Effect of scapular stabilization exercises on pain, function and quality of life in chronic neck pain.

Completed

• Conditions: Cervicalgia,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2023/03/050578

Brief Summary

Chronic Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletaldisorder, where patient perceives pain and discomfort around theneck region; eventually resulting in restricted neck movements. Chronic neck pain causeslimitations in activities of daily living, resulting in impaired qualityof life.  In recent years, neck pain has become awidespread chronic problem, and the problem cannot be completelyresolved; therefore, the relationship between the neck region and theshoulder, back, and scapular regions has begun to be emphasized inmany studies. There is increasing interest in scapular stabilization for patientswith chronic neck pain because of the close relationship between theneck and scapula. Despite more comprehensiverehabilitation programs being conducted for the treatment of neckpain, little is known about the potential benefits of scapularstabilization exercise on neck pain. Studies investigating the roleof the scapula on neck pain mostly focus on the acute effects ofactive or passive scapular correction neck pain. In the literature, it has been reported that scapular stabilizationexercises should be added to the treatment program, as they providemobility and functional gain in patients with neck pain.  However, the potential effects of stabilization training remainuncertain in patients with chronic neck pain. The aim of the studywas to investigate the effects of 4-week scapular stabilizationexercises along with conventional exercise on pain, posture,disability and quality of life in patients with chronic neck pain

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-03-16
• Last Update Posted: 2024-03-10
• Study Completion: 2024-12-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Individuals diagnosed with chronic neck pain which persisted for more than 3months.
• Both males and females.
• Subjects willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

• Individuals with history of spinal or upper extremity surgery.
• Individuals with spinal fractures or significant history of trauma Individuals with cervical radiculopathy, cervical stenosis,rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory disease, ankylosing spondylitis, cervical myelopathy.
• Individuals with thoracic outlet syndrome and whiplash injury Individuals with history of malignancy, acute trauma and acute infection Individuals with neurological ,cardiorespiratory or psychiatric involvement Pregnant women Subjects not willing to participate in the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Numerical pain rating scale	Baseline and four weeks post intervention
Posture analysis	Baseline and four weeks post intervention
Neck Disability Index	Baseline and four weeks post intervention
SF-36	Baseline and four weeks post intervention

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

MGM Hospital; 🇮🇳 Raigarh, MAHARASHTRA, India

MGM Hospital

🇮🇳Raigarh, MAHARASHTRA, India

Prachita Walankar

Principal investigator

9967102303

prachita30@gmail.com