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|February 1, 1991
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Asymmetric subjects exhibit limited cervical mobility and altered muscle activity compared to symmetric individuals. A passive test can identify these subclinical motor differences, impacting movement and muscle response.

Area of Science:

  • Biomechanical analysis
  • Neuroscience
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Cervical sidebending tests can reveal motor control differences.
  • Previous studies compared kinematic and myoelectric data in asymptomatic subjects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To further investigate kinematic data of head orientation during cervical sidebending.
  • To correlate subclinical motor behavior with measurable kinematic and myoelectric data.

Main Methods:

  • Collected three-dimensional kinematic data throughout the paths of movement.
  • Compared data between asymptomatic subjects with symmetric and asymmetric motor responses.
  • Analyzed myoelectric activity initiation, time, and strength of contraction.

Main Results:

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  • Asymmetric subjects showed reduced range of motion in primary and secondary cervical motions.
  • Myoelectric activity was initiated slower and reduced in time and strength for asymmetric subjects.
  • Minor secondary axis movements did not significantly differ between groups, showing similarities between active and passive movements.

Conclusions:

  • A passive gross motion test can distinguish an asymmetric group with subclinical motor behavior.
  • This subclinical motor behavior is associated with measurable kinematic and myoelectric correlates.
  • Active and passive movements demonstrated remarkable similarities, suggesting consistent motor control patterns.