Health Condition 1: M542- Cervicalgia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: RCPm inhibition with conventional exercises: Participants will receive Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor inhibition techniques along with conventional cervical stabilization stretching and
Sponsors
Noida International University Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 20 to 55 years with clinically diagnosed upper cervical dysfunction involving C1 and C2 vertebrae chronic neck pain or cervicogenic headache for more than 3 months willing to participate and provide written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of cervical spine surgery neurological disorders recent cervical trauma pregnancy severe musculoskeletal disorders severe systemic illness vestibular disorders or unwillingness to participate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in proprioception pain and motor control measured using Joint Position Error Visual Analog Scale and Cervical Flexion Rotation Test following interventionTimepoint: Pain will be assessed using Visual Analog Scale at baseline, 4 weeks, 6 weeks and 12 weeks. Cervical proprioception will be assessed using Joint Position Error at baseline, 4 weeks, 6 weeks and 12 weeks. Motor control will be assessed using cervical motor control assessment / EMG activity at baseline, 4 weeks, 6 weeks and 12 weeks. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in cervical range of motion EMG activity and Headache Impact Test 6 score after interventionTimepoint: Baseline post intervention at 4 weeks follow up at 6 weeks and 12 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactMr Surendra Kumar Gautam
Noida International University
Outcome results
None listed