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http://dx.doi.org/10.15268/ksim.2019.7.4.301

Effects of Neck Stabilizing Exercise on Muscle Characteristics, Muscle Activity and Posture in Patients with Cervicogenic Headache  

Park, Seungkyu (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Sehan University)
Yoon, Jonghyuk (Samsung Mi-Plus Clinic)
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Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine / v.7, no.4, 2019 , pp. 301-309 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose : The purpose of this study was to provide an effective method of exercise therapy for patients with cervicogenic headache. Methods : The subjects were divided into the following two groups according to the intervention received: cervical stretch exercise (n=15, control group) cervix-stabilizing exercise (n=15, experimental group) tone (Hz) and stiffness (N/m) of the suboccipital and upper trapezius muscles were measured. T1 slope angle and neck tilt angle were measured. After the exercise program intervention, a greater amount of change in muscle tone and stiffness of suboccipital and upper trapezius muscles was found in the experimental group, as compared to the control group. Greater amount of change in posture was found in the experimental group, as compared to the control group (p<0.05). Results : After the exercise program intervention, a greater amount of change in muscle tone and stiffness of suboccipital and upper trapezius muscles was found in the experimental group, as compared to the control group. Greater amount of change in posture was found in the experimental group, as compared to the control group (p<0.05). Conclusion : The neck-stabilizing exercise were shown to be effective in decreasing the tone of the cervical muscles by stabilizing the cervical bone and improving muscle activity, and in improving the posture by decreasing muscle tone and stiffness.
Keywords
cervicogenic headache; neck stabilization; T1 slope angle; neck tilt angle;
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