Immediate Changes in Cervical Range of Motion and Myofascial Sensitivity After Standardized Manual Stretches: a Randomized Controlled Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 60
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Range of Motion
研究概览
简要总结
Cervical range of motion (ROM) is necessary to perform normal activities of daily living and deficits are associate with various pathologies. Currently, its unclear if specific myofascial stretches will improve cervical range of motion and decrease myofascial sensitivity. After a single session of the manual stretching procedure, participants immediately demonstrated increased cervical ROM and pressure pain thresholds.
详细描述
Methods: Sixty participants with no history of neck pain or trauma were randomized into one of two groups: stretching group (n = 30), or control group (n = 30). The stretching group received a standardized manual stretching protocol. The control group did not received intervention. Pre and Post-test measurements were recorded for both groups. Within group differences and group by time interactions were evaluated for Cervical range of motion ROM and myofascial sensitivity. The immediate improvement in active ROM of the cervical spine may prompt clinicians to consider the sequencing of treatment. Stretching prior to active exercises may allow for active exercise through a larger ROM. Future research is needed to evaluate the immediate effects of stretching in the symptomatic population.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
Assessor of dependent variables was blinded to group assignment
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 60 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •ages of 18-60
- •active cervical flexion, right lateral flexion OR left cervical lateral flexion <45˚
排除标准
- •prisoners
- •individuals with cognitive impairments
- •recent neck surgeries
- •pre-existing neck injuries
研究组 & 干预措施
Control group
The control group did not received intervention and sat on a table for approximately 5 minutes
Stretching group
The stretching group received a standardized manual stretching protocol
干预措施: Manual stretching (Procedure)
结局指标
主要结局
Range of Motion
时间窗: 1 minute post-intervention
CROM including flexion, extension, side bending left, side bending right, rotation left, and rotation right
次要结局
- Pressure pain thresholds(1 minute post-intervention)