Self-Mobilization With Self-Applied Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides Versus Dynamic Isometric Exercises for Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain in Computer Professionals: A Randomized Controlled Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 40
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Pain Intensity
研究概览
简要总结
The goal of this clinical trial was to find out whether a self-applied neck mobilization technique (called self-SNAGs) or neck strengthening exercises (dynamic isometric exercises) works better to reduce pain and improve daily function in computer professionals aged 25-45 years who had long-lasting mechanical neck pain.
The main questions it aimed to answer were:
- Does self-SNAG treatment reduce neck pain more than strengthening exercises?
- Does self-SNAG treatment improve neck-related daily activities more than strengthening exercises?
Researchers compared self-SNAG exercises with dynamic isometric neck exercises to see which approach led to greater pain relief and better function over six weeks.
Participants were asked to:
- Perform either self-SNAG neck movements using a towel or neck-strengthening exercises using elastic bands.
- Do the exercises five days per week for six weeks.
- Follow ergonomic advice for proper posture during computer work.
- Complete pain and disability questionnaires before and after the program.
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
- Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 25 Years 至 45 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Participants' ages ranged from 25 to 45 years.
- •Having chronic mechanical neck pain persisting for at least 3 months.
- •Computer users of at least 4 to 5 hours daily for greater than 3 years.
- •Understand and be able to perform the indicated exercises well.
- •Cooperation in the study with voluntary participation.
排除标准
- •Prior history of musculoskeletal neck disorders, trauma, fracture, inflammation, malignancy, active infection, any neurological disorders or deficits, and any spinal surgeries.
- •Acute mechanical neck pain
- •Non-cooperation in the study,
研究组 & 干预措施
Self-SNAGs Group
Participants assigned to the self-SNAG arm engaged in structured Mulligan self-mobilization sessions conducted on a five-day weekly schedule for six weeks, with ongoing oversight and instructional feedback to promote correct application and consistent participation.
干预措施: Self-applied Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides (Other)
Self-SNAGs Group
Participants assigned to the self-SNAG arm engaged in structured Mulligan self-mobilization sessions conducted on a five-day weekly schedule for six weeks, with ongoing oversight and instructional feedback to promote correct application and consistent participation.
干预措施: Conventional Adjuncts (Other)
DIE Group
Participants assigned to the DIE arm performed structured dynamic isometric cervical exercises using elastic resistance bands. Sessions were conducted on a five-day weekly schedule for six weeks, with ongoing oversight and instructional feedback to promote correct application and consistent participation.
干预措施: Dynamic Isometric Exercise (Other)
DIE Group
Participants assigned to the DIE arm performed structured dynamic isometric cervical exercises using elastic resistance bands. Sessions were conducted on a five-day weekly schedule for six weeks, with ongoing oversight and instructional feedback to promote correct application and consistent participation.
干预措施: Conventional Adjuncts (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Pain Intensity
时间窗: 6 weeks
Pain intensity was assessed using a reliable and valid Visual Analog Scale, marked with 0 and 10 at either end, indicating no pain and unbearable pain, respectively.
Functional Disability
时间窗: 6 weeks
Participants' functional disability was measured using the reliable and validated Neck Disability Index (NDI), with total scores ranging from 0 (no disability) to 50 (severe disability).
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
AMIR IQBAL
Researcher
King Saud University