Neck pain
Conditions
Interventions
In addition to general physical therapy of the neck, thoracic manipulation is performed. Thoracic manipulation is performed on the thoracic spine from the seventh cervical vertebra to the ninth thorac
s body once on its side. The manipulator holds one hand in a pistol grip position and secures it at one lower segment of the segment to be manipulated. The manipulator then supports the subject while
s exhalation.
In addition to general physical therapy to the neck, Sham manipulation to the 7th cervical to 9th thoracic vertebrae will be performed. The subject is supine on the bed, as in the TSM gr
s body to the side once. The manipulator holds the subject with fingers extended and hands open at one segment below the segment where the Sham manipulation is performed. The subject takes deep breath
Sponsors
Tokyo Metropolitan University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 18-60 years of age with a diagnosis of neck pain and classified as "Mobility" in the Classification System for Patients With Neck Pain.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Have had previous spine surgery or may be pregnant.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) Pain intensity; The Numeric Pain Rating Scale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) Degree of functional disability; Neck Disability Index (NDI) 2) Basic patient information (gender, age, height, weight, BMI) 3) Range of motion of cervical rotation 4) Thoracic range of motion 5) Global Rating of Change Score (GRoC) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactRyota Yoshida
Tokyo Metropolitan University Graduation school
Outcome results
None listed