Trial reportMedical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research2020
The Reliability of MyotonPRO in Assessing Masseter Muscle Stiffness and the Effect of Muscle Contraction.
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The Effect of Bruxism on Dynamic Balance in Desk Workers
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 26 citations in OpenAlex.
- Evaluating the Reliability of MyotonPro in Assessing Muscle Properties: A Systematic Review of Diagnostic Test Accuracy.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Pooled it
- Comparative Effects of Facial Roller and Gua Sha Massage on Facial Contour, Muscle Tone, and Skin Elasticity: Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Trial
- Ultrasonographic measurement of masseter muscle thickness and elasticity in patients with symptomatic apical periodontitis.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Article
- Acute Effects of Different Muscle Contraction Types on Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of the Biceps Brachii Measured with Myotonometry.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2026Article
- Inter- and Intra-Rater Reliability of Myotonometric Assessment of the Mechanical Properties of Caesarean Section Scar Skin Using the MyotonPRO With an L-Shaped Probe.Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2026Article
- Association Between Occlusal Wear, Viscoelastic Properties, and Pain in Masticatory Muscles in Individuals With or Without Headache and Neck Pain: A Pilot Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Functional Effects of BoNT-A Application in Masseter Muscle in Patients with Symptoms of Bruxism.Toxins · 2025Article
- Evaluating the reliability of myotonometry for assessing masseter muscle hypertrophy in healthy subjects.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2025Article
- Dentures Used for Rehabilitation of Mastication After Loss of Teeth Maintain Proper Biomechanical Properties of Masseter Muscles-A Comparative Study.Clinics and practice · 2025Article
- Evaluating Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Masticatory Muscles in Temporomandibular Disorders: A Patient-Centric Approach Using MyotonPRO Measurements.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The Condition of the Masseter Muscles After Orthodontic Treatment with Fixed Appliances.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Review
- Assessment of Muscle Stiffness Using the MyotonPro: Effects of Fatigue on Vastus Lateralis and Medialis Muscles.Journal of personalized medicine · 2024Article
- Assessment of the stiffness of the upper trapezius muscle in a group of asymptomatic people with cervical spine rotation asymmetry.PloS one · 2024Article
- Nociceptive Pain in Patients with Neuromuscular Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Clinical Study.Journal of neuromuscular diseases · 2024Article
- Objective Methods of Muscle Tone Diagnosis and Their Application-A Critical Review.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Gender-Related Biomechanical Properties of Masseter Muscle among Patients with Self-Assessment of Bruxism: A Comparative Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are accompanied by masticatory muscle-related pain, making it meaningful to assess the stiffness of the masticatory muscles. The present study investigated the intra- and inter-operator reliabilities of MyotonPRO for assessing the elasticity of masseter muscles, to determine minimal detectable changes, and to quantify changes in stiffness from conditions of relaxation to maximal contraction. MATERIAL AND METHODS Twenty healthy subjects (10 men and 10 women) were recruited. The stiffness of their masseter muscles was quantified with MyotonPRO in both relaxed and maximal contraction conditions. Two experienced operators (A and B) measured stiffness on the same day, and operator A repeated this procedure 5 days later. RESULTS Intra-rater reliability was good (ICC=0.78) and inter-operator reliability was excellent (ICC=0.95) for assessing masseter muscle stiffness with MyotonPRO. The mean stiffness of the masseter muscle on the dominant side was 369.5 N/m under relaxed conditions and 618.3 N/m at maximum bite force, an increase of 67.4%. Stiffness on the dominant and non-dominant sides did not differ significantly under both conditions (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS MyotonPRO is a reliable method for quantifying the stiffness of the masseter muscle and monitoring its changes under different contraction conditions.
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