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ArticleJournal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions2026

Upper Extremity Dysfunction and Quality of Life in Women with Non-Specific Neck Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Abdulkadir Göz, Sevgi Özalevli, Evrim Göz

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Article in Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06233006 (Investigation of the Effects of Upper Extremity Functions and Health-Related Quality of Life in Female Patients With Non-Specific Neck Pain), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Investigation of the Effects of Upper Extremity Functions and Health-Related Quality of Life in Female Patients With Non-Specific Neck Pain

TypeobservationalSponsorDokuz Eylul UniversityRan2023 to 2025Enrolled80ConditionsNeck PainArmsAssessment
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Abdulkadir GözTarsus State Hospital, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Mersin, Turkey.
Sevgi ÖzalevliDokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Department of Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy, Izmir, Turkey.
Evrim GözTarsus University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Mersin, Turkey.

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Abstract

objectivesThis study aimed to comprehensively evaluate and compare upper extremity functions and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) between Non-specific neck pain (NSNP) patients and healthy controls.

methodsThis is a cross-sectional descriptive study included 80 individuals. The patient group comprised 40 NSNP patients, while the control group consisted of 40 healthy women. Upper extremity functions were assessed using Nine Hole Peg Test (9HPT), Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH), hand grip and pinch strength, Ruler Drop Test (RDT), Shoulder Position Sense and Single Arm Military Press Test (SAMP). HRQoL was assessed using the Short Form-36 (SF-36). Neck pain was assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and neck disability using the Neck Disability Index (NDI).

resultsThe patient and control groups showed statistically significant differences for 9HPT, SAMP, RDT, DASH scores, and hand grip and pinch strengths (p<0.05). All subcategories of HRQoL were statistically significantly lower in patients than in control group (p<0.05).

conclusionsCompared to healthy controls, women with NSNP demonstrated worse upper extremity function and HRQoL. Assessment of upper extremity function may be considered as part of routine evaluation, and rehabilitation programs could consider incorporating targeted interventions to enhance these functions. CLINICALTRIALS: gov ID: NCT06233006.

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Neck PainQuality of LifeUpper ExtremityAdultCross-Sectional StudiesDisability EvaluationFemaleHand StrengthHumansMiddle AgedPain MeasurementDisabilityHandNeckPainWomen’s Health

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PMCPMC13539723

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