65세 이상 노인에서 흉쇄유돌근 마사지가 타액 분비율과 교합력 변화에 미치는 영향

The Effect of Sternocleidomastoid Muscle Massage on Saliva Secretion Rate and Bite Force in Elderly People Aged 65 Years or Older

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to provide basic data for noninvasive research by confirming the changes in saliva secretion rate and bite force through sternocleidomastoid muscle massage in elderly people aged 65 years or older. Methods: The study was conducted for three weeks on elderly people aged 65 years or older who used the G Senior Center in Region B and voluntarily agreed to participate in the study. Results: After the massage, non-irritating saliva, bite force, maximum bite pressure, average bite pressure, and bite area all showed an increase rate, and an interaction over time was confirmed in bite force and bite area. Conclusions: It is necessary to search for methods that can be applied to elderly people who are difficult to manage through various studies on other cervical muscles related to mastication.