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A therapeutic program combining massage and strengthening exercises can correct posture and improve the quality of life in patients with neck pai

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Mechanical neck pain
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Registration Number
ISRCTN54231174
Lead Sponsor
niversity of Patras
Brief Summary

2021 Results article in https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04080-4 (added 20/08/2021)

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria

1. Female patients with diagnosed mechanical neck pain
2. Craniovertebral angle >50

Exclusion Criteria

1. Little or no forward head displacement (<50°)
2. Acute neck injuries
3. Intervertebral disc herniations
4. Vertebral slip
5. Concomitant neurological, musculoskeletal, and mental disorders
6. Medication administration

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
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