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http://dx.doi.org/10.15268/ksim.2021.9.4.039

Aging-related Changes of the Mechanical Properties of the Erector Spinae Muscles in Young and Elderly Men  

Lee, Na-Kyung (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Konyang University)
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Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine / v.9, no.4, 2021 , pp. 39-47 More about this Journal
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Purpose : This study aimed to investigate age-related mechanical changes in the erector spinae muscles, specifically in terms of tone, elasticity, and stiffness, in the elderly population compared to the younger population Methods : The mechanical properties, including tone, elasticity, and stiffness, of the erector spinae muscles were measured using myotonometry in 47 male adult subjects, divided into the younger group (23 subjects aged 19 to 28 years) and the elderly group (22 subjects aged 69 to 83 years). The measurements were performed in both the prone and sitting positions. The tone, elasticity, and stiffness of the erector spinae muscles were statistically compared between the two groups using a t-test. Results : The study showed increased stiffness and decreased elasticity in the erector spinae muscles in the elderly group compared to the younger group (p<0.01~0.001). The results were similar in both the prone and sitting positions. Conclusion : There are age-related degenerative changes that affect the mechanical properties of the erector spinae muscles. In addition, myotonometry can be suggested to be a useful examination tool in evaluating these changes provided that further studies are conducted and standard methods of application have been established in the future.
Keywords
aging; elasticity; erector spinae muscle; myotonometry; stiffness; tone;
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