Decreased neck proprioception and postural stability after induced cervical flexor muscles fatigue.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study investigated the effect of cervical flexor muscles fatigue on neck proprioception and postural stability.

Methods

Forty-five male and female subjects were evaluated pre, immediate after induction of fatigue, and after recovery. Isometric neck flexor muscle endurance test (NET) was used for the induction of cervical flexor muscle fatigue. Cervical proprioception was assessed by cervical joint position error test (JPET) via overhead laser pointer while postural stability was assessed by using (a) biodex balance system measuring "Overall stability index (OSI), Anterior/ posterior (A/P) index and medial/ lateral (M/L) index", (b) multidirectional reach test.

Results

There was a significant decrease in cervical proprioception (cervical joint position

SUBMITTER: Abdelkader NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7493440 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature