Publications

Effects of a Massage Protocol in Tensiomyographic and Myotonometric Properties

Albert Perez-Bellmunt 1, 2, Noe Labata-Lezaun 1, 2, Luis Llurda-Almuzara 1, 2, Jacobo Rodriguez-Sanz 1, 2, Vanessa Gonzalez-Rueda 1, 2, Elena Bueno-Gracia 3, Derya Celik 4 and Carlos Lopez-de-Celis 1, 2

1. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, c/Josep Trueta s/n., 08195 Barcelona, Spain
2. ACTIUM Research Group, 08195 Barcelona, Spain
3. Faculty of Health Sciences, Unviersity of Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
4. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science, Istambul University-Cerraphpasa, Istanbul 34147, Turkey

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 2021, Volume 18, Issue 8, Article no.3891 (DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18083891)

Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy in Recreational Runners with Peritendinous Hyaluronic Acid Injections: A Viscoelastometric, Functional, and Biochemical Pilot Study

Marco Gervasi 1, Elena Barbieri 1,2, Italo Capparucci 1, Giosuè Annibalini 1, Davide Sisti 1, Stefano Amatori 1, Vittoria Carrabs 1, Giacomo Valli 1, Sabrina Donati Zeppa 1, Marco Bruno Luigi Rocchi 1, Vilberto Stocchi 1, Piero Sestili 1

1. Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University Urbino Carlo Bo, via A. Saffi 2, 61029 Urbino, Italy;
2. Interuniversity Institute of Myology (IIM), 06121 Perugia, Italy

Journal of Clinical Medicine - March 2021, Volume 10, Issue 7, Article no. 1397 (DOI: 10.3390/jcm10071397)

Non-Invasive Biomarkers of Musculoskeletal Health with High Discriminant Ability for Age and Gender

Sandra Agyapong-Badu 1, Martin B. Warner 2,3, Dinesh Samuel 2, Vasiliki Koutra 2,3 and Maria Stokes 2,3,4

1. School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
2. School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK
3. Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis Research versus Arthritis, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK
4. Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK

Journal of Clinical Medicine - March 2021, Volume 10, Issue 7, Article no. 1352 (DOI: 10.3390/jcm10071352)

The Measurement of Stiffness for Major Muscles with Shear Wave Elastography and Myoton: A Quantitative Analysis Study

Youngjin Lee 1, Minkyoung Kim 1, 2, and Haneul Lee 3

1. Department of Radiology Science, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Korea
2. Department of Radiology, Kwanghye Hospital, Seoul 06174, Korea
3. Department of Physical Therapy, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Korea

Diagnostics - March 2021, Volume 11(3), 524 (DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11030524)

Effect of 5-day dry immersion on the human foot morphology evaluated by computer plantography and soft tissues stiffness measuring

Alina Saveko, Liubov Amirova, Ivan Ermakov, Yuri Smirnov, Elena Tomilovskaya, Inesa Kozlovskaya

Russian Federation State Scientific Center—Institute of Biomedical Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 123007, 76A Khoroshevskoe shosse, Moscow, Russia

Nature - Scientific Reports - March 2021, Volume 11, Article no. 6232 (DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-85771-9)

Validity and reliability of myotonometry for assessing muscle viscoelastic properties in patients with stroke: a systematic review and meta‑analysis

Maria‑Isabel Garcia‑Bernal, Alberto Marcos Heredia‑Rizo, Paula Gonzalez‑Garcia, Maria‑Dolores Cortes‑Vega, Maria Jesus Casuso‑Holgado

Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain

Nature - Scientific Reports - March 2021, Volume 11, Article no. 5062 (DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-84656-1)

Paravertebral Muscle Mechanical Properties and Spinal Range of Motion in Patients with Acute Neck or Low Back Pain: A Case-Control Study

Sandra Alcaraz-Clariana 1, Lourdes García-Luque 1, Juan Luis Garrido-Castro 2, 3, César Fernández-de-las-Peñas 4, 5, Cristina Carmona-Pérez 6, Daiana Priscila Rodrigues-de-Souza 1, Francisco Alburquerque-Sendín 1, 3

1. Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of Córdoba, 14004 Córdoba, Spain
2. Department of Computer Science and Numerical Analysis, Rabanales Campus, University of Córdoba, 14071 Córdoba, Spain
3. Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), 14004 Córdoba, Spain
4. Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Alcorcón, Spain
5. Cátedra Institucional en Docencia, Clínica e Investigación en Fisioterapia: Terapia Manual, Punción Seca y Ejercicio Terapéutico, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Madrid, Spain
6. Centro de Recuperación Neurológica de Córdoba (CEDANE), 14005 Córdoba, Spain

Diagnostics - February 2021, Volume 11, Issue 2, Article no. 352 (DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11020352)

Comparison of the Immediate Effect of Petrissage Massage and Manual Lymph Drainage Following Exercise on Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of the Rectus Femoris Muscle in Women

Nilüfer Kablan 1, Nuray Alaca 2, Yaşar Tatar 3

1. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
2. Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
3. Faculty of Sports Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation - February 2021, Volume 30, Issue 3, Pages 1 – 6 (DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2020-0276)

Diurnal variations in the expression of core-clock genes correlate with resting muscle properties and predict fluctuations in exercise performance across the day

Alireza Basti 1, 2, 3, Müge Yalçin 1, 2, David Herms 2, 4, Janina Hesse 1, 2, 3, Ouda Aboumanify 1, 2, Yin Li 1, 2, Zita Aretz 1, 2, Josefin Garmshausen 1, 2, Rukeia El-Athman 1, 2, Maria Hastermann 5, Dieter Blottner 5, Angela Relógio 1, 2, 3

1. Molecular Cancer Research Center (MKFZ), Medical Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Tumor Immunology, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin Humboldt – Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
2. Institute for Theoretical Biology (ITB), Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt – Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
3. Institute for Systems Medicine and Bioinformatics, Department of Human Medicine, MSH Medical School Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
4. Karate Department, Berliner Turn- und Sportclub e.V, Berlin, Germany
5. Center of Space Medicine Berlin, NeuroMuscular Group and Institut für Integrative Neuroanatomie, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt – Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany

BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine - January 2021, Volume 7, Issue 1 (DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2020-000876)

Muscle Tone and Body Weight Predict Uphill Race Time in Amateur Trail Runners

César Berzosa, Héctor Gutierrez, Pablo Jesús Bascuas, Irela Arbones, Ana Vanessa Bataller-Cervero

Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad San Jorge, Autov. A-23 Zaragoza-Huesca, 50830 Villanueva de Gállego, Zaragoza, Spain

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Sport and Exercise for Health and Performance - February 2021, Volume 18, Issue 4, Article no.2040 (DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18042040)

The effects of hamstring training methods on muscle viscoelastic properties in healthy young individuals

Özgün Uysal, Kıvanç Delioğlu, Tüzün Firat

Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Altındağ, Ankara, Turkey

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports - February 2021, Volume 31, Issue 2, Pages 371–379 (DOI: 10.1111/sms.13856)

Quantification of the Masseter Muscle Hardness of Stroke Patients Using the MyotonPRO Apparatus: Intra- and Inter-Rater Reliability and Its Correlation with Masticatory Performance

Chao Song 1, Yi-Fu Yu 1, Wen-Long Ding 1, Jian-Yong Yu 2, Li Song 1, Ya-Nan Feng 3, Zhi-Jie Zhang 3

1. Department of Rehabilitation Therapy, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China (mainland)
2. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Huiji District People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, China (mainland)
3. Rehabilitation Therapy Center, Luoyang Orthopedics Hospital of Henan Province, Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, Henan, China (mainland)

Medical Science Monitor - January 2021, 27: e928109 (DOI: 10.12659/MSM.928109)

Normative Parameters of Gastrocnemius Muscle Stiffness and Associations with Patient Characteristics and Function

Larisa R. Hoffman, PT, PhD 1 , Shane L. Koppenhaver, PT, PhD 2, Cameron W. MacDonald, PT 1, Johnny M. Herrera, SPT 1, Joshua Streuli, SPT 1, Zachary L. Visco, SPT 1, Nicole Wildermuth, SPT 1, Stephanie R. Albin, PT, PhD 1

