Mechanical Neck Pain
Conditions
Keywords
Mechanical neck pain
Brief summary
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of oculomotor training on pain, cervical range of motion, joint position sense, endurance and balance in individuals with mechanical neck pain.
Interventions
OTHERNeck Stretching and Strengthing Exercises
Neck stretching and strengthening exercises help improve flexibility, reduce stiffness, and enhance muscle support for the cervical spine. They are beneficial for relieving neck pain, improving posture, and preventing injuries.
OTHEROculomotor Exercises
Oculomotor exercises are designed to improve eye movement control, coordination, and visual tracking.
OTHERPosture Exercises
Postural exercises help strengthen core muscles, improve alignment, and enhance stability. They are essential for maintaining proper posture, preventing pain, and reducing the risk of musculoskeletal imbalances.
Sponsors
Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosed with mechanical neck pain * Neck pain lasting longer than 3 weeks * Individuals aged 18-50 years * Score of 5 or higher on the Neck Disability Index
Exclusion criteria
* Having received physical therapy in the last 6 months * Presence of congenital anomaly on cervical radiography * Neurological deficit detected in physical examination * Diagnosis of vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency * Diagnosis of vestibular disease * Presence of a rheumatic disease * Presence of structural scoliosis * History of spinal surgery * Pregnancy * Malignancy * Eye disease/strabismus other than refractive errors * Active use of anti-inflammatory medication * Any mental condition that may prevent adherence to exercises
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Analog Scale | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Craniovertebral Angle | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks | — |
| Cervical ROM | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks | Flexion, extension, lert-right rotation, left-right lateral flexion will be measured. |
| Neck Disability Index | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks | — |
| Y Balance Test | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks | Y Bavlance Test will be applied to test the ability to reach of upper extremity. |
| Beck Depression Inventory | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks | — |
| Craniocervical Flexion Test | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks | Endurance of the deep cervical flexor muscles will be measured. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed