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Morphology and kinematics of the atlanto-axial joints and their interaction during manual cervical rotation mobilization.
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PMID:  21511513     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
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BACKGROUND DATA: At present little data are available on the relationship between spinal anatomy and kinematics. No studies have verified the relationship between atlanto-axial kinematics during manual mobilization and the spatial features of the atlanto-axial ligaments and the lateral joints. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty un-embalmed cervical spine specimens (9 male and 11 female; 80±11 years) were studied. Atlanto-axial kinematics were registered during manual axial rotation mobilization using an ultrasound-based motion tracking system. Anatomical landmarks were digitized and spatial features of the lateral atlanto-axial joint surfaces and alar ligaments were extracted. The relationship between the anatomical features and the spinal kinematics was analyzed using statistical regression analysis. RESULTS: Only the range of motion of the coupled flexion-extension motion component, the ratio and the time shift between main axial rotation and coupled lateral bending motion components could be predicted for about 52%, 49% and 73%, respectively, by a selected set of anatomical features. CONCLUSION: Supposed relationships between anatomical features and joint kinematics are only partially confirmed. The results indicate that the kinematics of the atlanto-axial joint during manual regional axial mobilization are not completely predetermined by the specimens' specific anatomy.
Authors:
E Cattrysse; S Provyn; P Kool; J P Clarys; P Van Roy
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Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2011-4-19
Journal Detail:
Title:  Manual therapy     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1532-2769     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2011 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-4-22     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9610924     Medline TA:  Man Ther     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Department of Experimental Anatomy, Building B, Arthrokinematics Research Group, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, and Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Belgium.
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