Reliability of Thickness Measurements of the Dorsal Muscles of the Upper Cervical Spine: An Ultrasonographic Study (original) (raw)
2009, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
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This study investigates the reliability of thickness measurements of the dorsal muscles in the upper cervical spine using rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (RUSI). Twenty individuals with no neck pain underwent measurements at rest and during 50% maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC). The results indicated high reliability, with intraclass correlation coefficients ranging from 0.87 to 0.99, suggesting that RUSI could be a valuable tool in assessing cervical muscle function in both research and clinical settings. However, the limited sample size of asymptomatic subjects necessitates cautious interpretation of the findings.
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