Effectiveness of Scapular and Cervical Exercises for Neck Pain
Author Information
Author(s): Bharti Nasrin, Ahmed Hashim, Hasan Shahnaz, Iqbal Amir, Uddin Shadab, Ahamed Waseem M., Ahmad Fuzail, Mujtaba Md. Ali, Alghadir Ahmad H.
Primary Institution: King Saud University
Hypothesis
The combined program of scapular functional exercises and cervical isometric exercises would be more effective than cervical isometric exercises alone.
Conclusion
Adding scapular functional exercises to cervical isometric exercises significantly improved neck pain, range of motion, and functional limitations in individuals with chronic mechanical neck pain.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants who did scapular exercises had better neck movement and less pain.
- Both groups showed improvement, but the group with scapular exercises improved more.
- The study used reliable methods to measure pain and neck movement.
- Results suggest that scapular exercises are beneficial for neck pain management.
Takeaway
Doing special exercises for your shoulder and neck can help make your neck feel better and move easier.
Methodology
A two-arm, parallel group pretest-post-test randomized comparative trial with 30 participants divided into two groups, measuring pain, cervical range of motion, and functional limitations before and after 4 weeks of intervention.
Potential Biases
Therapists were not blinded to group assignments, which could influence outcomes.
Limitations
Potential bias due to lack of blinding of therapists, no follow-up period to assess long-term effects, and a limited participant demographic.
Participant Demographics
30 participants (21 females, 9 males; average age 28.94 years).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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