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Measurement of Rheologic Properties of Soft Tissue (Muscle Tissue) by Myotonometer

ŠIFTA, Petr, Václav BITTNER, Matěj KOLÁŘ and Martin KYSELA

Basic information

Original name

Measurement of Rheologic Properties of Soft Tissue (Muscle Tissue) by Myotonometer

Authors

ŠIFTA, Petr (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution), Václav BITTNER (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution), Matěj KOLÁŘ (203 Czech Republic) and Martin KYSELA (203 Czech Republic)

Edition

International Journal of Medical, Health, Biomedical, Bioengineering and Pharmaceutical Engineering, 2015, 2010-3778

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Article in a journal

Field of Study

Biotechnology and bionics

Country of publisher

United Arab Emirates

Confidentiality degree

is not subject to a state or trade secret

References:

RIV identification code

RIV/46747885:24510/15:#0001209

Organization

Faculty of Science, Humanities and Education – Technical University of Liberec – Repository

Keywords in English

Rheologicproperties; tendo–deformational characteristics; viscosity; elasticity; hypertonus; spasticity

Links

TG01010117, research and development project.
Changed: 6/4/2016 18:53, Václav Bittner

Abstract

V originále

The purpose of the research described in this work is to answer how to measure the rheologic (viscoelastic) properties tendo–deformational characteristics of soft tissue. The method would also resemble muscle palpation examination as it is known in clinical practice. For this purpose, an instrument with the working name “myotonometer” has been used. At present, there is lack of objective methods for assessing the muscle tone by viscous and elastic properties of soft tissue. That is why we decided to focus on creating or finding quantitative and qualitative methodology capable to specify muscle tone.