SynthesisBMC musculoskeletal disorders2019
Comparison of CPG's for the diagnosis, prognosis and management of non-specific neck pain: a systematic review.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Comparison of Electrical Dry Needling and Therapeutic Exercise Versus Therapeutic Exercise in Patients With Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Comparison of Percutaneous Neuromodulation and Therapeutic Exercise in Patients With Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Effects of Muscle Energy Techniques With and Without Motor Control Therapeutic Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in Patients With Mechanical Neck Pain.
Who cites it
51 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 123 citations in OpenAlex.
- Comparative effectiveness of six biophysical agents on neck pain rehabilitation: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2025Pooled it
- An overview of systematic reviews examining the quantitative sensory testing-derived hypoalgesic effects of manual therapy for musculoskeletal pain.The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy · 2024Pooled it
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- Neck pain clinical practice guidelines: a systematic review of the quality and quantity of complementary and alternative medicine recommendations.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2022Pooled it
- Head kinematics in patients with neck pain compared to asymptomatic controls: a systematic review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2022Pooled it
- No Uniformity in the References of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Bariatric Surgery: a Review of 3 Similar Guidelines Published in 2020.Obesity surgery · 2021Pooled it
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- The response to individualized treatment after a standardized treatment protocol among neck pain sufferers: a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial.Chiropractic & manual therapies · 2025Trial
- The effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment on pain and disability in patients with chronic neck pain: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial.PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation · 2022Trial
- The effect of spinal manipulative therapy and home stretching exercises on heart rate variability in patients with persistent or recurrent neck pain: a randomized controlled trial.Chiropractic & manual therapies · 2021Trial
- The effect of two weeks of spinal manipulative therapy and home stretching exercises on pain and disability in patients with persistent or recurrent neck pain; a randomized controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2021Trial
- Chuna Manual Therapy vs Usual Care for Patients With Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2021Trial
- Routine medical care for adults with musculoskeletal disorders in the Indigenous community of Pimicikamak, northern Manitoba before and after implementing the Global Spine Care Initiative model: a retrospective chart review with a 10-month post-implementation window: A collaborative research project between World Spine Care Canada (WSCC), Pimicikamack Okimawin, and Cross Lake Nursing Station.The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association · 2025Article
- Effectiveness and Safety of Tuina Therapy Combined With Yijinjing Exercise for Neck Pain: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- Efficacy of Tuina Versus the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Technique in Patients With Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- Measurement Reliability for the Anatomical Characteristics of Cervical Muscles Using Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Healthy Individuals.Muscles (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- An overview of systematic reviews investigating clinical features for diagnosing neck pain and its associated disorders.The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy · 2025Review
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- Understanding degenerative cervical myelopathy in musculoskeletal practice.The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy · 2025Review
- Comparative Cost Analysis of Neck Pain Treatments for Medicare Beneficiaries.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2025Article
Corrections and comments
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Authors and funding
5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
Funding
Abstract
backgroundNeck pain (NP) is a very common musculoskeletal condition with potential for a high burden in disability and length of disorder. Clinical practice guidelines (CPG) give recommendations to clinicians for providing optimal care for patients however best practice recommendations are often contradictory. The purpose for this review was to conduct a SR of CPGs to assess the management recommendations for NP (diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, imaging).
methodsStandard SR methodology was employed including a grey literature search (including the National Guideline Clearing House). Medline, Cinahl, Embase, ILC, Cochrane, Central, and Lilacs were searched from 1995-to March 2018. Two raters evaluated all citations and a third rater resolved any disagreements. The AGREE II was used to assess risk of bias of each CPG. Data was extracted and included CPG purpose, type of NP problem and clinical recommendations. The AGREE II critical appraisal tool was used to assess risk of bias of each CPG.
resultsFrom 640 articles, 241 were available for screening. A total of 46 guidelines were selected. CPG's were categorized by the NP population (General NP, whiplash, interventional, headache and risk for vertebral insufficiency) and type of clinical aim (diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, imaging). Each clinical NP population had a large overlap of clinical aims presented. The CPGs were directed to a variety of clinicians that included physicians, physiotherapists and chiropractors. Results suggest heterogeneity in CPG recommendations within each clinical aim. CPG characteristics accounting for these differences are outlined.
conclusionThe majority of CPGs were developed for general NP that focused on treatment recommendations, with fewer number aimed at recommendations for diagnosis, prognosis, and outcomes. Heterogeneity of recommendations within the categories were noted as were potential factors associated with these differences, including CPG quality as assessed by the AGREE II.
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