yahoo.com Background: In all studies in which the strength of the neck extensor muscles has been measured, the level of thoracic support has been adjusted differently so direct comparison of the ...

Neck Extensors Using the index- and middle finger, the examiner palpated the neck extensor muscles all the way from the sixth cervical vertebrae to below the occipital border. The examiner ...

which targets neck extensor muscle endurance. It was performed with the participant lying prone, with arms at the sides and the head over the edge of the plinth (Figure 5), initially supported by ...

At present, there is little comparative analysis of static and dynamic electromyography (EMG) of neck extensor muscles at home and abroad. Objectives To provide reference for the evaluation and ...

Dropped Head Syndrome (DHS) is a condition characterized by a forward head posture due to weakness in the neck extensor muscles, leading to significant functional impairment. Patients with DHS ...