Postural Aspects of Neck Muscle Tension

Postural responses of seven male and seven female subjects were compared during sitting, lifting, preparing to stand, standing, standing on tip-toes, and deep breathing. The responses were measured in terms of the linear and angular displacement of the head and the differential activity of two group...

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Published in:Ergonomics 1966-05, Vol.9 (3), p.245-256
Main Authors: GRAY, FLORENCE E., HANSON, J. A., JONES, F. P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Female
Humans
Male
Muscles - physiology
Neck - physiology
Posture
Space life sciences
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Summary:Postural responses of seven male and seven female subjects were compared during sitting, lifting, preparing to stand, standing, standing on tip-toes, and deep breathing. The responses were measured in terms of the linear and angular displacement of the head and the differential activity of two groups of neck muscles. The data were given statistical treatment. Significant differences were found in the behaviour of the two groups of muscles and in the responses of male and female subjects. It is suggested that the postural aspect of responses should be taken into consideration if neck-muscle tension is used as an index of activation level or anxiety.
ISSN:0014-0139
1366-5847
DOI:10.1080/00140136608964375