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Effect of a cervical support pillow on sternocleidomastoid activity and satisfaction in asymptomatic participants

[Purpose] The aim of this study was to examine the changes in sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) activity when using a cervical support pillow (CSP) and to determine the pillow’s effect on satisfaction in asymptomatic participants. [Subjects and Methods] This study followed a cross-over design and the...

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Autores principales: Choi, Min-hyeok, Jung, Jin-Hwa, Moon, Jong-Hoon, Yoo, Jin-won, Hahm, Suk-Chan, Cho, Hwi-young
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Society of Physical Therapy Science 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6016307/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29950776
http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/jpts.30.844
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Sumario:[Purpose] The aim of this study was to examine the changes in sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) activity when using a cervical support pillow (CSP) and to determine the pillow’s effect on satisfaction in asymptomatic participants. [Subjects and Methods] This study followed a cross-over design and the order of the measurements was counterbalanced. Twenty asymptomatic participants were positioned supine for 5 minutes by using either a CSP or a general pillow (GP) while the activity of the SCM was measured using surface electromyography. [Results] The CSP significantly decreased the activity of the SCM compared with the GP, and satisfaction after use of the CSP was significantly greater than that after use of the GP. [Conclusion] This study suggests that the CSP may be effective in preventing unnecessary neck muscle activation during sleep in asymptomatic people.