Analysis of cervical motion during flexion and extension cinematographic recordings in asymptomatic elderly.
Completed
- Conditions
- WervelkolomaandoeningenCervical Spine Motion
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON48175
- Lead Sponsor
- Zuyderland Medisch Centrum
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 11
Inclusion Criteria
1. Age 55-70 years.
2. Ability to actively perform flexion/extension movements of the neck without
pain or other symptoms.
3. No history of neck complaints.
4. NDI score of 4 or less.
5. KS of 3 or less.
6. Informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
1. Previous surgery on the cervical spine.
2. Symptoms of cervical radiculopathy of myelopathy (e.g. positive Lhermitte*s
sign).
3. Active infection.
4. Immature bone.
5. Previous or actual tumorous processes in the cervical region.
6. Previous radiation therapy in the cervical region.
7. Not able to speak Dutch.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational invasive
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Defining the cervical spines* physiological motion pattern by analysing the<br /><br>normal sequence of segmental contributions in the lower cervical spine (C4-C5<br /><br>followed by C5-C6, and then C6-C7) during the second half of extension in<br /><br>asymptomatic participants between 55 and 70 years of age.</p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Determine sROM of C4-C5, C5-C6, and C6-C7 by analysing the flexion and<br /><br>extension cinematographic recordings in asymptomatic participants between 55<br /><br>and 70 years of age. </p><br>