Health Condition 1: M999- Biomechanical lesion, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Non-specific chronic neck pain since 3 months or longer for less than 7 years Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) 2-6 Neck Disability Index score- between 5-24 Patients who have a working knowledge of English Willing to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of probable contraindications to vibrations- e.g. pregnancy or recent medical procedure Uncontrolled blood pressure or diabetes History of cervical spine surgery History of head/neck trauma Symptoms of cervical radiculopathy/stenosis Vertebrobasilar insufficiency, vertigo or dizziness from ear or brain disorders eg, BPPV or any other vestibular condition History of whiplash-associated disorders Signs of rheumatic diseases Musculoskeletal or neurological conditions that might affect balance or proprioception Pain reported in the lumbar, hip, knee or ankle at the same time Advanced osteoporosis, pacemaker, arrhythmias Malignancy, infection, or inflammatory disorders Undergoing concurrent treatment for neck pain Difficulty understanding or communicating
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity Pain Pressure Threshold Cervical ProprioceptionTimepoint: At baseline and after 4 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cervical extensor and flexor muscle endurance testing Balance Measures including static balance, reaction time, proprioception, COP sway, COP range, coordination and multidirectional stability Neck Function and DisabilityTimepoint: At baseline and after 4 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Centre For Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia