Publications
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October 2012#419
Quadriceps muscle tone, elasticity and stiffness in older males: Reliability and symmetry using the MyotonPRO
Lucy Aird, Dinesh Samuel, Maria StokesFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, Southampton, United Kingdom
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics - Volume 55, Issue 2, September–October 2012, Pages e31-e39 (DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2012.03.005) -
October 2012#418
Testing muscle tone and mechanical properties of rectus femoris and biceps femoris using a novel hand held MyotonPRO device: relative ratios and reliability
J. Mullix, M. Warner, M. StokesFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, United Kingdom
Working Papers in Health Sciences - October 2012 (ISSN: 2051-6266 / 20120006) -
July 2012#417
Myometry revealed medication-induced decrease in resting skeletal muscle stiffness in Parkinson’s disease patients
J. Marusiak, A. Jaskólska, M. Koszewicz, S. Budrewicz, A. JaskólskiDepartment of Kinesiology, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education, Wroclaw, Poland
Clinical Biomechanics (2012) (DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2012.02.001) -
March 2012#416
Reliability, Validity, and Responsiveness of Myotonometric Measurement of Muscle Tone, Elasticity, and Stiffness in Patients With Stroke
L. Chuang, C. Wu, K. LinSchool of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University; Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (2012) (DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2011.09.014) -
February 2012#415
Clinical Study – Quantitative Mechanical Properties of the Relaxed Biceps and Triceps Brachii Muscles in Patients with Subacute Stroke: A Reliability Study of the Myoton-3 Myometer
Li-ling Chuang, Ching-yiWu, Keh-chung Lin, Shih-yu LurSchool of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Clinical Behavioural Science, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
Stroke Research and Treatment - February 2012, Volume 2012, Article ID 617694, 7 pages (DOI: 10.1155/2012/617694) -
January 2012#414
Botulinum toxin type A in cervical dystonia
R.Marvulli, G.Ianieri, G.Megna, G.Lancioni, R.Saggini, M.Ranieri, G.Cristella, M.MegnaNeuroscience and Sense Organs Department Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Bari “Aldo Moro” University, Italy; Department Physical medicine and Rehabilitation “G.D’annunzio” University Chieti, Italy; Osmairm Neuropsychomotor Rehabilitation Center, Laterza, Italy
International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology - January 2012, Volume 25, No.1, Page 23-28 (DOI: 10.1177/03946320120250S104) -
September 2011#413
Reliability, Validity, and Precision of a Handheld Myometer for Assessing in Vivo Muscle Stiffness
Steven M. Zinder and Darin A. PaduaDepartment of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, USA
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation - September 2011, Technical Notes 1(3) (DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2010-0051) -
July 2011#412
The effectiveness of two novel techniques in establishing the mechanical and contractile responses of biceps femoris
Massimiliano Ditroilo, Angus M.Hunter, Samuel Haslam, Giuseppe De VitoInstitute for Sport and Health, University College Dublin, Ireland; TRIL (Technology Research for Independent Living) Centre, University College Dublin, Ireland; Health and Exercise Sciences Research Group, University of Stirling, Scotland, UK; Sportscotland Institute of Sport, Scotland, UK
Physiological Measurement - Volume 32, Number 8 (DOI: 10.1088/0967-3334/32/8/020) -
July 2011#411
The effectiveness of two novel techniques in establishing the mechanical and contractile responses of Biceps Femoris
Massimiliano Ditroilo 1, 2, 5, Angus M.Hunter 3, Samuel Haslam 3, 4 and Giuseppe De Vito 1, 2- Institute for Sport and Health, University College Dublin, Ireland
- TRIL (Technology Research for Independent Living) Centre, University College Dublin, Ireland
- Health and Exercise Sciences Research Group, University of Stirling, Scotland, UK
- Sportscotland Institute of Sport, Scotland, UK
Physiological Measurement - July 2011, Volume 32, Number 8 (DOI: 10.1088/0967-3334/32/8/020) -
June 2011#410
Increased Muscle Belly and Tendon Stiffness in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease, as Measured by Myotonometry
Jarosław Marusiak, Anna Jaskólska, Sławomir Budrewicz, Magdalena Koszewicz, Artur JaskólskiDepartment of Kinesiology, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education, Wroclaw, Poland
Movement Disorders - September 2011, Volume 26, Issue 11, Pages 2119-2122 (DOI: 10.1002/mds.23841) -
March 2011#409
Muscle passive stiffness increases less after the second bout of eccentric exercise compared to the first bout
D. Janecki, E. Jarocka, A. Jaskólska, J. Marusiak, A. JaskólskiDepartment of Kinesiology, University School of Physical Education, Poland
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - July 2011, Volume 14, Issue 4, Pages 338–343 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2011.02.005) -
February 2011#408
Changes in viscoelastic properties of skeletal muscles induced by subthalamic stimulation in patients with Parkinson’s disease
T. Rätsep, T. AsserDepartment of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University of Tartu, Estonia
Clinical Biomechanics - February 2011, Volume 26, Issue 2, Pages 213–217 (DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2010.09.014) -
May 2010#407
Higher Muscle Passive Stiffness in Parkinson’s Disease Patients Than in Controls Measured by Myotonometry
J. Marusiak, K. Kisiel-Sajewicz, A. Jaskólska, A. JaskólskiDepartment of Kinesiology, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education, Wroclaw, Poland
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 2011, Volume 26, Issue 2, Pages 213–217 (DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2010.01.012) -
May 2007#406
Evaluation of viscoelastic parameters of the skeletal muscles in junior triathletes
Georg Gavronski, Alar Veraksitš, Eero Vasar, Jaak MaaroosDepartment of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Physiology, University of Tartu
Physiological Measurement - May 2007, Volume 28, Number 6, Page 625 (DOI: 10.1088/0967-3334/28/6/002) -
July 2006#405
Assessment of skeletal muscle fatigue of road maintenance workers based on heart rate monitoring and myotonometry
Z. Roja, V. Kalkis, A. Vain, H. Kalkis, M. EgliteFaculty of Chemistry, University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia
Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - July 2006, 1:20 (DOI: 10.1186/1745-6673-1-20) -
June 2006#404
Repeatability of trapezius muscle tone assessment by a myometric method
R. Viir, K. Laiho, J. Kramarenko, M. MikkelssonRheumatism Foundation Hospital, Finland
Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology - June 2006, Volume 6, Issue 2 (DOI: 10.1142/S0219519406001856) -
October 2005#403
Can mechanical myotonometry or electromyography be used for the prediction of intramuscular pressure?
R.K. Korhonen, A. Vain, E. Vanninen, R. Viir, J. S. JurvelinDepartment of Applied Physics, University of Kuopio, Finland
Physiological Measurement - October 2005, Volume 26 (DOI: 10.1088/0967-3334/26/6/006) -
December 2004#402
Obstructive sleep apnea and ageing Myotonometry demonstrates changes in the soft palate and tongue while awake
Marlit Veldi, Veiko Vasar, Arved Vain, Mart KullDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Tartu; Institute of Experimental Physics and Technology, University of Tartu; Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Tartu, Estonia
Pathophysiology - December 2004, Volume 11, Issue 3, Page 159–165 (DOI: 10.1016/j.pathophys.2004.08.002) -
June 2003#401
Reliability of a new, hand-held device for assessing skeletal muscle stiffness
M. Bizzini, A.F. MannionMusculoskeletal Research Centre, Schulthess Klinik Lengghalde 2, Zürich, Switzerland
Clinical Biomechanics - June 2003, Volume 18 (DOI: 10.1016/S0268-0033(03)00042-1)