Rehabilitation Program for Chronic Neck Pain and Unsteadiness: A Case Study
Author Information
Author(s): Lafond Danik, Champagne Annick, Cadieux Rosalie, Descarreaux Martin
Primary Institution: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Hypothesis
Can an 8-week rehabilitation program improve postural control in a patient with chronic neck pain and unsteadiness?
Conclusion
The rehabilitation program may have improved postural control in the patient with chronic neck pain and unsteadiness.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient reported a decrease in neck pain from 6/10 to 2/10 on the visual analogue scale after the intervention.
- Postural sway decreased significantly during trials with changes in neck orientation after the rehabilitation program.
- Pre-intervention assessments indicated that the patient's postural control system was challenged.
Takeaway
A woman with neck pain and balance issues did exercises and therapy for 8 weeks, and it helped her stand more steadily.
Methodology
The patient underwent an 8-week rehabilitation program that included therapeutic exercises and spinal manipulative therapy.
Limitations
Neck pain was not systematically assessed during the intervention, and there was no follow-up assessment.
Participant Demographics
A 45-year-old female elementary school music teacher.
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