1. Regis University, 3333 Regis Blvd, Denver, CO, US
2. Baylor University, Waco, Texas 76798, US

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy - February 2021, Volume 16, Issue 1 (DOI: 10.26603/001c.18803)

Effect of Walking with Combat Boots on the Muscle Tone and Stiffness of Lower Extremity

Joongsan Wanga 1, Sieun Park 2, Jeongja Kim 1

1. Department of Physical Therapy, Howon University
2. Department of Physical Therapy, Woosong University

Journal of International Academy of Physical Therapy Research - December 2020, Volume 11, No.4, Pages 2221-2228 (DOI: 10.20540/JIAPTR.2020.11.4.2221)

Effects on Neuromuscular Function After Ischemic Compression in Latent Trigger Points in the Gastrocnemius Muscles: A Randomized Within-Participant Clinical Trial

Albert Perez-Bellmunt 1, Mathias Simon 1, Carlos Lopez-de-Celis 1, Sara Ortiz-Miguel 1, Vanessa Gonzalez-Rueda 1, Cesar Fernandez-de-las-Penas 2

1. Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
2. Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - January 2021, Article in Press (DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2020.07.015)

Correlation between contraction ratio, endurance, and muscle tone of cervical muscles

Ji-Hee Hong, Dong-Hyeon Lee, Seong-Eun Kim, Dong-kwon Seo

Department of Physical Therapy, Konyang University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea

Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science - December 2020, Volume 9, 302-8 (DOI: 10.14474/ptrs.2020.9.4.302)

Biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the ankle muscles in men with previous history of ankle sprain

Pilar Serra-Añó 1 , Marta Inglés 2 , Gemma V Espí-López 1, Núria Sempere-Rubio 1, Marta Aguilar-Rodríguez 1

1. UBIC Research Group, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
2. Freshage Research Group, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Universitat de València, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fragilidad y Envejecimiento Saludable (CIBERFES-ISCIII), Fundación Investigación del Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia (INCLIVA), 46010 València, Spain

Journal of Biomechanics - January 2021, Volume 115, 110191 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.110191)

Stiffness of the Gastrocnemius–Achilles Tendon Complex Between Amateur Basketball Players and the Non-athletic General Population

Tian-Tian Chang 1, Zhe Li 2, Xue-Qiang Wang 1 and Zhi-Jie Zhang 3

1. Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
2. The First Clinical Medical School, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xian, China
3. Rehabilitation Therapy Center, Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, China

Frontiers in Physiology - December 2020, Volume 11, Article 606706 (DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.606706)

Effect of Neuro Dynamic Technique and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Lower Extremity Muscle Tone, Stiffness, Static Balance in Stroke Patients

Myeong-Jun Kim 1, Tae-Ho Kim 2

1. Department of Physical Therapy, Daegu Goodmorning hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea
2. Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University, Daegu, Republic of Korea

The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy - December 2020, Volume 32, No.6, Pages 359-364 (DOI: 10.18857/jkpt.2020.32.6.359)

Mouthguard-effect of high-intensity weight training on masticatory muscle tone and stiffness in taekwondo athletes

Joong-San Wang 1, Dae-Won Seo 2, and Jun-Youl Cha 2

1. Department of Physical Therapy, Howon University, Gunsan, Korea
2. Department of Sports & Guard, Howon University, Gunsan, Korea

Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation - December 2020, Volume 16(6), Pages 510-515 (DOI: doi.org/10.12965/jer.2040698.349)

Up-To-Date Techniques For Examining Safety And Physiological Efficiency Of Industrial Exoskeletons

A.M.Geregei 1, E.S.Shitova 1, I.S.Malakhova 1, E.S.Shuporin 1, E.V.Bondaruk 1, A.R.Efimov 2, 3, V.Kh.Takh 2

Health Risk Analysis - September 2020, No.3 (DOI: 10.21668/health.risk/2020.3.18.eng)

Quadriceps and Patellar Tendon Thickness and Stiffness in Elite Track Cyclists: An Ultrasonographic and Myotonometric Evaluation

Sebastian Klich 1, Krzysztof Ficek 2, 3, Igor Krymski 4, Andrzej Klimek 5, Adam Kawczynski 1, Pascal Madeleine 6, Cesar Fernandez-de-las-Penas 7, 8

