ArticleFrontiers in sports and active living2025
Biomechanical mechanisms of multidirectional dynamic compensatory muscle fatigue induced by abnormal cervical curvature: a cross-sectional case-control study based on surface electromyography and Cobb angle.
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Introduction: Cervical lordosis, a core indicator of spinal sagittal balance, is closely associated with cervical dysfunction when abnormal (straightening or kyphosis). The muscular system, including the upper trapezius (UT) and sternocleidomastoid (SCM), contributes to the mechanical stability of the cervical spine. However, how abnormal curvature affects dynamic muscle fatigue mechanisms remains unclear. This study investigated how abnormal curvature influences the performance of the UT and SCM during movement and their correlations. Methods: Employing a cross-sectional case-control design, 49 participants were enrolled. Cervical lateral radiographs were used to measure the C2-C7 Cobb angle, categorizing participants into an abnormal curvature group (25 chronic neck pain patients) and a normal curvature group (24 healthy individuals). Surface electromyography (sEMG) monitored the UT and SCM during six cervical movements at maximal voluntary contraction. Frequency-domain parameters analyzed included median frequency (MF), mean power frequency (MPF), and their slopes (MFs, MPFs). Results: The C2-C7 Cobb angle was significantly lower in the abnormal curvature group compared to the normal group ( Conclusions: Abnormal cervical lordosis significantly increases dynamic muscle fatigue, manifesting as deteriorated sEMG spectral characteristics in the UT and SCM. Furthermore, a complex relationship exists between the cervical Cobb angle and muscle fatigue. This confirms the hypothesis that abnormal curvature induces compensatory muscle activation. The findings provide a biological basis for rehabilitation strategies, suggesting that clinical interventions should be tailored based on cervical curvature type. Clinical Trail Registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR25001081490.
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