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Filter by:The purpose of this prospective cohort survey study is to further explore the incidence of adverse events with dry needling by physical therapists - as well as any differences or similarities between patient-reported vs therapist-reported incidence of AEs.
No studies have investigated the effects of a Sciatic nerve mobilization in subjects with neck pain. This study aims to determine the immediate effects of a lower limbs neural mobilization on cervical range of motion and on the perception of pain in the most common trigger points located in the cervical musculature.
Dry needling (DN) is a treatment technique widely used in patients with various musculoskeletal health problems due to myofascial trigger points (MTrP). DN has shown to have positive effect on pain and function in patients with mechanical neck pain. These positive results are thought to be the consequence of specific neurophysiological and mechanical processes. Research has shown that DN induces 1) end plate inhibition, 2) reduction of inflammatory substances, 3) increase of blood flow and oxygen and 4) a reduction of nociceptive afferent activity. However, the exact working mechanisms underlying DN effects is still a topic of debate. This trial addresses one of the major methodological issues in needle testing,the effects of proper blinding. DN is a specific technique that is not easily be replaced by another comparable intervention. A sham needle with a blunt tip was created that simulates penetration into the skin without actually doing so. Research about a valid method for the control in needling studies is for this reason of particular relevance. A proper blinding technique is of importance to further the field of DN.
Aim of this study is to investigate effectiveness of myofascial releasing on neck pain related to trigger points located on upper cervical region.
This randomized, single-blinded study will investigate the effects of Spinal Manipulative Therapy on Heart Rate Variability and Pain Sensitivity in a population of patients with recurrent and persistent neck pain. Alongside, the study will also develop a clinical test for Conditioned Pain Modulation and investigate its predictive properties.
This study aim to compare a new postural garment (Posture Plus Force ®) versus exercises in women with non specific cervical pain. The investigators focus on nurses and allied health professionals due to the importance of posture in work related musculoskeletal disorders.
A multi-center randomized controlled trial assessing the comparative effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Doin (conduction exercise) with acupuncture for chronic neck pain
The observation of actions and motor imagery has demonstrated the activation of certain mechanisms similar to those that occur during active movement, which could induce immediate changes in the amplitudes of movement and sensorimotor variables in observed and imagined movements. The main aim of the study was test the immediate effect of a protocol of observed actions and motor imagery on cervical range of motion and pain intensity in patients with non-specific chronic neck pain (NSCNP). Randomized double-blind clinical trial in patients with DCCI at a primary health care center in the Community of Madrid. A random distribution of study subjects was made into two groups: a) cervical motion videos were presented at full range of motion and b) the videos presented showed a range of motion limited to 40%. In both groups, visualization tasks of actions were alternated with internal kinesthetic motor imagery, in periods of 1min in 2 consecutive series and with a total of 12 minutes of intervention. Cervical range of motion was assessed with a cervical goniometer and pain intensity immediately following the intervention with an Analog Visual Scale.
Application of trigger point dry needling can induce post-dry needling soreness. This is not a negative experience, but sometimes some patients want to reduce it as much as possible. Different therapeutic strategies targeting to decrease post-dry needling soreness need to be investigated. Since Kinesiotaping has been advocated for decreasing tone in the muscle tissues, it would be a potential intervention for this objective.
Neck pain (NP) is a common work related disorder. Teaching is one profession in which its prevalence is high. The Daily job of a school teacher involves head down posture while reading, writing, etc., exposing them to risk of developing NP. Deep cervical flexor (DCF) muscles have been shown to have lower endurance in patients with cervical impairment which has been associated with disability. There is limited evidence that reports efficacy of DCF muscles training in occupational NP. This study was done to see the effect of DCF muscles training using pressure biofeedback on pain, muscle endurance and functional disability in school teachers with NP.