1. Department of Paralympic Sport, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland
2. Department of Physiotherapy, Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
3. Galen Orthopedic Center, Bierun, Poland
4. Polish Cycling Federation, Pruszkow, Poland
5. Biomedical Science Institute, University School of Physical Education in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
6. Department of Health Science and Technology, Sport Sciences—Performance and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
7. Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcon, Spain
8. Catedra Institucional en Docencia, Clanica e Investigacion en Fisioterapia: Terapia Manual, Puncion Seca y Ejercicio Terapeutico, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcon, Spain

Frontiers in Physiology - December 2020, Volume 11, Article 607208 (DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.607208)

Investigation of Muscle Imbalance: a feasibility study

Iva Milerska 1, 2, and Lenka Lhotska 2, 3

1. Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Department of Cybernetics, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic
2. The Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic
3. Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Kladno, Czech Republic

IFMBE Proceedings - December 2020, Volume 80, Pages 733–739 (DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-64610-3_82)

Longitudinal tracking of skin dynamic stiffness to quantify evolution of sclerosis in chronic graft-versus-host disease: a preliminary study

Laura X.Baker 1, 2, Fuyao Chen 1, 2, 3, 4, Yvette Ssempijja 1, 2, 5, Michael Byrne 6, Tae Kon Kim 6, Arved Vain 7, Madan Jagasia 8, & Eric R.Tkaczyk 1, 2, 3, 6

1. Dermatology Service and Research Service, Department of Veterans Affairs Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville, TN, USA
2. Vanderbilt Dermatology Translational Research Clinic, Department of Dermatology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
3. Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
4. Medical Scientist Training Program, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
5. Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN, USA
6. Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, TN, USA
7. University of Tartu Institute of Physics, Tartu, Estonia
8. Nashville, TN, USA

Nature - Bone Marrow Transplantation - December 2020, Volume 56, Pages 989-991 (DOI: 10.1038/s41409-020-01158-w)

Normative data and correlation between dynamic knee valgus and neuromuscular response among healthy active males: a cross-sectional study

Luis Llurda-Almuzara 1, Albert Pérez-Bellmunt 1, Carlos López-de-Celis 1, Ramón Aiguadé 3, Roberto Seijas 2, Oriol Casasayas-Cos 1, Noe Labata-Lezaun 1 & Pedro Alvarez 1, 2.

1. C/Josep Trueta s/n, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Quirónsalud, Barcelona, Spain
3. Universitat de Lleida, Lleida, Spain

Nature - Scientific Reports - December 2020, Volume 10, Article no. 17206 (DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-74177-8)

Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of a Handheld Myotonometer in Measuring Mechanical Properties of the Neck and Orofacial Muscles

Serkan Tas 1, Ümit Yasar 2, Besime Ahu Kaynak 1

1. Toros University, School of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Mersin, Turkey
2. Ardahan University, Nihat Delibalta Vocational School, Laboratory and Veterinary Health Department, Ardahan, Turkey

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - January 2021, Volume 44, Issue 1, Pages 42-48 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2020.08.002)

The MyotonPRO: A reliable tool for quantifying the viscoelastic properties of a trigger point on the infraspinatus in non-traumatic chronic shoulder pain

Mélanie Roch, Mélanie Morin, Nathaly Gaudreault

Université de Sherbrooke, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, École de Réadaptation, Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, 3001, 12(e) Avenue Nord, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - October 2020, Volume 24, Issue 4, page 379-385 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.05.002)

Adaptive Neuromodulation in the Treatment of Spasticity

Barassi Giovanni 1, Giannuzzo Giuseppe 2, De Santis Romano 3, Dragonetti Antonella 3

1. PhD, Coordinator of the Physiotherapy Center for Rehabilitation and Reeducation (Ce.Fi.R.R.) venue “G. d’Annunzio University” Chieti-Pescara, Italy; CIT project Coordinator (Integrated Thermal Cares) of Medical Thermal Centre, Castelnuovo della Daunia, Italy
2. BSc, Water Rehabilitation Laboratory: Ce.Fi.R.R. venue “G. d’Annuznio University” Chieti-Pescara, Italy
3. BSc, Specialist Electroneurofeedback (ENF) Therapy – Frosinone, Italy

