Neck and upper limb musculoskeletal disorders Musculoskeletal Diseases Neck and upper limb musculoskeletal disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Current interventions as of 15/09/2015:
Grade 3 mobilisations will be applied to subjects C5-6 right articular pillar in a posterior-anterior direction post randomisation at a frequenc
Sponsors
University College Birmingham (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged at least 18 2. No history of neck or upper limb pain within last 3 months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Red flags to manual therapy 2. Dizziness, drop attacks, nausea, dysphagia, dysarthria, diplopia, facial numbness, nystagmus 3. Inability to lie prone
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain Pressure Algometer will be measured by a blind assessor and noted to assess pain pressure threshold (PPT) in four separate predetermined locations based on signature zones. These locations will be marked with a water soluble pen and measured in the same order each time. The objective tests will be repeated after each intervention set. The mean of three measurements will be calculated and recorded. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Neurodynamic test 1 will be measured by a blind assessor to estimate the mechanosensitivity of the upper limb peripheral nervous system. The elbow angle will be measured by goniometer. The objective tests will be repeated after each intervention set . The mean of three measurements will be calculated and recorded. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed