scholarly journals Correlation Between Proprioception and Cervical Functions in Individuals with Chronic Neck Pain

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (15) ◽  
Author(s):  
Justina Šimkutė ◽  
Inga Muntianaitė ◽  
Ligita Aučynienė ◽  
Dainė Janonienė
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Position Sense ◽  
Neck Muscle ◽  
Neck Extension ◽  
Neck Position ◽  
Cervical Range Of Motion ◽  
Neck Proprioception ◽  
The Right

Background. Neck pain can affect cervical functions: reduce cervical range of motion, muscle strength and endurance. Recently, increasing attention has been paid to the assessment of proprioception in individuals with neck pain. It is believed that neck proprioception dysfunction can be linked with neck pain, reduced cervical range-of-motion, muscles strength and endurance. The aim of research was to assess neck dysfunction and proprioception relationship with neck muscle functions, cervical range of motion in individuals with neck pain. Methods. Thirty fve neck pain patients participated in this survey. Neck pain intensity was evaluated using a visual analogue pain scale, neck position sense, cervical active range of motion, cervical muscle strength using Lafayette handheld dynamometer, cervical muscle strength endurance were also evaluated in this study. The statistical analyses were performed. The averages and standard deviations were calculated. Averages were compared with the norm rates. Spearman’s and Pearson’s correlations were used for relationship assessment. Results. The neck position sense and cervical active range of motion statistically signifcantly differed from the norm. There was a difference between lateral neck flexion to the right and to the left – 18° (p < 0.05). The left neck rotation muscles were stronger than the right ones (p < 0.05). Neck extensors had greater endurance than neck flexors for 94.69 seconds (p < 0.05). A statistically significant inverse relationship was found between pain and muscle strength, endurance, and cervical flexion range of motion (p < 0.05). The neck position sense did not correlate with pain. Neck extension position sense negatively correlated with neck muscle group strength endurance (p < 0.05). Conclusions. Individuals with neck pain had neck position sense impairment, muscle imbalance between neck flexors and extensors, and reduced all cervical ranges of motion. With increasing neck pain, intensity muscle strength, muscle endurance, cervical flexion range of motion decreased, but the neck position sense did not correlate with pain. Neck extension position sense was related with all neck muscle group strength endurance.Keywords: neck pain, neck proprioception, muscle strength, muscle endurance, cervical range of motion.

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 Associations of neck muscle strength and cervical spine mobility with future neck pain and disability: a prospective 16-year study

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juhani Multanen ◽  
Arja Häkkinen ◽  
Hannu Kautiainen ◽  
Jari Ylinen
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Neck Muscle ◽  
Spine Mobility ◽  
Neck Strength ◽  
Neck Disability

Abstract Background Neck pain has been associated with weaker neck muscle strength and decreased cervical spine range of motion. However, whether neck muscle strength or cervical spine mobility predict later neck disability has not been demonstrated. In this 16-year prospective study, we investigated whether neck muscle strength and cervical spine mobility are associated with future neck pain and related disability in women pain-free at baseline. Methods Maximal isometric neck muscle strength and passive range of motion (PROM) of the cervical spine of 220 women (mean age 40, standard deviation (SD) 12 years) were measured at baseline between 2000 and 2002. We conducted a postal survey 16 years later to determine whether any subjects had experienced neck pain and related disability. Linear regression analysis adjusted for age and body mass index was used to determine to what extent baseline neck strength and PROM values were associated with future neck pain and related disability assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI). Results The regression analysis Beta coefficient remained below 0.1 for all the neck strength and PROM values, indicating no association between neck pain and related disability. Of the 149 (68%) responders, mean NDI was lowest (3.3, SD 3.8) in participants who had experienced no neck pain (n = 50), second lowest (7.7, SD 7.1) in those who had experienced occasional neck pain (n = 94), and highest (19.6, SD 22.0) in those who had experienced chronic neck pain (n = 5). Conclusions This 16-year prospective study found no evidence for an association between either neck muscle strength or mobility and the occurrence in later life of neck pain and disability. Therefore, screening healthy subjects for weaker neck muscle strength or poorer cervical spine mobility cannot be recommended for preventive purposes.

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 Effects of different methods of physiotherapy in individuals with cervicogenic headaches

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (11 (299)) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomas Šližys ◽  
Edita Jazepčikienė
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Cervicogenic Headache ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Neck Muscle ◽  
Cervical Range Of Motion ◽  
Neck Function ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Cervicogenic Headaches

Objective. To assess the effects of different physiotherapy methods in individuals with cervicogenic headache. Methods. 20 subjects with cervicogenic headaches have been studied. Subjects were randomized to two groups of 10 subjects. The first group of subjects underwent physiotherapy with post – isometric relaxation, the second group – physiotherapy in combination with vibration. Before and after the interventions, pain intensity, neck disability index, active cervical range of motion and neck muscle strength were evaluated in all subjects. Results. Physiotherapy reduces the intensity of pain (from strong and very strong to moderate intensity), improves neck function (from severe to moderate disability), increases active cervical range of motion by four to six degrees and increases neck muscle strength (p < 0,05). When comparing results between groups, no statistically significant difference in results were observed (p > 0,05). Conclusion: Complex physiotherapy in combination with post – isometric relaxation or vibration helps to improve the function of individual neck, increase active cervical range of motion and strength of muscle strength.

Reliability and Validity of Cervical Range of Motion and Muscle Strength Testing

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 1087-1096 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Kubas ◽  
Yi-Wen Chen ◽  
Silvana Echeverri ◽  
Stephanie L. McCann ◽  
Marcia J. Denhoed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Strength Testing ◽  
Cervical Range Of Motion

Neck Muscle Strength and Mobility of the Cervical Spine as Predictors of Neck Pain

Spine ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (12) ◽  
pp. 1036-1040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petri Salo ◽  
Jari Ylinen ◽  
Hannu Kautiainen ◽  
Keijo Häkkinen ◽  
Arja Häkkinen
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Neck Muscle
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