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Effects of home exercise program on pain and neck functions in individuals with non- specific neck pain
Siew Kuan Chua1, Nurul Fakhriah Abdul Muthalib2, Nur Sharina Md Shukri3, Zarina Zahari4.
Introduction: Home exercise programme in combination with other interventions provide some benefits to patients with neck pain. This study aimed to examine the effects of a home exercise programme (HEP) on pain, neck muscle function and disability among individuals with nonspecific neck pain (NSNP). Methods: A quasi-experimental study of a 6-week HEP on 36 participants from a university was conducted. The HEP group (n = 18) received 15 minutes of postural educational programme (PED) and performed neck muscle stretching, neck extensor strengthening, and deep neck flexor endurance exercises thrice every week for 6 weeks. The control group (n = 18) received a similar PED. Pain intensity was measured using a numerical pain rating scale. Neck function was assessed using Northwick Park neck pain questionnaire (NP). Joint mobility was assessed using a goniometer. Neck extensor muscle strength was evaluated using manual muscle testing. Deep cervical flexor endurance was gauged via a pressure biofeedback unit. Results:No significant difference (p > 0.05) was observed between the HEP and the control group in all out- comes at baseline. After 6 weeks, both groups displayed a significant improvement in neck flexion (p < 0.05), pain intensity and NP score (both p < 0.001). Neck side flexion to right (p < 0.05), side flexion to left, extension and ro- tation, extensor muscle strength significantly improved (all p < 0.001) in the HEP group only. Conclusion: A 6-week of HEP, including neck muscle stretching, strengthening and endurance exercises, may effectively improve neck mobility, muscle strength and endurance among individuals with NSNP.
Affiliation:
- Universiti Teknologi MARA Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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Q4 (Medicine (all)) |
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