• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.39-42
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• 2016

Lateral epicondylitis with rupture of the radial collateral ligament of the elbow has not been reported in the literature. We report on a case of a recreational golfer who had not received steroid injection and had no trauma history. The patient was treated with open surgical repair. At 2 years follow-up, satisfactory clinical and radiological outcomes were observed with return to pre-injury level. The authors report this case and review the literature.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.23-30
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• 2007

Purpose: This study examined the correlation between the maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) and the muscle architecture in the extensor carpi radialis longus muscle during MVIC. Methods: The muscle area, volume were measured using a ultrasound imaging system to obtain the muscle architecture during the MVIC. For the mechanical muscle strength measurements, the MVIC was obtained using a dynamometer. Results: There was a significant correlation between the MVIC and the muscle area (r=0.498, p<0.01) and muscle volume (r=0.602, p<0.001). There was a significant correlation between the MVIC and density (r=-0.429, p<0.05). The area showed significant correlations with the muscle volume (r=0.699, p<0.001) and density (r=-0.429, p<0.05). In addition, there was a correlation between the volume and muscle density (r=0.555, p<0.01). Conclusion: There is close relationship between the MVIC and the muscle architecture in the extensor carpi radialis longus muscle during the MVIC.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.138-144
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• 2014

Lateral epicondylitis is one of the most common causes of elbow pain and has been known to be caused by degeneration of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB). Nonoperative treatment should be tried first in all patients, because it has been deemed highly successful; however only few prospective studies suggest that symptoms frequently was completely resolved. Operative treatment is indicated for recalcitrant pain after failed conservative treatment, which involves excision of the pathologic portion of the ECRB and results in a high degree of subjective relief and functional restoration. We will review the pathology of the lateral epicondylitis and operative and nonoperative treatment of lateral epicondylitis.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제4권4호
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• pp.83-90
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• 2016

Purpose : Recommended posture according to the location of operating teeth have been standardized in dental clinic to prevent musculoskeletal disorder. However, clinicians do not comply with this rule in many cases. This study investigated the effects of operating posture on cranio-cervical range of motion (CROM) and muscles activity of neck and upper extremity. Methods : Sixteen healthy dental hygiene students were participated. During operating posture (3 recommended and 3 experimental postures which were set front, side, back, respectively), CROM in the fronal and sagittal plane were measured by Cervical Range of Motion Instrument and muscle activities of Sternocleidomastoid, upper trapezius, middle deltoid, extensor carpi radialis, brachioradialis, and abductor pollicis brevis were measured by Pocket EMG system. Result : CROM were significantly decreased in recommended posture in comparison with experimental posture (p<.05). In addition, muscle activity of middle deltoid was significantly decreased in recommended front posture. Moreover, brachioradialis and extensor carpi radialis showed the same result in recommended back posture (p<.05). Conclusion : Recommended posture is close to neutral posture and to reduce muscle fatigue and overuse, which may considered as a preventing musculoskeletal disorder and partially explain its efficacy in dental clinic.

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.533-541
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• 2014

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the differences in electromyographic activities of upper extremity muscle between repeated taping and to compare the effects of each taping method in stroke patients. Background: Taping studies for functional improvement and pain relief of the UE have been conducted using various methods. Despite being an important factor when you treatment to a patient in a clinical attachment numbers situation quantitative research is that there is not at all to the taping at the time of application. Method: Twenty patients volunteered in this study and were tested under four taping conditions as follows, in random order: (1) no taping, (2) taping applied once, (3) taping applied twice, and (4) taping applied thrice. The muscle activity and maximum peak of the extensor carpi radialis muscle in electromyographic activities were measured, respectively. Results: The muscle activity and maximum peak of the extensor carpi radialis muscle showed significant differences among the four conditions (p<.05). In the post hoc test, the extensor muscle showed significant differences in muscle activity and maximum peak in electromyographic activities, except between taping applied twice and thrice. Conclusion: These findings demonstrate that repeated taping up to two times may be useful in improving the muscle activity and maximum peak of the extensor muscle. Application: This study provides useful information to future researchers regarding the effects of repeated taping applications on muscle activity and maximum peak of the muscles of the human body.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.127-139
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• 2007

