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Scapular Stabilization Exercise on Neck Pain

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Neck Pain
Registration Number
NCT02695108
Lead Sponsor
Hacettepe University
Brief Summary

Neck pain is a very common problem in the population. Most of the patients suffer from neck pain for long time and the problem becomes chronic. The investigators studied the effects of scapular stabilization exercise on mechanical neck pain.

Detailed Description

Neck is one of the most common musculoskeletal problem in the world. Yet the problem still haven't been understood and solved completely. Its incidence is also becoming higher and most people who have neck pain suffer from it for long time. Several problems have been related to neck pain. Hence, the investigators designed a study to see the effects of scapular stabilization exercise on neck pain.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
26
Inclusion Criteria
  • having neck pain at least 6 months
  • having score of at least 10 points from Neck Disability Index
  • having type-1, type-2 or type-3 scapula from Kibler's four types rating system
  • no previous shoulder or neck surgery
  • no accompanying shoulder problem
Exclusion Criteria
  • no complying to the rehabilitation
  • if patient wants to finished and don't want to complete study, they were excluded

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Neck pain measured with Visual Analog Scale6 weeks

Patient's neck was measured with Visual Analog Scale

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Scapular Kinematics measured with 3-D motion monitor device6 weeks

Patient's scapular kinematics was measured with 3-D motion monitor device

Quality of Life measured with Neck Disability Index6 weeks

Patient's quality of life was measured with Neck Disability Index

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hacettepe University

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Ankara, Turkey

Hacettepe University
🇹🇷Ankara, Turkey

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