Petr Sifta
Charles University in Praque, Czech Republic
Title: Tendo-deformational characteristic of soft tissue (muscle tissue) measured by myotonometer
Biography
Biography: Petr Sifta
Abstract
The purpose of the research described in this work is to answer how to measure the rheologic (viscoelastic) properties and tendo–
deformational characteristics of soft tissue. The method would also deals with the resemblance of muscle palpation examination
as it is known in clinical practice. For this purpose, an instrument with the working name “myotonometer” has been used. The
Myotonometer measures constrain dislodging attributes of muscle and different tissues situated underneath the measuring test. 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.