The effect of neck torsion on joint position error in subjects with chronic neck pain

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 562-567 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoqi Chen ◽  
Julia Treleaven
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Position Error ◽  
Joint Position ◽  
Neck Torsion

Influence of chronic neck pain on cervical joint position error (JPE): Comparison between young and elderly subjects

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 1265-1271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalid A. Alahmari ◽  
Ravi Shankar Reddy ◽  
Paul Silvian ◽  
Irshad Ahmad ◽  
Venkat Nagaraj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Position Error ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Joint Position ◽  
Young And Elderly Subjects

Immediate effects of thoracic manipulation on cervical joint position sense in individuals with mechanical neck pain: A randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Emin Ulas Erdem ◽  
Banu Ünver ◽  
Eda Akbas ◽  
Gizem Irem Kinikli
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position Sense ◽  
Position Error ◽  
Cervical Region ◽  
Joint Position ◽  
Cervical Range Of Motion ◽  
Arm Pain ◽  
Neck Function

BACKGROUND: Performing thoracic manipulations for neck pain can result in immediate improvements in neck function. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of thoracic manipulation on cervical joint position sense and cervical range of motion in individuals with chronic mechanical neck pain. METHODS: Eighty male volunteers between 18–25 years and having chronic or recurrent neck or shoulder pain of at least 3 months duration with or without arm pain were randomized into two groups: Thoracic Manipulation Group (TMG:50) and Control Group (CG:30), with a pretest-posttest experimental design. The TMG was treated with thoracic extension manipulation while the CG received no intervention. Cervical joint position error and cervical range of motion of the individuals were assessed at baseline and 5 minutes later. RESULTS: There was no difference in demographic variables such as age (p= 0.764), Body Mass Index (p= 0.917) and Neck Pain Disability Scale (NPDS) scores (p= 0.436) at baseline outcomes between TMG and CGs. Joint position error outcomes between the two groups following intervention were similar in all directions at 30 and 50 degrees. Differences in range of motion following intervention in neck flexion (p< 0.001) and right rotation (p= 0.004) were higher in TMG compared to CG. CONCLUSIONS: A single session of thoracic manipulation seems to be inefficient on joint position sense in individuals with mild mechanical neck pain. However, thoracic manipulation might be an effective option to increase flexion and rotation of the cervical region as an adjunctive to treatment.

scholarly journals Kinesiophobia and its correlations with pain, proprioception, and functional performance among individuals with chronic neck pain

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. e0254262
Author(s):  
Faisal Asiri ◽  
Ravi Shankar Reddy ◽  
Jaya Shanker Tedla ◽  
Mohammad A. ALMohiza ◽  
Mastour Saeed Alshahrani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Joint Position ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Position Errors ◽  
Flexion Extension

Chronic neck pain (CNP) incidence in the general population is high and contributes to a significant health problem. Kinesiophobia (fear of pain to movement or re-injury) combined with emotions and physical variables may play a vital role in assessing and managing individuals with CNP. The study’s objectives are 1) to evaluate the relationship between kinesiophobia, neck pain intensity, proprioception, and functional performance; 2) to determine if kinesiophobia predicts pain intensity, proprioception, and functional performance among CNP individuals. Sixty-four participants with CNP (mean age 54.31 ± 9.41) were recruited for this cross-sectional study. The following outcome measures were evaluated: Kinesiophobia using the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK), neck pain intensity using the visual analog scale (VAS), cervical proprioceptive joint position errors (in flexion, extension, and rotation directions) using cervical range of motion (CROM) device and handgrip strength as a measure of functional performance using the Baseline® hydraulic hand dynamometer. Kinesiophobia showed a strong positive correlation with neck pain intensity (r = 0.81, p<0.001), a mild to a moderate positive correlation with proprioception joint position errors (JPE) in extension, rotation left and right directions (p<0.05), but no correlation in flexion direction (p = 0.127). Also, there was a moderate negative correlation with handgrip strength (r = -0.65, p<0.001). Regression analysis proved that kinesiophobia was a significant predictor of pain intensity, proprioception, and functional performance (p<0.05). This study infers that kinesiophobia in individuals with CNP predicts pain, proprioception, and functional performance. Kinesiophobia assessment should be considered in regular clinical practice to understand the barriers that can influence rehabilitation outcomes in CNP individuals.

Effect of laterality discrimination on joint position sense and cervical range of motion in patients with chronic neck pain: a randomized single-blind clinical trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-143
Author(s):  
Jose Vicente León-Hernández ◽  
David Marcos-Lorenzo ◽  
David Morales-Tejera ◽  
Ferran Cuenca-Martínez ◽  
Roy La Touche ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position ◽  
Cervical Range Of Motion ◽  
Single Blind

scholarly journals Mental practice in isolation improves cervical joint position sense in patients with chronic neck pain: a randomized single-blind placebo trial

PeerJ ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. e7681 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ferran Cuenca-Martínez ◽  
Roy La Touche ◽  
Jose Vicente León-Hernández ◽  
Luis Suso-Martí
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Vertical Plane ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position Sense ◽  
Mental Practice ◽  
Joint Position ◽  
Flexion Extension ◽  
Single Blind

Objective The main objective of this trial was to assess whether action observation (AO) training and motor imagery (MI) produced changes in the cervical joint position sense (CJPS) both at the end of the intervention and 10 min postintervention compared with a placebo intervention in patients with nonspecific chronic neck pain (NSCNP). Methods A single-blind placebo clinical trial was designed. A total of 30 patients with NSCNP were randomly assigned to the AO group, MI group or placebo observation (PO) group. CJPS in flexion, extension and rotation movements in both planes were the main variables. Results The results obtained in the vertical plane showed that the AO group obtained greater improvements than the PO group in the CJPS in terms of cervical extension movement both at the end of the intervention and 10 min postintervention (p = .001, d = 1.81 and p = .004, d = 1.74, respectively), and also in cervical flexion movement, although only at 10 min after the intervention (p = .035, d = 0.72). In addition, the AO group obtained greater improvements than the MI group in the CJPS only at the end of the intervention in cervical extension movement (p = .041, d = 1.17). Regarding the left rotation cervical movement, both the MI and AO groups were superior to the PO group in both planes at the end of the intervention (p < .05, d > 0.80). Conclusions Although both AO and MI could be a useful strategy for CJPS improvement, the AO group showed the strongest results. The therapeutic potential of the application of mental practice in a clinical context in the early stages of rehabilitation of NSCNP should be considered.

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