Chronic neck pain
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group:The intervention group implemented an innovative management mode based on cervical stability exercises with elastic band, including a 12-week exercise guidance and supervision once
Control group:The control group will receive only one health education on chronic neck pain management, but no other intervention.
Sponsors
School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. The participants were workers with chronic neck pain in related institutions and enterprises, whose age range among 20-60 years old. 2. Pain intensity was 3 < VAS < 8(on a 10-point scale) by visual analogue scale (VAS) and disease duration was over 3 months. 3. Participants were required to voluntarily participate in the study and sign a written informed consent to accept the data collection.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Had a history of cervical spine surgery or trauma (e.g., Whiplash injuries, fracture and dislocation). 2. Diagnosed as cervical spondylotic myelopathy or cervical radiculopathy, thoracic outlet syndrome, etc. (Loss of sarcomere strength, sensation, or reflexes on physical examination/previous diagnosis). 3. Patients with major diseases such as cardiovascular disease, Rheumatoid arthritis and cancer. 4. Had pain medication, injections, or rehabilitation of the neck or shoulder in the past 6 months. 5. Individuals with severe acute neck pain (VAS =8), impaired mobility (NDI > 60%) were unable to continue exercise intervention.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Intensity of neck pain; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Function of neck movement;Quality of life and mental state score;Cross-sectional area of neck muscles;Range of motion of neck;Muscular strength of neck and upper limbs; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactLin Xu
School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University
Outcome results
None listed