The purpose of this study was to examine the pitching ability of baseball player by analysing the effect of elastic resistance exercise and pilates exercise on EMG. Five out of currently active highschool baseball player performed 5 times a week of elastic resistance exercise and pilates for 8 weeks, each for 100 minutes. They demonstrated significant increase in EMG after 8 weeks of exercise. Especially, in extensor carpi radialis brevis and flexor carpi radialis of fore arm, they demonstrated significant increase of inning figure after exercise. These results suggested that elastic resistance exercise and pilates exercise can improve pitching ability of baseball player according to inning.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.135-150
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• 1974

한국재내산양(韓國在來山羊) 11마리의 전지근(前肢筋)을 절개하여 관찰하였던 바 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 한국재내산양(韓國在來山羊)의 전지(前肢)에서는 다음과 같은 근(筋)들을 관찰할 수 있었다. 승모근(僧帽筋) M. trapezus, 릉형근(菱形筋) M. rhomboideus, 완두근(腕頭筋) M. brachiocephalicus, 쇄골하근(鎖骨下筋) M. subclavius, 견갑횡구근(肩甲橫究筋) M. omotransv-ersarius, 란배근(瀾背筋) M. latissimus dorsi, 천흉근(淺胸筋) M. pectoralis guperficialis, 탐흉근(探胸筋) M. pectorlis profundus, 복거근(腹鋸筋) M. serratus ventralis, 삼각근(三角筋) M. deltoideus, 극하근(棘下筋) M. infraspinatus, 극상근(棘上筋) M. supraspinatus, 견갑하근(肩甲下筋) M. subscapularis, 대원근(大圓筋) M. teres major, 소원근(小圓筋) M. theres minor, 전완근막장근(前腕筋膜張筋) M. tensor fascia antebrachii, 삼두완근(三頭腕筋) M. triceps brachii, 주근 M. anconeus, 이두완근(二頭腕筋) M. biceps brachii, 상완근(上腕筋) M. brachialis, 조훼완근(鳥喙腕筋) M. coracobrachialis, 요완신근(橈腕伸筋) M. extensor carpi radialis, 고유제삼지신근(固有第三指伸筋) M. extensor digiti tertii proprius, 총지신근(總指伸筋) M. extensor digitorum cemmunis 고유제사지신근(固有第四指伸筋) M. extensor digiti quartii proprius, 척완신근(尺腕伸筋) M. extensor carpi ulnaris, 장모지외전근(長母指外轉筋) M. abductor pollicis longus, 척완굴근(尺腕屈筋) M. flexor carpi ulnaris, 요완굴근(橈腕屈筋) M. flexor carpi radialis, 원회내근(圓回內筋) M. pronator teres, 천지굴근(淺指屈筋) M. flexor digitorum suprficialis, 탐지굴근(探指屈筋) M. flexor digitorum profundus, 골간근(骨間筋) M. interosseus medius. 2. 천흉근(淺胸筋)과 심흉근(深胸筋)은 각각 전부(前部)와 후부(後部)로 명확히 분리(分離)되어있으며 특히 심흉근(深胸筋)의 전부(前部)와 후부(後部)는 서로 떨어져서 기시(起始)를 하고있어 그 사이에는 흉골(胸骨)이 노출되어 있었다. 3. 쇄골하근(鎖骨下筋)은 전예(全例)에서 관찰할 수 있었다. 4. 조탁흉근(鳥啄胸筋)은 소나 양에 비하여 매우 발달하였으며 특히 3예(例)에서는 더욱 발달하여 3개의 부분(部分)으로 되어있어 상완골 내측면 거의 전체를 덮고 있었다. 5. 주근, 소원근(小圓筋) 등 소동물(小動物)에서는 작은 근(筋)들이 매우 발달하였으나 장모지외전근(長母指外轉筋)은 엷고 작았다. 6. 반추류(反芻類)에서 가끔 볼 수 있는 M. extensor pollicis는 관찰할 수 없었다.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.391-399
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• 2021

