Hypermobility, Joint, Muscular Weakness, Physical Endurance
Conditions
Keywords
neck musculature, endurance, tests and measures
Brief summary
The lateral neck flexor endurance test has been proposed to assess for unilateral muscular deficits. It is not known if individuals with hyperlaxity have different muscular endurance than individuals without hyperlaxity.
Detailed description
Thirty individuals with systemic hyperlaxity as determined with the Beighton scale will be assessed for lateral neck flexor endurance and compared to age and gender matched controls. Basic demographic information will be collected, and all individuals will report Neck Disability Index (NDI) and Numeric Pain Rating Scales (NPRS) for their neck, as well duration of any neck pain. All participants will then undergo testing of lateral neck flexor muscle endurance, repeated twice on each side. Average hold times will be compared for individuals with hyperlaxity (5 or greater on Beighton scale) and the healthy age and gender matched controls. Analysis will also include covariates of NDI scores, pain scores, and chronicity of symptoms.
Interventions
OTHERlateral neck flexor endurance test
Individuals will maintain the head in a neutral position off the ground in sidelying for as long as possible.
Sponsors
University of Hartford
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
systemic hyperlaxity of 5 or greater on Beighton Index, healthy age/gender matched controls
Exclusion criteria
* neck pain that spreads into the arms; * whiplash injury within the last 6 weeks; * diagnosed neuropathy or other nervous system disorders; * a history of spinal surgery in their neck; * fibromyalgia; * insulin dependent diabetes; * involved in legal activity regarding neck pain
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| lateral neck flexor endurance | single testing session at enrollment | maximum hold time |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Beighton Hyperlaxity Scale | at enrollment | Assessment of systemic hyperlaxity, 0-9 points, higher indicates greater hyperlaxity |
| Neck Disability Index | at enrollment | Questionnaire assessing impact of neck symptoms on function, 0-100 points, higher score indicates greater disability |
| Numeric pain rating scale | at enrollment | assessment of neck pain, 0-10 with higher indicating greater levels of pain |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed