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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2019

The effects of deep neck muscle-specific training versus general exercises on deep neck muscle thickness, pain and disability in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain: protocol for a randomized clinical trial (RCT).

Pegah Kashfi, Noureddin Karimi, Anneli Peolsson, Leila Rahnama

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Article in BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05391997 (Comparative Effects of Cervical Extension Traction Exercises With and Without Modified Cervical and Shoulder Retraction Exercises on Pain, Disability and Cobb's Angle in Patients With Non-specific Neck Pain), which is not on this map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Comparative Effects of Cervical Extension Traction Exercises With and Without Modified Cervical and Shoulder Retraction Exercises on Pain, Disability and Cobb's Angle in Patients With Non-specific Neck Pain

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2022 to 2023Enrolled22ConditionsNeck PainArmsModified Cervical and Shoulder Retraction exercises, Cervical Extension Traction exercises
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4 authors.

Pegah KashfiDepartment of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Noureddin KarimiDepartment of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Anneli PeolssonDepartment of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
Leila RahnamaDepartment of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. leila.rahnama@ung.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9078-6048

Funding

University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences IR.USWR.REC.1396.194
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAltered thickness, cross-sectional area and activity of deep neck muscles have frequently been reported in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain (CNNP). It is claimed that these muscles do not recover spontaneously. These muscles provide a considerable amount of cervical stability. Therefore, various therapeutic exercises have been recommended to recover from resulting complications. However, most exercise protocols do not target deep neck muscles directly. Thus, this might be a reason for long-lasting complications. Accordingly, the purpose of the present study is to discuss a randomized controlled trial (RCT) protocol in which we aim to investigate and compare the effects of neck-specific exercise programmes versus general exercise programmes in patients with CNNP.

methodsA 2*2 factorial RCT with before-after design. Sixty-four participants with CNNP will be recruited into the study. They will be randomly divided into two groups, including specific neck exercise and general exercise. Each exercise programme will be carried out three times a week and will last for 8 weeks. Primarily, dorsal and ventral neck muscle thickness, pain and disability and secondarily, muscle strength, quality of life, sleep quality, fear avoidance and neck range of motion will be assessed at the baseline and immediately at the end of the exercise protocol. DISCUSSION: The results of this study will inform clinicians on which type of exercise is more beneficial for patients with CNNP.

trial registrationIRCT2017091620787N2, Sep 16 2017.

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Muscle StrengthAdolescentAdultChronic PainDisability EvaluationExercise TherapyFemaleHumansIranMaleMiddle AgedNeck MusclesNeck PainPain PerceptionRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRecovery of FunctionDeep neck musclesExerciseMuscle thicknessNeck pain

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