Cervical proprioception impairment in neck pain-pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, and management: a narrative review
B Peng, L Yang, Y Li, T Liu, Y Liu - Pain and Therapy, 2021 - Springer
Neck pain is very common, but most of the causes are unknown, making diagnosis and
treatment extremely challenging. Current studies have found that one of the main problems …
treatment extremely challenging. Current studies have found that one of the main problems …
On the reliability and validity of manual muscle testing: a literature review
SC Cuthbert, GJ Goodheart Jr - Chiropractic & osteopathy, 2007 - Springer
Methods Online resources were searched including Pubmed and CINAHL (each from
inception to June 2006). The search terms manual muscle testing or manual muscle test …
inception to June 2006). The search terms manual muscle testing or manual muscle test …
Analysis and biophysics of surface EMG for physiotherapists and kinesiologists: Toward a common language with rehabilitation engineers
Recent decades have seen a move toward evidence-based medicine to inform the clinical
decision-making process with reproducible findings from high-quality research studies …
decision-making process with reproducible findings from high-quality research studies …
Clinical assessment of the deep cervical flexor muscles: the craniocervical flexion test
BACKGROUND: The craniocervical flexion test (CCFT) is a clinical test of the anatomical
action of the deep cervical flexor muscles, the longus capitis, and colli. It has evolved over …
action of the deep cervical flexor muscles, the longus capitis, and colli. It has evolved over …
The effect of therapeutic exercise on activation of the deep cervical flexor muscles in people with chronic neck pain
Deep cervical flexor muscle (DCF) activation is impaired with neck pain. This study
investigated the effects of low load cranio-cervical flexion (C-CF) and neck flexor …
investigated the effects of low load cranio-cervical flexion (C-CF) and neck flexor …
Effect of neck exercise on sitting posture in patients with chronic neck pain
Background and Purpose Poor sitting posture has been implicated in the development and
perpetuation of neck pain symptoms. This study had 2 purposes:(1) to compare change in …
perpetuation of neck pain symptoms. This study had 2 purposes:(1) to compare change in …
Effects of deep cervical flexor training on impaired physiological functions associated with chronic neck pain: a systematic review
J Blomgren, E Strandell, G Jull, I Vikman… - BMC musculoskeletal …, 2018 - Springer
Background Neck pain is a major health issue with high rates of recurrence. It presents with
a variety of altered sensorimotor functions. Exercise is a cornerstone of rehabilitation and …
a variety of altered sensorimotor functions. Exercise is a cornerstone of rehabilitation and …
Effects of the craniocervical flexion and isometric neck exercise compared in patients with chronic neck pain: A randomized controlled trial
SH Chung, YG Jeong - Physiotherapy theory and practice, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: The present study compared the effects of neck isometric exercise (NIE) and
craniocervical flexion exercise (CFE) on cervical lordosis, muscle endurance of cervical …
craniocervical flexion exercise (CFE) on cervical lordosis, muscle endurance of cervical …
Effectiveness of dry needling for chronic nonspecific neck pain: a randomized, single-blinded, clinical trial
Chronic neck pain attributed to a myofascial pain syndrome is characterized by the presence
of muscle contractures referred to as myofascial trigger points. In this randomized, parallel …
of muscle contractures referred to as myofascial trigger points. In this randomized, parallel …
Prevalence of myofascial pain syndrome in chronic non-specific neck pain: a population-based cross-sectional descriptive study
Background. Chronic non-specific neck pain is a frequent complaint. It is a recognized
medical and socioeconomic problem and a frequent cause of job absenteeism. In recent …
medical and socioeconomic problem and a frequent cause of job absenteeism. In recent …