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Immediate Effects of the C0-C1 Mobilization Technique in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain

NCT04351971 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 22

Last updated 2020-04-17

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Summary

Background: Skeletal muscle-type pain is one of the main reasons for consultations in health centers. In Chile, it is estimated that the prevalence reaches 33% in men and 50% in women, increasing considerably with age, with cervical pain being one of the main conditions, estimating that 80% of the population has experienced cervicalgia at some time. lifetime. The main symptom is neck pain and restriction of movement, mainly affecting the mobility of the upper cervical region. Although there are studies evaluating the effectiveness of manual techniques, there are currently no studies evaluating the effects on cervical muscle activity and pressure threshold. Therefore, the objective of the present investigation is to evaluate the immediate effects of a manual therapy technique on the threshold pressure of muscular trigger points and on the muscular activity of the upper cervical region in patients with chronic pain and restriction of cervical mobility. higher.

Methods: Clinical trial, randomized, prospective, double-blind study (patient and evaluator). The participants (21 subjects) were divided into 2 groups. The control group will receive a C0-C0 placebo mobilization technique and the experimental group will receive the C0-C1 mobilization technique. In both groups the technique will be carried out by mobilization cycles of 15 seconds and 3 seconds of rest for a total period of 5 min. Pressure threshold, activation of the superficial deep musculature and articular range of the upper cervical region will be measured.

Conditions

  • Musculoskeletal Manipulations
  • Cervical Pain

Interventions

OTHER

Intervention Group

The patient's position is in the supine position. The therapist identifies the arches of the atlas and positions one hand at this level with the fingers extended. The other hand is located in the occipital region. Subsequently, the therapist makes a pressure with his shoulder assessing the movement and applies a pressure to the back. This technique is performed by mobilization cycles of 15 seconds and 3 seconds of rest for a total period of 5 minutes.The patient's position is in the supine position. The therapist identifies the arches of the atlas and positions one hand at this level with the fingers extended. The other hand is located in the occipital region. Subsequently, the therapist makes a pressure with his shoulder assessing the movement and applies a pressure to the back. This technique is performed by mobilization cycles of 15 seconds and 3 seconds of rest for a total period of 5 minutes.

OTHER

Placebo group

The technique consists of placing the patient in the supine position, one hand is located in the arches of the atlas, the other hand is located in the occipital. The therapist's shoulder is located in the anterior region. This position is maintained for 5 minutes without exerting pressure.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universidad San Sebastián

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-04-10
Primary Completion
2020-05-20
Completion
2020-06-01

Countries

  • Chile

Study Locations

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