The Effects of Cervical Stairstep on Cervical Range of Motion
试验速览
- 阶段
- 1 期
- 入组人数
- 50
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Cervical Range of Motion
研究概览
简要总结
Observe the effects of Cervical Stairstep on Cervical Spine Range of Motion
详细描述
The cervical spine can be affected in a number of ways due to its vulnerability to injury. These injuries can result from poor posture, sports or occupation and can lead to degenerative changes. Cervical range of motion (ROM) is also affected by these injuries. When active ROM is restricted, the injury is of muscular origin. Pain with passive ROM indicates ligamentous injury whereas restricted passive ROM indicates blockage within bone or soft tissue. The normal range of motion in the cervical spine is 80-90 degrees flexion, 70 degrees extension, 20-45 degrees lateral flexion and 90 degrees of rotation. A common mechanism of cervical spine injury is axial loading. Axial loading can create a buckling effect within the cervical spine and decrease its ability to move normally, creating a limited ROM.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Non Randomized
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 50 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •students and faculty between ages 18 and 50
排除标准
- •current neck pain (as measured by the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and utilizing Jackson's and maximal foraminal compression tests to assess for radiating symptoms)
- •severe recent head trauma
- •acute exacerbations within the past 3 months
- •known cervical disc problems
- •surgical fusions within the cervical spine
- •highly acute symptoms
- •a positive valsalva test
- •seizure disorder
- •analgesics
- •muscle relaxants
- •medications with effects on the musculoskeletal system
- •chiropractic manipulation within 48 hours of the study
- •Other exclusions can be made based on investigator judgment
结局指标
主要结局
Cervical Range of Motion
时间窗: Pre and post treatment
次要结局
- Neck Disability Index(pre and post treatment)