Non-specific mild to moderate pain in the neck and/or shoulder region Signs and Symptoms
Conditions
Interventions
The study took place over a 16-week period starting with an 8-week control period and an 8-week training period
The treatment or intervention was identical in both arms/groups with th
Sponsors
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Mild to moderate pain (10 – 60mm VAS) in the neck and/or shoulder region lasting at least three months 2. Computer work or low-intensity isometric contraction during work (i.e. dentist, hairdresser)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. People with considerable pain (> 60mm VAS) 2. Receiving treatment from health care professionals in the last six months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| General pain and worst pain assessed using 100 mm visual analog scale (VAS) at baseline (pre-test), after the control period/start of treatment period (mid-test) and post-treatment (post-test) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured at baseline (pre-test), after the control period /start of treatment period (mid-test) and post-treatment (post-test): 1. Health-related quality of life on 0–100 scale 2. Isometric strength in the neck and shoulder region (shrugs and seated row) | — |
Countries
Norway
Outcome results
None listed