J022053 僧帽筋の柔らかさ計測における触診と筋硬度計との相関([J02205]診療技術と臨床バイオメカニクス(5))

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This research was undertaken to develop a muscle hardness tester to quantify muscle hardness by the force during pressure on it with a finger-type indenter, which simulates palpation. The device is useful for quantitative assessment of muscle layer hardness and tenderness caused by shoulder stiffness, lumbago, and fatigue, aiming at improvement of operation impact and follow-up. Shoulder stiffness is called the "muscle induration" of muscle layers, which causes discomfort and pain in the cervix shoulders. Palpation confirms the information related to muscle hardness, size, and location. After proper treatment, muscle hardness is improved and the discomfort is alleviated. In this report, the author describes the digital assessment of muscle hardness by palpation of the trapezius muscles in the cervix shoulders. To explore the possibility of quantifying the palpation, palpation was evaluated at seven levels of muscle hardness to confirm the correlation between it and muscle hardness tester results. This testing method is expected to improve the reliability of palpation effectiveness.
一般社団法人日本機械学会の論文
2011-09-11