Journal of Advanced Health Care - October 2020, Volume 2, Online Issue (DOI: 10.36017/jahc2010-003)

The Reliability of MyotonPRO in Assessing Masseter Muscle Stiffness and the Effect of Muscle Contraction

Jia-Feng Yu 1, Tian-Tian Chang 2, Zhi-Jie Zhang 3

1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China (mainland)
2. Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China (mainland)
3. Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, Henan, China (mainland)

Medical Science Monitor - November 2020, 26: e926578 (DOI: 10.12659/MSM.926578)

Intra- and inter-evaluator reliability of the MyotonPRO for the assessment of the viscoelastic properties of caesarean section scar and unscarred skin

Isabelle Gilbert 1, 2, Nathalie Gaudreault 1, Isabelle Gaboury 2

1. School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
2. Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

Skin Research & Technology - May 2021, Volume27, Issue 3, Pages 370-375 (DOI: 10.1111/srt.12956)

Objective Assessment of Regional Stiffness in Achilles Tendon in Different Ankle Joint Positions Using the MyotonPRO

Tian-Tian Chang 1, Ya-Nan Feng 2, Yi Zhu 3, Chun-Long Liu 4, Xue-Qiang Wang 1, Zhi-Jie Zhang 2

1. Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
2. Rehabilitation Therapy Center, Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, Henan, China
3. Department of Musculoskeletal Pain Rehabilitation, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
4. Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Medical Science Monitor - October 2020, 26:e926407 (DOI: 10.12659/MSM.926407)

Comparison of different MyotonPRO probes for skin stiffness evaluation in young women

Katarzyna Rosicka 1, Barbara Mierzejewska‐Krzyżowska 1, Włodzimierz Mrówczyński 2

1. Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Physical Culture in Gorzow Wlkp., Poznan University of Physical Education, Gorzow Wlkp., Poland
2. Department of Neurobiology, Poznan University of Physical Education, Poznan, Poland

Skin Research & Technology - May 2021, Volume 27, Issue 3, Pages 332-339 (DOI: 10.1111/srt.12946)

A Comparison of Clinical Spinal Mobility Measures to Experimentally Derived Lumbar Spine Passive Stiffness

Liana M. Tennant 1, Erika Nelson-Wong 2, Joshua Kuest 2, Gabriel Lawrence 2, Kristen Levesque 2, David Owens 2, Jeremy Prisby 2, Sarah Spivey 2, Stephanie R. Albin 2, Kristen Jagger 2, Jeff M. Barrett 1, James D. Wong 3 and Jack P. Callaghan 1

1. Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
2. School of Physical Therapy, Regis University, Denver, CO, USA
3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, USA

Journal of Applied Biomechanics - October 2020, Volume 36, Issue 5 (DOI: 10.1123/jab.2020-0030)

Influence of Badminton Practice on Age-Related Changes in Patellar and Achilles Tendons

Alfredo Bravo-Sanchez 1, Pablo Abian 2, Filipa Sousa 3, Fernando Jimenez 1, Javier Abian-Vicen 1

1. Performance and Sport Rehabilitation Laboratory, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Spain
2. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid, Spain
3. Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal and CIFI2D, Faculty of Sports (FADEUP), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - October 2020, Volume 28, Issue 5 (DOI: 10.1123/japa.2020-0215)

The effect of dry needling on gastrocnemius muscle stiffness and strength in participants with latent trigger points

S. R. Albin 1, S. L. Koppenhaver 2, C. W. MacDonald 1, S. Capoccia 1, D. Ngo 1, S. Phippen 1, R. Pineda 1, A. Wendlandt 1, L. R. Hoffman 1

1. Regis University, School of Physical Therapy, Denver, CO, USA
2. Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Waco, TX, USA

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology - October 2020, Volume 55, Article ID 102479 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2020.102479)

Neuromuscular Control of Ankle-stabilizing Muscles-specific Effects of Sex and Menstrual Cycle