Purpose: As laptop use increases throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and its use outside of traditional workstations proliferates, it is imperative to expand the limited research available regarding ergonomic exposure. This study aimed to identify the effects of a laptop supporter on biomechanical characteristics in the wrist joint muscles of healthy young adults. Methods: This was a cross-sectional observational study design with thirty-four healthy young adults as participants. They conducted a typing exercise performed under two different conditions, which were with and without a notebook computer supporter. This study measured the biomechanical characteristics of the muscles of the wrist joints including the flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU), the flexor carpi radialis (FCR), the extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL), and the extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU). Measurements were taken three times: before typing, immediately after typing for 30 minutes with a supporter, and immediately after typing for 30 minutes without a supporter. The statistical method to compare the three different measurement conditions was the repeated measures ANOVA. Results: The participants showed significantly different levels of dynamic stiffness in both the FCU before typing and immediately after 30 minutes of typing with a supporter, and showed significantly different levels of dynamic stiffness in the FCR before typing and immediately after 30 minutes of typing with a supporter. The dynamic stiffness level immediately after 30 minutes of typing without a supporter was significantly different than that immediately after 30 minutes of typing with a supporter. However, the muscle tone was not significantly different among the three different conditions. Conclusion: The results of this study revealed that a laptop supporter used to correct the eye level of the electronic screen increases the dynamic stiffness of the wrist joint flexors, so it is necessary to consider the neutral position of the wrist joint during typing.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.37-43
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• 1983

Electromyographic analysis was made in the forearm to clarify the prime mover of the wrist joint in flexion and extension. Loads of 5 and 10 pounds were given to the hand during isometric and isotonic contraction. The results of this study were summarized as follows: 1) M. flexor carpi ulnaris and m. extensor carpi radialis acted as the prime mover during flexion and extension, respectively, of the wrist joint. 2) The flexor and the extensor of the forearm showed synergistic activities under isotonic contraction, but under isometric contraction the flexor only acted. 3) Muscular activity during the isotonic contraction slightly increased compared with the isometric contraction. 4) EMGs and integrated EMGs were somewhat enhanced as the load increased, but there was no significant difference between 5 and 10 pounds load.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.118-125
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• 2020

Background: Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is the most common chronic musculoskeletal pain condition of the upper extremities. LE is often related to forceful grip activities that require isometric contraction of the wrist extensors. A previous study evaluated the effect of the diamond taping technique on grip strength and pain; however, there has been no report on the change in the electromyography (EMG) findings of wrist extensors. Objects: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of diamond taping technique, using a rigid tape, on the EMG activities of the extensor carpi radialis (ECR) during grip activities. Methods: Twenty-four healthy subjects (mean age = 21.50 ± 2.76 years) volunteered to participate in this study. The subjects were instructed to perform forceful grip activities with and without diamond-type taping on the origin area of the ECR. Grip strength tests were performed at 100%, 75%, 50%, and 25% for maximal isometric contraction force. EMG data were collected from the ECR. Repeated measure analysis of variance was used to analyze the effect of grip force and taping (with and without). Statistical significance levels were set at α = 0.05. Comparison of the results with and without taping at different grip force were analyzed using independent t-test. Statistical significance levels were set at α = 0.01. Results: Statistically significant association was observed between the taping application and forceful grip activity as revealed by the EMG data of the ECR (p < 0.05). EMG of the ECR significantly reduced for all muscle strength levels (p < 0.01) after taping. Conclusion: This study shows an impressive effect of the diamond taping technique, using rigid tape, on wrist extensors during grip activities. Decreasing muscle activity via this taping approach could be utilized to enhance pain-free grip force and reduce pain in patients with LE. Our study suggested that this taping technique could be considered as an effective management strategy of LE.