Neck Pain
Conditions
Keywords
chronic
Brief summary
This study evaluates, if the movement of the cervical spine, assessed via a specific questionnaire by the patient, is a valid and reliable tool and could be used in daily clinical routine.
Detailed description
Cervical range of motion is a frequently used assessment methods in patients with neck pain. Although it seems to be used frequently, clinicians still prefer hands-on assessment. Furthermore it is interesting, if cervical range of motion,self-assessed by the patient is a valid and reliable tool.
Interventions
Patients will fill out the Neck Disability Index, Visual Analogue Pain Rating Scale and the Self-administered Neck range of motion questionnaire.
Sponsors
Maastricht University
Balgrist University Hospital
Study design
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Neck pain \> 90 days * Able to speak, read and write German
Exclusion criteria
* Red Flags e.g. Fracture of the cervical spine
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical Spine Mobility | Day one of the study | Patients will fill out the questionnaire once, at the beginning of the study. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Visual Analogue Pain Rating Scale | Day one of the study | Patients will fill out the questionnaire once, at the beginning of the study. |
| Disability on Neck Disability Index | Day one of the study | Patients will fill out the questionnaire once, at the beginning of the study. |
Countries
Switzerland
Outcome results
None listed