Iman Akef Khowailed 1, Haneul Lee 2

1. University of St Augustine for Health Sciences, College of Rehabilitative Sciences San Marcos California Campus
2. Department of Physical Therapy, Gachon University – Medical Campus, Incheon, Korea

International Journal of Sports Medicine - September 2020, Volume 42, Issue 3, Pages 270-276 (DOI: 10.1055/a-1236-3654)

Relationship between glycative stress markers and skin stiffness

Kaori Ishizaki, Masayuki Yagi, Yuji Morita, Chieko Sakiyama, Yoshikazu Yonei

Anti-Aging Medical Research Center and Glycative Stress Research Center, Faculty of Life and Medical Sciences, Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan

Glycative stress research - September 2020, Volume 7 (3), pages 204-210 (DOI: 10.24659/gsr.7. 3_204)

Reliability of Myotonometric Measurement of Stiffness in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury

Jun-Sheng Ge 1, Tian-Tian Chang 2, Zhi-Jie Zhang 3

1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dapeng New District Nan’ao People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P.R. China
2. Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, P.R. China
3. Rehabilitation Therapy Center, Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, Henan, P.R. China

Medical Science Monitor - July 2020, 26: e924811-1–e924811-7 (DOI: 10.12659/MSM.924811)

Pain and Muscles Properties Modifications After Botulinum Toxin Type A (BTX-A) and Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave (rESWT) Combined Treatment

Marisa Megna 1, Riccardo Marvulli 1, Giacomo Farì 1, Giulia Gallo 1, Franca Dicuonzo 1, Pietro Fiore 1, Giancarlo Ianieri 1

Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neuroscience and Sensory Organs, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Policlinico of Bari, Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy.

Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets, 2019, Volume 19 , Issue 8, Pages 1127-1133 (DOI: 10.2174/1871530319666190306101322)

Detection of early changes in the muscle properties of the pectoralis major in breast cancer patients treated with radiotherapy using a handheld myotonometer

Yoon Kim 1, So Yeon An 2, Won Park 3, Ji Hye Hwang 4

1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, National Rehabilitation Center, Seoul, Korea
2. Center for Clinical Medicine, Samsung Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul, Korea
3. Department of Radiation Oncology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
4. Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Korea

Supportive Care in Cancer - September 2020, Volume 29, Pages 2581–2590 (DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05751-z)

Integrated Rehabilitation Approach with Manual and Mechanic-Acoustic Vibration Therapies for Urinary Incontinence

Giovanni Barassi 1, Rosa G Bellomo 2, Franco Frondaroli 3, Serena Frondaroli 4, Alessandro Santarelli 3, Piera A Di Felice 5, Marco Supplizi 5, Tommaso Palermo 5, Raoul Saggini 5

1. Department of Medical and Oral Sciences and Biotechnologies, “Gabriele D’Annunzio” University, Chieti, Italy
2. Department of Biomolecular Sciences, “Carlo Bo” University, Urbino, Italy
3. Maternal-Infant Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, “SS. Annunziata” University Hospital, Chieti, Italy
4. Gynecology Operation Unit, “Floraspe Renzetti” Hospital, Lanciano, Italy
5. Department of Medical and Oral Sciences and Biotechnologies, “Gabriele D’Annunzio” University, Chieti, Italy

Advancement & Innovations in Health Sciences - Clinical and Experimental Biomedicine (2019) 7: page 41–50 (DOI: 10.1007/5584_2019_436)

Comparative Study of the Lower Limb Muscle Tone under the Conditions of Five-Day Support Unloading Coupled with Different Regimens of Electromyostimulation

L.E.Amirovaa, N.Yu.Osetskiya, N.V.Shishkina, I.I.Ponomareva, I.V.Rukavishnikova, I.B.Kozlovskayaa, and E.S.Tomilovskayaa,

Institute of Biomedical Problems, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia

Human Physiology - 2020, Vol. 46, No. 4, pp. 391–400 (DOI: 10.1134/S0362119720040027)

Effects of Thoracic Mobilization and Extension Exercise on Thoracic Alignment and Shoulder Function in Patients with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Shin Jun Park 1, Seok Hyeon Kim 2, Soon Hee Kim 3

