Trial reportMedical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Effects of Two Exercise Programs on Neck Proprioception in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Preliminary Randomized Clinical Trial.
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- Effects of Dynamic Neck Sensorimotor Biofeedback Training in Individuals With Mechanical Neck Pain: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2026Trial
- Efficacy of Fu's Subcutaneous Needling for chronic non-specific neck pain and its effect on muscle elasticity: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Trial
- Efficacy Comparison of Osteopathic Muscle Energy Techniques and Cervical Mobilization on Pain, Disability, and Proprioception in Cervical Spondylosis Patients.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2024Trial
- Global Postural Re-Education Versus Deep Neck Flexor Activation on Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain with Forward Head Posture.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Assessment of the Reliability of a Laser-Based Visuomotor Feedback Device for Assessing Head Movement Control in Chronic Neck Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Three-dimensional Myofascial Release and Neck Strengthening in the Management of Cervical Spondylosis-A Case Report.International journal of therapeutic massage & bodywork · 2026Article
- A review of the synergistic mechanisms of Yijinjing, meridian sinew therapy, dry needling, and Fascial Manipulation in chronic cervical myofascial pain based on the fascia-meridian sinew continuum.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- Unilateral baseball pitching: morphological and functional adaptations in the neck muscles.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
- Effect of Local Vibration Therapy on Pain, Joint Position Sense, Kinesiophobia, and Disability in Cervical Disc Herniation: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- The effect of a neck-specific exercise program on cervical kinesthesia for patients with chronic whiplash-associated disorders: a case-control study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Article
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6 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundThe purpose of this study was to compare the effects of specific neck muscle training and general neck-shoulder exercises on neck proprioception, pain, and disability in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain.
methodsTwenty-five patients with chronic non-specific neck pain were recruited into this preliminary single-blinded randomized clinical trial. They were randomly assigned to either a specific neck exercise (n = 13, mean aged 24 years) or a general neck exercise group (n = 12, mean aged 25 years). Specific neck exercises included eye-head coordination and isometric deep neck muscle exercises. General neck exercises included neck and shoulder free range of motion and shoulder shrug. Pain, disability, and neck proprioception, which was determined using the joint repositioning error, were measured at baseline and after eight weeks of training in both groups.
resultsBoth training groups showed significant improvements in joint repositioning error (
conclusionsEither specific neck exercise or a general neck-shoulder range of motion exercise could be effective in improving neck proprioception. Therefore, exercises could be recommended based on patient comfort and patients' specific limitations.
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