title: Analysis of mechanical properties of cervical muscles in patients with cervicogenic headache.
abstract: [Purpose] This study aimed to compare and analyze the mechanical properties of the upper cervical muscles in patients with cervicogenic headache to identify efficient methods of treatment and diagnosis. [Subjects and Methods] A total of 40 subjects including 20 healthy individuals and 20 patients with cervicogenic headache were selected. A MyotonPRO device was used to measure the tone (Hz), stiffness (N/m), and elasticity (log decrement) of the suboccipital muscles and upper trapezius of the subjects. [Results] There was no significant difference between the 2 groups in the elasticity of the suboccipital muscles and upper trapezius. However, there was a statistically significant difference in tone and stiffness. [Conclusion] This study showed that the tone and stiffness of the suboccipital muscles and upper trapezius in patients with cervicogenic headache had increased compared to healthy subjects.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Physical Therapy, Sehan University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Seung Kyu
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Physical Therapy, Sehan University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Dae Jung
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Physical Therapy, Sehan University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Je Ho
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Physical Therapy, Sehan University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Jae Won
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Heo
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Physical Therapy, Sehan University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Yo Han
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Uhm
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Physical Therapy, Sehan University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Jong Hyuk
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Yoon
keywords: Cervicogenic headache; Mechanical properties; MyotonPRO