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Effects of Physical Therapy on Isometric Neck Retraction Strength and Pain in Patients With Neck Disability

NCT04334655 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 25

Last updated 2022-05-02

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Summary

Impaired neck muscle strength is related to neck pain, abnormal posture, and various cervical pathologies. Clinicians, therefore require objective, reliable and valid methods for quantifying neck strength. In a previous study, the investigators developed a novel, valid, and reliable method for measuring neck retraction strength, using a handheld dynamometer (HHD), in normal, healthy individuals. The investigators are now expanding this research to study a patient population. Specifically, to describe isometric neck retraction strength in patients with neck pain and to study the effects of physical therapy (PT) on that strength. Our hypothesis is that isometric cervical retraction strength will increase over the course of treatment and that there will be an inverse relationship between strength and the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and Neck Disability Index (NDI).

Conditions

  • Neck Pain
  • Strength

Interventions

OTHER

Physical Therapy

Patients with primary complaints of neck pain will receive routine physical therapy care including modalities, manual therapy including neck mobilization and manipulation, stretching and strengthening exercises, and patient education.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Campbell University, Incorporated

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Frank Tudini, DSc · Campbell University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
100 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-03-01
Primary Completion
2021-10-23
Completion
2021-10-23

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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