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 …

The scapula functions as a bridge between the shoulder complex and the cervical spine and
plays a very important role in providing both mobility and stability of the neck/shoulder …

Evidence about the characterization of home workers in terms of both work-related
outcomes and health issues is lacking. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to …

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 …

Movement is changed in pain and is the target of clinical interventions. Yet the
understanding of the physiological basis for movement adaptation in pain remains limited …

Background The use of mobile touch screen devices (MTSDs) has increased rapidly over
the last decade, and there are concerns that their use may have negative musculoskeletal …

Background: Virtual reality (VR) applied to patients with neck pain is a promising
intervention to produce positive effects when used alone or combined with exercise …

The deep cervical extensors are anatomically able to control segmental movements of the
cervical spine in concert with the deep cervical flexors. Several investigations have …