Hongmiao Zhang , Zi Wang , Zhaohua Yuan , Sui Liang , Hua Zhang , Xianzeng Li
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Abstract
Background
To investigate the asymmetry of paravertebral muscles during the superman exercise in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, and to analyze the applicability of this exercise for the rehabilitation of these patients from the perspective of muscle electromyographic activity.
Methods
37 patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis are selected for this study. Surface electromyography signals of the bilateral paravertebral muscles during the daily sitting and the superman exercise are recorded. The differences in Surface electromyography of the bilateral paravertebral muscles are analyzed using the root mean square method and the paraspinal muscle symmetry index.
Findings
The results show that there is no significant difference in the paraspinal muscle symmetry index between the two states. Specifically, 29 patients exhibit the same paraspinal muscle symmetry index, 2 patients have similar indices, and 6 patients display different indices. The root mean square of the convex side paravertebral muscles is generally higher than that of the concave side.
Interpretation
In this study, the activation level of paravertebral muscles during the superman exercise is similar to that during the daily sitting, with the activation level on the convex side being higher than that on the concave side. This indicates that the superman exercise is not suitable for the rehabilitation of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and may even exacerbate the condition.
期刊介绍:
Clinical Biomechanics is an international multidisciplinary journal of biomechanics with a focus on medical and clinical applications of new knowledge in the field.
The science of biomechanics helps explain the causes of cell, tissue, organ and body system disorders, and supports clinicians in the diagnosis, prognosis and evaluation of treatment methods and technologies. Clinical Biomechanics aims to strengthen the links between laboratory and clinic by publishing cutting-edge biomechanics research which helps to explain the causes of injury and disease, and which provides evidence contributing to improved clinical management.
A rigorous peer review system is employed and every attempt is made to process and publish top-quality papers promptly.
Clinical Biomechanics explores all facets of body system, organ, tissue and cell biomechanics, with an emphasis on medical and clinical applications of the basic science aspects. The role of basic science is therefore recognized in a medical or clinical context. The readership of the journal closely reflects its multi-disciplinary contents, being a balance of scientists, engineers and clinicians.
The contents are in the form of research papers, brief reports, review papers and correspondence, whilst special interest issues and supplements are published from time to time.
Disciplines covered include biomechanics and mechanobiology at all scales, bioengineering and use of tissue engineering and biomaterials for clinical applications, biophysics, as well as biomechanical aspects of medical robotics, ergonomics, physical and occupational therapeutics and rehabilitation.