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The Effects Of Instrument Cervical Manual Therapy Methods And Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Neck Pain
Interventions
Other: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Other: Manual therapy application
Registration Number
NCT05851703
Lead Sponsor
Bahçeşehir University
Brief Summary

The location of neck pain is usually shown as "pain occurring between the occiput and the third thoracic vertebra". The annual incidence of mechanical neck pain is 12/1000 patients and is one of the most common reasons for visiting physicians. Neck pain usually lasts longer than 3 months and results in a high cost to society

Detailed Description

Movement in one plane in the cervical spine is due to the contribution of vertebrae from other planes. This complicates the kinematics and injury mechanism of the cervical region. Considering the mechanism of injury, demographic information to be obtained from the person is very important.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
82
Inclusion Criteria
  • Those with neck pain
  • Being between 20-60 years old
Exclusion Criteria
  • High blood pressure
  • Cardiopulmonary disease
  • Malignant
  • Operation, injection, etc. for the neck in the last 3 months. those with a history of treatment
  • Spine surgery
  • Psychological disturbance
  • Neurological and orthopedic deficits

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular FacilitationProprioceptive Neuromuscular FacilitationProprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques will be applied to the second group.
Manual therapy applications:Manual therapy applicationIn lower cervical lateral flexion problems, pushing technique will be applied with instrument support from the articular pillar part of the superior vertebra on the side where the limitation is present
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Algometerone day

It can be used to measure the sensitivity of tissues. The pressure is gradually increased and people must report the feeling of pressure applied. It has been shown that pressure algometry is a highly valid and reliable measurement of cranio-cervical muscles.

Jamar Hand Dynomometerone day

The patients were placed in the sitting position with the wrist in 90° flexion and the forearm in the neutral position. Before the measurements, the participants will be informed verbally. Participants will then be asked to squeeze with all their strength for 3 seconds and then release. Participants will rest for 1 minute between measurements

Visual Analogue Scaleone day

In the measurement of neck pain severity, it was planned to use a standard, proven 10 mm VAS. The severity of pain felt by the patient; It is a scale used to mark 0 = no pain and 10 = the most severe pain, thus determining the patient's pain intensity subjectively.

Pinchmeterone day

It will be used to assess finger grip strengths. Measurements will be evaluated on both hands. Before the measurements, the participants will be informed verbally and they will be allowed to experiment. When the participants are ready, they are asked to squeeze the dynamometer with all their strength for 3 seconds and then release it. Participants will rest for 1 minute between measurements.

Neck Disability Indexone day

The Neck Disability Index (NDI) measures acute and chronic neck pain or disability due to neck injury. It is the most common assessment tool used in the neck. It consists of 10 items. These; intensity of pain, personal care, lifting, reading, headaches, concentration, work, driving, sleep and leisure activities. There are 6 options in each item and the patient will mark one of these options and be evaluated accordingly.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ismet Yurtdsever

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Istanbul, None Selected, Turkey

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