People with grade 2 (mild) and grade 3 (moderate) cervical spondylosis. Spondylolysis, cervical region
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The conventional physiotherapy modalities were delivered with isometric exercise through the computerized game (exergame). The conventional physiotherapy included h
frequency: 70-80 Hz), ultrasound modality (pulse wave with intensity of 1.25-1.5 W/cm2
duration: 5 min), and stretching of the upper trapezius muscle (10-30 seconds
3-5 repeats). The exergame included software and a glove as a controller of the game. The isometric neck exercises are carried out while the patient was playing the game. The hand pressure against the
Sponsors
University of Isfahan
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
27 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: People with clinical symptoms of mild and moderate neck osteoarthritis Neck pain (if pain is scored at least 3 on visual analouge scale) Muscle spasm Sensory loss in the arm Shoulder or scapular muscles pain
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: People with severe neck osteoarthritis Canal stenosis A history of vertebral fracture Severe osteoporosis Rheumatoid arthritis Neurological disease Cardiovascular disease Pregnancy Spinal deformities
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity. Timepoint: The outcome was measured in three time intervals: before starting the exercise, after the last session of the exercise, and one month after finishing the exercise sessions. Method of measurement: Pain intensity was measured using "visual analogue scale".;Isometric strength of neck muscles. Timepoint: The outcome was measured in three time intervals: before starting the exercise, after the last session of the exercise, and one month after finishing the exercise sessions. Method of measurement: The isometric strength of neck muscles were measured using a digital force dynamometer.;Neck function. Timepoint: The outcome was measured in three time intervals: before starting the exercise, after the last session of the exercise, and one month after finishing the exercise sessions. Method of measurement: Neck was assessed using the "Neck disability index". | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactEbrahim Sadeghi
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed