Investigation of electroneuromyography parameters of axillary and accessory nerves in riders
IDEGGYOGYASZATI SZEMLE-CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE, cilt.79, sa.9-10, ss.307-313, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 79 Sayı: 9-10
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.18071/isz.79.0307
- Dergi Adı: IDEGGYOGYASZATI SZEMLE-CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.307-313
- Kocaeli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background and purpose-Long-term motorcycle use may lead to various health problems, such as musculoskeletal disorders and peripheral nerve compression. This study aims to evaluate the effects of prolonged motorcycle use on the peripheral nervous system. Methods-Electroneuromyography (ENMG) data for the axillary nerve and accessory nerve were compared between motorcycle users and non-users. The study included 50 volunteers who had been actively riding motorcycles for at least five years and 50 individuals who did not use motorcycles. Anthropometric measurements were also recorded, and nerve conduction parameters were statistically analyzed. Results-The results revealed that the latencies of the right and left axillary nerves were significantly increased in the motorcycle group (p<0.05), while the amplitude of the left axillary nerve showed a significant decrease (p<0.05). Moreover, a significant increase in the latency of the right accessory nerve was observed in the same group (p<0.05). Conclusion-These findings indicate that long-term motorcycle use can cause neurophysiological alterations in upper extremity nerve conduction. The outcomes of this study may support the development of ergo- nomic interventions and protective strate-gies to mitigate the potential risks associated with prolonged motorcycle use.