Neck Pain, Upper Extremity Dysfunction
Conditions
Keywords
chronic neck pain, upper extremity test, validity, reliability
Brief summary
The aim of this study was to examine the validity and test-retest reliability of unsupported upper extremity exercise test (UULEX) in individuals with chronic neck pain. Patients with neck pain lasting at least 3 months will be included in the study. It is planned to examine the validity and test-retest reliability of the UULEX test in that patient groups.
Detailed description
Persons with chronic neck pain may limit the functional use of their upper extremities. It is recommended to determine appropriate upper extremity measurement methods in patients with chronic neck pain. Therefore the aim of this study was to examine the validity and test-retest reliability of unsupported upper extremity exercise test (UULEX) in individuals with chronic neck pain. Six Minute Pegboard Ring Test, 30-Second Push-Up Test and Arm, Shoulder and Hand Injury Questionnaire (DASH), Visual Analog Scale, Neck Disability Index, New York Posture Rating Chart and Short Form-36 Health Survey were used to evaluate the validity of the test. For test-retest reliability, the unsupported upper extremity test was repeated 1 week later by the same investigator.
Interventions
OTHERPerformance Tests
Performance tests consist of Six Minute Pegboard Ring Test, 30-Second Push-Up Test and Arm, Shoulder and Hand Injury Questionnaire (DASH), Neck Disability Index, New York Posture Rating Chart and Short Form-36 Health Survey.
Sponsors
Izmir Katip Celebi University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* 18-65 years old
Exclusion criteria
* Presence of additional disease affecting upper extremity and hand functions (carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, impingement syndrome,thoracic outlet syndrome, lateral and medial epicondylitis, hand osteoarthritis, etc.), * having undergone upper extremity or cervical region surgery * cervical radiculopathy, rheumatic disease, presence of neurological symptoms * According to the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), neck pain intensity in activity is less than 3, * Acute or chronic respiratory illness * Cardiac disease * Problem recognizing verbal commands * Pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Functional capacity test | 15 minutes- Change from baseline values at 1 week | Unsupported Upper Limb Exercise Test |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of Life Assessment | 15 minutes | Short Form-30 Health Survey: Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better quality of life |
| Functional capacity test | 6 minutes (single application) | Six minute pegboard ring test |
| Upper extremity endurance test | 30 seconds (single application) | 30 Second Push Up Test |
| Postural Assessment | 10 minutes (single application) | New York Posture Rating Chart :Scores range from 13 to 65, with higher scores indicating better posture |
| Upper Extremity Function | 15 minutes (single application) | Disability of Arm Shoulder and Hand Injury Questionnaire: Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating higher disability |
| Severity of Pain | 3 minutes (single application) | Visual analog Scale:Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating higher pain severity |
| Disability Level | 15 minutes (single application) | Neck Disability Index: Scores range from 0 to 50, with higher scores indicating higher disability |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed