Evaluation of two muscle training programs by assessment of the muscle tone

Rusu, Ligia; Cosma, Germina; Calina, Mirela Lucia; Dragomir, M; Marin, Mihnea Ion

doi:10.1016/j.scispo.2015.05.005

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“…However, a significant decrease was only noted in LOS of lateral flexion. The reason why MOF characteristics changed by only slightly over time could be that muscle tone is controlled by neural factors to a large extent [11,12]. Therefore, in the case of a central nervous system lesion, it is difficult to alter muscle tone over a long period of time with only exercises.…”

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“…Therefore, in the case of a central nervous system lesion, it is difficult to alter muscle tone over a long period of time with only exercises. Regular therapy could have an effect on muscle tone via intrinsic factors that the tone also depends on [11,12], but only during the time that therapy is conducted; the results do not increase over time. Participants’ dynamic sitting balance can be improved with training.…”

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“…A muscle’s structure is composed of connective tissue and muscle fibers—both affect muscle tone [11]. The tone itself results from neural and non-neural (intrinsic) aspects [12].…”

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“…Muscle oscillation frequency (MOF; Hz) describes the intrinsic tension of the muscle in the resting or passive state. Muscle tone reflects the possibility to restore the muscle’s physiological properties between contractions, and is measured without any voluntary contraction [11,13]. Muscle tone is altered in neurological conditions [12], including persons with SCI.…”

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“…It is difficult to assess muscle tone in clinical settings, as different scales (e.g., Modified Ashworth scale and Tardieu scale) are subjective and laboratory techniques (e.g., ultrasound imaging and magnetic resonance elastography) are not clinically feasible [12,13]. Muscle tone can be assessed using myotonometry [11,12,13]. The MyotonPRO device has shown good reliability in assessing person with SCI, therefore, it can be used to measure muscle properties over time [13].…”

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The Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation and Therapeutic Exercises on Trunk Muscle Tone and Dynamic Sitting Balance in Persons with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury: A Crossover Trial

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Background and objectives: Functional electrical stimulation (FES) has shown good results in improving static and dynamic sitting balance in persons with spinal cord injuries. There is limited information about how regular surface FES combined with therapeutic exercise (TE) affect dynamic sitting balance and muscle tone. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a six-week physical therapy program consisting of FES and TE on muscle tone and sitting balance in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). It was also important to explore the relationship between muscle tone and dynamic sitting balance. The third objective was to assess the change of characteristics over a six month period, when no intervention was carried out. Material and methods: Five men with SCI were alternately allocated to two study groups: SCI_FES+TE and SCI_TE. Eight healthy control group participants were recruited to collect reference data. SCI participants’ intervention lasted for six weeks in their homes. SCI_FES+TE conducted exercises with FES applied on erector spinae (ES) and rectus abdominis (RA) muscles. SCI_TE conducted exercises only. Muscle oscillation frequency (MOF; characterizing muscle tone) and limits of stability (LOS; characterizing sitting balance) were measured. A crossover study design was used. The time between the initial intervention and the crossover was seven months (ClinicalTrials registration ID NCT03517787). Results: MOF in SCI_FES+TE increased by 6.0% for ES and 6.1% for RA muscles. LOS of flexion increased 30.1% in SCI_FES+TE. Increase in lateral directions was similar for both study groups. Moderate to high negative correlation was found between MOF and LOS. After seven months, MOF of ES decreased 0.8%, MOF or RA decreased 1.4%, LOS of flexion decreased 31.9%, and LOS of lateral flexion to the left decreased 46.4%. Conclusions: The six-week therapy program combining FES and TE increased trunk muscle tone and dynamic sitting balance in flexion more than TE alone. Higher antagonist muscle tone negatively affects dynamic sitting balance and center of pressure (COP) trajectory distance in various directions. After seven months, a slight decline in trunk muscles tone values and an extensive decrease in sitting balance values were noticed.

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confidence: 99%

“…A muscle’s structure is composed of connective tissue and muscle fibers—both affect muscle tone [11]. The tone itself results from neural and non-neural (intrinsic) aspects [12].…”

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation and Therapeutic Exercises on Trunk Muscle Tone and Dynamic Sitting Balance in Persons with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury: A Crossover Trial

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An Empirical Examination of Elite Athletes’ Stress Factors During Joining in the Training Center Program

Setyawati

Rahayu

Khalid

et al. 2021

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This study examines 290 elite athletes' stress on the training center, Indonesian National Sports Committee, Jawa Tengah. Self-rated questionnaire was used in this study, whilst data analysis used the IBM SPSS 20. Daily massive activity, interpersonal relationships, sense of self-loathing, and traumatic experience correlated to athletes' self-confidence and performance. This study addresses the competitiveness of athletes' self-esteem, positiveness, and constructiveness into peak performance.

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Effects of transcutaneous radiofrequency diathermy versus ultrasound on latent myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius: A randomized crossover trial

Jiménez-Sánchez,

Cordova-Alegre,

Carpallo-Porcar

et al. 2024

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BACKGROUND: Currently, the use of radiofrequency diathermy for the treatment of neck pain is booming. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Digital Capacitive Diathermy (DCD®) on stiffness, pain, cervical range of motion, and cervical disability and to compare it with ultrasound (US) in patients with latent myofascial trigger point (MTrP) in the upper trapezius. METHODS: Nineteen participants with latent MTrPs in the upper trapezius were included in the assessor-masked, randomized, clinical crossover trial. Subjects were exposed to both interventions: US and DCD® and treatment effectiveness was measured by myotonometric variables, pressure pain threshold (PPT), visual analog scale (VAS), cervical side-bending flexion ranges, and the neck disability index scale (NDI). RESULTS: There were no significant differences between US and DCD® interventions regarding changes in outcome measures. The US group achieved a statistically significant difference of 2.16 to 1.13 points (p= 0.005; r= 0.646) for the VAS. The DCD® intervention showed a statistically significant improvement of 1.11 points for the NDI at 1-week following intervention (95% CI 0.14–2.07; p= 0.27; d= 0.217). CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that DCD® and US can both be considered effective modalities for the treatment of latent MTrPs, having a longer duration of action with DCD® therapy.

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Evaluation of two muscle training programs by assessment of the muscle tone

Cited by 6 publications

References 6 publications

The Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation and Therapeutic Exercises on Trunk Muscle Tone and Dynamic Sitting Balance in Persons with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury: A Crossover Trial

The Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation and Therapeutic Exercises on Trunk Muscle Tone and Dynamic Sitting Balance in Persons with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury: A Crossover Trial

An Empirical Examination of Elite Athletes’ Stress Factors During Joining in the Training Center Program

Effects of transcutaneous radiofrequency diathermy versus ultrasound on latent myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius: A randomized crossover trial

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