Background Neck-type cervical spondylopathy (NTCS), a common degenerative disorder
affecting the spine, poses challenges for patients and society. Research has demonstrated …

We investigated the acute and chronic effects of static stretching on shear elastic modulus
and assessed whether these effects could differ among various target muscles. PubMed …

The levator scapulae muscle is a key structure in the etiopathology of neck and shoulder
musculoskeletal pain. Although previous studies used shear-wave elastography (SWE) for …

Purpose This study aimed to examine the effect of age on the mechanical properties, muscle
size, and muscle quality in the upper and lower limb and trunk muscles. Methods We …

Biceps brachii muscle consists of a long head (BBL) and a short head (BBS). Shortening the
BBL and BBS causes tendinopathy of the intertubercular groove and coracoid process …

Objective The primary objective of the present study was to examine the differences and
patterns of change in the neck extensor (NE) muscle stiffness during the Cranio-cervical …

Background Neck and shoulder exercises are recommended to improve Neck and Shoulder
Pain (NSP). However, it is unclear why exercises for the neck and shoulder improve NSP …

Background This study investigated the epimuscular myofascial force transmission between
the levator scapulae, serratus anterior, and rhomboid minor muscles. Methods The …

Purpose The purpose of this preliminary study was to compare the effects of 1-h sitting with
and without short active breaks on muscle stiffness as measured by shear-wave …

Background: One of the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions in middle-aged
populations is chronic non-specific neck pain (CNNP), there were many traditional …