Development of a force measurement system for massage of the face

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  • KATSUMATA Akitoshi
    Department of Oral Radiology, Asahi University School of Dentistry
  • IIDA Yukihiro
    Department of Oral Radiology, Asahi University School of Dentistry
  • FUJISHITA Masami
    Department of Oral Radiology, Asahi University School of Dentistry
  • IZUMI Masahiro
    Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Aichi-Gakuin University School of Dentistry
  • KOBAYASHI Kaoru
    Department of Oral Radiology, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine
  • OGURA Yu
    Waseda University, Graduate School of Science and Engineering
  • USUDA Yuichi
    Waseda University, Graduate School of Science and Engineering
  • TAKANISHI Atsuo
    Waseda University, Graduate School of Science and Engineering

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  • マッサージ荷重計測用顔面モデルの開発

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Purpose: A measurement system was developed for measuring the dynamic force on a patient's head during massage of the masticatory muscle. The dynamic force during massage by dentists was evaluated.<BR>Methods: The measurement system consists of an anatomical head model, an intelligent force/torque sensor unit, and a pedestal unit. The sensor detected three-dimensional components of force to the head during the massage in each axial direction simultaneously and continuously in real time.<BR>Results: During the massage by skilled dentists, stable wave patterns of three-dimensional load were observed. Differences in the force between right and left hand were minimal. The load of compression was approximately 10 to 15 N.<BR>Conclusions: The Dynamic load measurement system may be useful for massage therapy training and studying the physiological efficacy of massage.

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