Strength and morphology of a suprahyoid muscle and their relationship to forward head posture in healthy older adults
- 15 August 2022
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Geriatrics & Gerontology International
- Vol. 22 (9) , 779-784
Abstract
Aim: Forward head posture, an abnormality in head and trunk positioning, adversely affects suprahyoid muscle activity. Jaw‐opening force, which reflects suprahyoid muscle strength, is a useful index of dysphagia. However, the relationship between forward head posture and strength and morphology of suprahyoid muscles remains unclear. This study aims to clarify the relationship between forward head posture, jaw‐opening force and morphology of suprahyoid muscles.Methods: During October 2018, we enrolled older adults aged ≥65 years. The craniovertebral angle was measured, and an angle Geriatr Gerontol Int 2022; 22: 779–784.Keywords
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