scholarly journals Effect of Different Cervical Spine Joint Mobilizations on Craniocervical Flexion Exercise: Analysis of Sternocleidomastoid Muscle Activity and Thickness and Longus Colli Muscle Thickness

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-207
Author(s):  
Koudai IMADA ◽  
Atsushi ENDOU ◽  
Hitoshi TAKEI
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Muscle Thickness ◽  
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle ◽  
Longus Colli ◽  
Longus Colli Muscle

scholarly journals Surgical Anatomy of the Longus Colli Muscle and Uncinate Process in the Cervical Spine

2016 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 968 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moon Soo Park ◽  
Seong-Hwan Moon ◽  
Tae-Hwan Kim ◽  
Jae Keun Oh ◽  
Hyung Joon Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Surgical Anatomy ◽  
Uncinate Process ◽  
Longus Colli ◽  
Longus Colli Muscle

A case of calcific tendonitis of the longus colli muscle detected by ultrasonography

Choonpa Igaku ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-332
Author(s):  
Norihiro IMAI ◽  
Kinichi TAKEDA ◽  
Setsuo UTSUNOMIYA ◽  
Masahiro TAGA ◽  
Masatsugu ITOH ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longus Colli ◽  
Calcific Tendonitis ◽  
Longus Colli Muscle

Muscle Activity Influence on the Kinematics of the Cervical Spine in Rear-End Sled Tests in Female Volunteers

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 369-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph Dehner ◽  
Sylvia Schick ◽  
Michael Kraus ◽  
Wolfram Hell ◽  
Michael Kramer
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Muscle Activity

scholarly journals Ergonomic Consideration in Pillow Height Determinants and Evaluation

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1333
Author(s):  
Jia-Xing Lei ◽  
Peng-Fei Yang ◽  
Ai-Ling Yang ◽  
Yan-Feng Gong ◽  
Peng Shang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Sufficient Evidence ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Body Dimension ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Shoulder Complex ◽  
Cervical Spine Alignment

(1) Background: Sleep problems have become one of the current serious public health issues. Pillow height affects the alignment of the cervical spine and is closely related to the mechanical environment of the cervical spine. An appropriate pillow height can provide adequate support for the head and neck to reduce the stress in the cervical spine and relax the muscles of the neck and shoulder, thereby relieving pain and improving sleep quality. (2) Methods: We reviewed the current trends, research methodologies, and determinants of pillow height evaluation, summarizing the evidences published since 1997. In particular, we scrutinized articles dealing with the physiological and mechanical characteristics of the head-neck-shoulder complex. (3) Results: Through the investigation and analysis of these articles, we presented several quantitative and objective determinants for pillow height evaluation, including cervical spine alignment, body dimension, contact pressure, and muscle activity. The measurement methods and selection criteria for these parameters are described in detail. However, the suggested range for achieving optimal cervical spine alignment, appropriate pressure distribution, and minimal muscle activity during sleep cannot yet be identified considering the lack of sufficient evidence. Moreover, there remain no firm conclusions about the optimal pillow height for the supine and lateral positions. (4) Conclusions: A comprehensive evaluation combining the above determinants provides a unique solution for ergonomic pillow design and proper pillow height selection, which can effectively promote the public sleep health. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a reasonable algorithm to weigh multiple determinants.

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