Evaluating the Comparative Effects of Cervical Stabilization Exercises and Muscle Energy Techniques on Pain, Anxiety, Forward Head Posture, and Respiratory Status in Chronic Neck Pain
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 50
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Pain will be assessed using Numerical Pain Rating Scale
研究概览
简要总结
Neck pain (NP) is a widespread issue, often resulting from poor posture, muscle imbalance, and lack of exercise. Chronic NP (CNP), lasting over three months, is commonly associated with forward head posture (FHP), which increases cervical lordosis, weakens muscles, and compromises respiratory function due to altered biomechanics.
Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is an effective manual therapy that enhances joint mobility, reduces pain, and improves muscle flexibility through isometric and isotonic contractions. It also promotes neuromuscular relaxation and circulation. Similarly, cervical stabilization exercises strengthen deep cervical muscles, improving coordination, mobility, and reducing NP-related disability. Spinal stabilization exercises activate deep muscles while decreasing surface muscle overactivity, enhancing posture and spinal alignment. Given the strong link between posture and NP, targeted exercises remain a key rehabilitative approach for restoring function and preventing recurrence.
Hypothesis
Alternate Hypothesis(H11): There will be a significant difference in the effects of cervical stabilization exercises and muscle energy technique on pain reduction.
H12: There will be a significant difference in the effects of cervical stabilization exercises and muscle energy technique on quality-of-life improvement.
H13: There will be a significant difference in the effects of cervical stabilization exercises and muscle energy technique on forward head posture correction.
H14: There will be a significant difference in the effects of cervical stabilization exercises and muscle energy technique on respiratory status enhancement in individuals with chronic neck pain.
Null Hypothesis(H01): There will be no significant difference in the effects of cervical stabilization exercises and muscle energy technique on pain reduction.
H02: There will be no significant difference in the effects of cervical stabilization exercises and muscle energy technique on quality-of-life improvement.
H03: There will be no significant difference in the effects of cervical stabilization exercises and muscle energy technique on forward head posture correction.
H04: There will be no significant difference in the effects of cervical stabilization exercises and muscle energy technique on respiratory status enhancement in individuals with chronic neck pain.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Other
- 盲法
- Participant Blinded
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 25.00 Year(s) 至 50.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •neck pain on Numeric Pain Rating Scale between 3 to 8 (moderate cases) chronic neck pain (duration of pain more than 3 months).
- •CVA 50 degrees or lower Participants who are willing to participate in the study.
排除标准
- •signs of serious pathology (e.g. malignancy, inflammatory disorders, infectious diseases etc.)
- •history of cervical spine surgery in previous 12 months
- •history of trauma and fractures in cervical spine and shoulder
- •signs of cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy
- •history of significant cardiovascular or respiratory diseases that may interfere with exercise or respiratory function testing.
- •mental or cognitive problems
- •patient on any type of painkiller medicines
- •Current participation in other physical therapy or rehabilitation programs for neck pain.
结局指标
主要结局
Pain will be assessed using Numerical Pain Rating Scale
时间窗: baseline and last day of 4th week
次要结局
- Respiratory function (FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC Ratio)(Day 1 Assessment)
- Forward head posture using CV angle(Day 1 Assessment)
- Anxiety using PASS-20 scale(Day 1 Assessment)
研究者
Nikita Saini
Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University