The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
- Volume 14 Issue 1
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- Pages.117-124
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- 2002
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- 1229-0475(pISSN)
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- 2287-156X(eISSN)
The measurement of forward head posture and pressure pain threshold in neck muscle
경부근육에 있어 두부전방자세와 압력 통증 역치와의 관계에 대한 연구
- Chae, Yun-Won (Department of Physical Therapy, Kwangju Health College)
- 채윤원 (광주보건대학 물리치료학과)
- Published : 2002.03.31
Abstract
Poor posture of the neck and head long been recognized as a factor contributing to the onset and perpetuation of pain in the head and neck region. The purposes of the study were to evaluate the changes in forward head posture and pressure pain threshold in tension type headache group and control group. Forward head posture were measured to craniovertebral angle and cranial rotation angle. Craniovertebral angle was smaller in tension type headache group(p<0.05), and cranial rotation angle was larger in tension type headache group(p<0.05). Pressure pain threshold was similar between tension type headache group and control group with the exception of right suboccipitalis and left temporalis(p<0.05).
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