Nonspecific neck pain
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized, blinded clinical trial using specific software for randomization.A group of 20 university students of both sexes with nonspecific neck pain, aged between 18 and 40 years, will be
Sponsors
Universidade de Brasília - UNB
Universidade de Brasília - UNB
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: University students with complaints of neck pain; both genders; aged between 18 and 40 years; not using any controlled medication, except for contraceptives; not undergoing any type of physical therapy or similar treatment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Be pregnant; history of spinal fracture and/or surgery; history of tumor or cancer in the spine, pelvic organs, and/or gastrointestinal tract; skin problems such as mycoses, recent wounds, psoriases, cuts, or dermatitis in general; physical impairments that prevent the performance of the proposed treatments
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in postural control and static and dynamic balance, assessed using the Berg Balance Scale and the Functional Reach Test, applied before and after the physiotherapeutic intervention period." | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in cervical functionality, measured by the Neck Disability Index (NDI), applied before after the treatment | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactGustavo Minari
Universidade de Brasília - UNB
Outcome results
None listed