchymosis were evaluated in both groups. Additionally, hemoglobin levels, hematocrit, visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores, Harris hip scores, and Harris grading were compared between the two groups.Results: The incidence of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, incision hemorrhage, postoperative infection, and incision ecchymosis was significantly lower in the treatment group after atorvastatin intervention (P < 0.05 vs. control group). The hemoglobin levels, hematocrits, and VAS scores in the treatment group were significantly lower on days 1, 3, 7, and 14 after surgery (P < 0.05 vs. control group). The Harris hip scores and the number of patients with excellent Harris grading were significantly higher in the treatment group (P < 0.05 vs. control group).Conclusion: Atorvastatin is effective in preventing VTE after THA and in improving postoperative joint function.","PeriodicalId":16430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions","volume":"25 2","pages":"201-207"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12131077/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144199401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Gross Motor Function and Musculoskeletal Deformities in Children With Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome. 先天性寨卡病毒综合征儿童的大运动功能和肌肉骨骼畸形

IF 1.7 4区医学

Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions Pub Date : 2025-06-01

Alessandro Uono Sanchez, Altair Gustavo Saura Martins, Ana Patricia Montebello Medeiros Bahé, Francisco Oliveira Zucchi, Moacir Miguel Borges de Almeida, Múcio Brandão Vaz de Almeida, Rodrigo Mendes Heilmann, Sabrina Giovana Cavalcanti Lucas, Vanessa Van der Linden, Epitácio Leite Rolim Filho

{"title":"Gross Motor Function and Musculoskeletal Deformities in Children With Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome.","authors":"Alessandro Uono Sanchez, Altair Gustavo Saura Martins, Ana Patricia Montebello Medeiros Bahé, Francisco Oliveira Zucchi, Moacir Miguel Borges de Almeida, Múcio Brandão Vaz de Almeida, Rodrigo Mendes Heilmann, Sabrina Giovana Cavalcanti Lucas, Vanessa Van der Linden, Epitácio Leite Rolim Filho","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: The objective of the present study was to assess gross motor function and describe musculoskeletal deformities in patients diagnosed with Congenital zika syndrome (CZS).Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, carried out at the Association for Assistance of Disabled Children (AACD) in Pernambuco, Brazil, between June 2017 and April 2023. Medical records and assessments were carried out to describe musculoskeletal deformities and measure gross motor function, using the GMFM-88.Results: The study included 37 patients between 1 and 2 years old, 56.8% infected during the first trimester of pregnancy. The patients' mean GMFM value was 5.63 and standard deviation was 6.37. A moderate correlation was observed between head circumference at birth and the patients' current gross motor function (Pearson coeficient = 0.594) (p<0.001). We also observed 19 types of deformities, which were more prevalent in the lower limbs.Conclusion: CZS brings significant impairments to motor function and the musculoskeletal system. In this context, measuring head circumference at birth can serve as a predictor of impaired gross motor function in these children.","PeriodicalId":16430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions","volume":"25 2","pages":"172-177"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12131074/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144199402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Regional Migratory Osteoporosis. 区域性迁移性骨质疏松症。

IF 1.7 4区医学

Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions Pub Date : 2025-06-01

Christos Koutserimpas, Athanasios Karamitros, Nikolaos-Achilleas Arkoudis, Vasileios Pastamentzas, Dimitrios Kotzias, Symeon Naoum, Efstathios Chronopoulos

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Relationships and Patterns of Variation in the Strength of Finger and Wrist Flexor Muscle Groups and the Identification of Simulated Paralysis. 手指和手腕屈肌群力量变化的关系和模式以及模拟麻痹的识别。

IF 1.7 4区医学

Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions Pub Date : 2025-06-01

Dong Gao, Zeren Yang, Dong Tian, Qing Xia, Xinyao Li, Wentao Xia

{"title":"Relationships and Patterns of Variation in the Strength of Finger and Wrist Flexor Muscle Groups and the Identification of Simulated Paralysis.","authors":"Dong Gao, Zeren Yang, Dong Tian, Qing Xia, Xinyao Li, Wentao Xia","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To investigate the relationship between muscle strength in various flexor muscle groups of the fingers and wrist and establishes a method for identifying simulated paralysis using the MicroFET2 muscle strength tester.Methods: Subjects were divided into three groups: a young cooperative group (n = 60), an elder cooperative group (n = 17), and a simulated paralysis group (n = 25). The peak force of wrist palmar flexion, thumb palmar abduction, and distal finger flexion was measured in different positions using the MicroFET2.Results: The highest muscle strength was observed in wrist joint dorsal extension at 30°, followed by the neutral position at 0°, and then palmar flexion at 30°. For thumb palmar abduction, strength was higher at 30° than at 60°. Regarding overall flexion strength, wrist palmar flexion was the strongest, followed by the thumb, then the index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and finally, the little finger. In contrast, the simulated paralysis group exhibited irregular muscle strength patterns, providing a basis for identifying simulated muscle weakness.Conclusion: The use of MicroFET2 for measuring finger and wrist flexor muscle strength reveals consistent patterns, aiding in the detection of simulated muscle weakness. These findings enhance the objectivity and accuracy of muscle strength testing in forensic clinical practice.","PeriodicalId":16430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions","volume":"25 2","pages":"219-231"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12131081/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144199406","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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