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The Biomechanical Analysis of Magnitude and Direction of Force by Different Techniques of Thoracic Spinal Manipulation
Joint Authors
Joo, Sunghee
Song, Changho
Kim, Junghyun
Lee, Yongwoo
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-07-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Spinal manipulation (SM) has been widely recognized and used with success in health care fields for spinal joint dysfunction and pain.
SM is a procedure that involves small amplitude manipulative thrusts performed with speed.
These forces are complex three-dimensional (3-D) forces delivered to create forces and moments at the joint of interest to cause joint movements.
The aim of this study was to conduct a 3-dimensional analysis of the magnitude and direction of the forces transmitted in 2 techniques of thoracic spinal manipulation (TSM).
Materials/Methods.
Thirty-two healthy participants were recruited from the university community.
The physical therapist performed TSM using anterior (A) to posterior (P) and P to A techniques once at each of T3, T7, and T12 spinal levels.
The magnitude and direction of the forces transmitted during TSM were sensed by the force plates, and the camera system monitored vertebral motion by tracking motion markers.
Results.
There were no significant differences on the x-axis while there were significant differences on the y-axis between the measured spinal levels in the P to A technique.
There were significant differences found at preload force maximum, preload force minimum, and peak force between T3 and T12 and between T7 and T12 and at peak base force between T7 and T12 on the z-axis.
In the A to P technique, there were significant differences in the change of force in measured spinal levels at different axes.
Conclusion.
These study findings can help therapists better understand the mechanism of TSM and enhance the clinical usefulness of TSM.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Joo, Sunghee& Kim, Junghyun& Lee, Yongwoo& Song, Changho. 2020. The Biomechanical Analysis of Magnitude and Direction of Force by Different Techniques of Thoracic Spinal Manipulation. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1137866
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Joo, Sunghee…[et al.]. The Biomechanical Analysis of Magnitude and Direction of Force by Different Techniques of Thoracic Spinal Manipulation. BioMed Research International No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1137866
American Medical Association (AMA)
Joo, Sunghee& Kim, Junghyun& Lee, Yongwoo& Song, Changho. The Biomechanical Analysis of Magnitude and Direction of Force by Different Techniques of Thoracic Spinal Manipulation. BioMed Research International. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1137866
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1137866