Effects of aging on mechanical properties of sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles during transition from lying to sitting position—A cross-sectional study

Highlights • Stiffness and muscle tone of trapezius and sternocleidomastoid increas with age. • Elasticity of trapezius and sternocleidomastoid decrease with age. • Ageing changes mechanical parameters of muscles both in lying and sitting position. • Ageing only slightly affects mechanical parameter...

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Published in:Archives of gerontology and geriatrics 2017-05, Vol.70, p.14-18
Main Authors: Kocur, Piotr, Grzeskowiak, Marcin, Wiernicka, Marzena, Goliwas, Magdalena, Lewandowski, Jacek, Łochyński, Dawid
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Ageing
Aging - physiology
Cross-Sectional Studies
Elasticity - physiology
Female
Humans
Internal Medicine
Muscle stifness
Muscle tone
Muscle Tonus - physiology
Myotonometry
MyotonPRO
Neck Muscles - physiology
Posture - physiology
Superficial Back Muscles - physiology
Young Adult
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Summary:Highlights • Stiffness and muscle tone of trapezius and sternocleidomastoid increas with age. • Elasticity of trapezius and sternocleidomastoid decrease with age. • Ageing changes mechanical parameters of muscles both in lying and sitting position. • Ageing only slightly affects mechanical parameters during change of posture.
ISSN:0167-4943
1872-6976
DOI:10.1016/j.archger.2016.12.005