1. Department of Physical Therapy, Gangdong University, 278, Daehak-gil, Gamgok-myeon, Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do 27600, Korea
2. Department of Physical Therapy, General Graduate School, Yongin University, 134, Yongindaehak-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17092, Korea
3. Department of Physical Therapy, Yongin University, 134, Yongindaehak-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17092, Korea

Healthcare - September 2020, 8 (3), 316 (DOI: 10.3390/healthcare8030316)

Characteristics of shoulder pain, muscle tone and isokinetic muscle function according to the scapular position of elite boxers

Ju-Hong Lee 1, Ho Kim 2, Won-Seob Shina 2, 3

1. Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Health and Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
2. Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
3. Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Medical Science, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea

Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science - June 2020, 9 (2), 98-104 (DOI: 10.14474/ptrs.2020.9.2.98)

The Acute Effects of Different Intensity Whole-Body Vibration Exposure on Muscle Tone and Strength of the Lower Legs, and Hamstring Flexibility: A Pilot Study

Tülay Çevik Saldıran, Emine Atıcı, Derya Azim Rezaei, Özgül Öztürk, Burcu Uslu, Burcu Ateş Özcan, Begüm Okudan
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation - May 2020, Volume 3, Issue 2, Pages 235–241 (DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2019-0408)

Immediate Effects of High-frequency Diathermy on Muscle Architecture and Flexibility in Subjects With Gastrocnemius Tightness

Ji-hyun Kim 1, Joo-hee Park 2, Hyeo-bin Yoon 1, Jun-hyeok Lee 1, Hye-seon Jeon 2, 3

1. Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School, Yonsei University
2. Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Yonsei University
3. Department of Ergonomic Therapy, The Graduate School of Health and Environment, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea

Journal of Physical Therapy Korea - May 2020, Volume 27, No.2, Page 133-139 (DOI: 10.12674/ptk.2020.27.2.133)

Viscoelastic Properties Of Lower Extremity Muscles After Elite Track Cycling Sprint Events: A Case Report

Sebastian Klich 1, Igor Krymski 1, 2, Adam Kawczyński 1

1. University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Department of Paralympic Sport, Poland
2. Polish Cycling Federation, National Team Coach, Andrzeja 1, 05 -800 Pruszkow, Poland

Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine - April 2020, Volume 29, No.1/2020 (DOI: 10.18276/cej.2020.1-01)

Acute Effects of Dynamic Stretching Followed by Vibration Foam Rolling on Sports Performance of Badminton Athletes

Wei-Cheng Lin 1, Chia-Lun Lee 2 and Nai-Jen Chang 1, 3, 4

1. Department of Sports Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
2. Center for Physical and Health Education, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
3. PhD Program in Biomedical Engineering, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
4. Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan

Journal of Sports Science & Medicine - March 2020, Volume 19, Issue 1, 420 - 428

Effects of tDCS on Muscle Stiffness in Children with Cerebral Palsy Measured by Myotonometry: A Preliminary Study

Małgorzata Smoter 1, Beata Jedrzejczyk-Góral 1, Aiguo Chen 2, Bogdan Ciszek 3, Zofia Ignasiak 4

1. Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center ‘Promyk Słońca’, 50-088 Wrocław, Poland
2. College of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, China
3. Department of Anatomy, Medical University of Warsaw, ul. Chałubińskiego 5, 02-004 Warszawa, Poland
4. Department of Biostructure, University School of Physical Education in Wrocław, 51-612 Wrocław, Poland

Open Access Journal of Applied Sciences - 2020, 10, 2616 (DOI: 10.3390/app10072616)

Association between myotonometric measurement of masseter muscle stiffness and maximum bite force in healthy elders

Koji Hara 1, Chizuru Namiki 1, Kohei Yamaguchi 1, Kenichiro Kobayashi 2, Takayuki Saito 2, Kazuharu Nakagawa 1, Miki Ishii 1, Takuma Okumura 1, Haruka Tohara 1

1. Department of Gerodontology, Division of Gerontology and Gerodontology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
2. Kobayashi Dental Clinic, Tokyo, Japan

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation - June 202, Volume 47, Issue 6, Pages 750-756 (DOI: 10.1111/joor.12968)