Do male and female patients with chronic neck pain really have different health-related physical fitness, depression, anxiety and quality of life parameters?

Neck pain is a very common problem that creates a socio-economic burden. One of the most common causes of neck pain is disc herniation and often causes the pain to become chronic. Factors such as poor posture, long working hours, and psychological stress exacerbate the symptoms related to the cervical region. Surgical nurses are also at high risk for neck pain. Also, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many patients, especially healthcare professionals, cannot access physiotherapy and rehabilitation services both due to their busy work and to reduce the risk of contamination. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effectiveness of remote spinal stabilization exercises in a patient with chronic neck pain. Pain, disability, kinesophobia, grip strength, and quality of life of a 26-year-old female patient who was an operating room nurse were evaluated. Architectural features of the muscles were evaluated by ultrasonography. 3 days a week, 5 weeks of distance exercise training was given. As a result, it was observed that pain, kinesiophobia, and disability levels decreased, quality of life and grip strength increased in this case. M. Longus Colli thickness was found to be increased. Also, the patient stated that her symptoms were reduced and she was less tired at work. This study is the first to provide remote exercise training for a surgical nurse with chronic neck pain. It is thought that the results of this study will shed light on more comprehensive studies on surgical nurses.

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Effects of long-term home-based exercise on health-related quality of life in patients with chronic neck pain: A randomized study with a 1-year follow-up

Disability and Rehabilitation ◽

10.3109/09638288.2012.665128 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 34 (23) ◽

pp. 1971-1977 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

Petri Salo ◽

Niina Ylönen-Käyrä ◽

Arja Häkkinen ◽

Hannu Kautiainen ◽

Esko Mälkiä ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Randomized Study ◽

Chronic Neck Pain ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Home Based ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

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Weight Status, Physical Fitness, and Health-Related Quality of Life among Chinese Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16132271 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (13) ◽

pp. 2271 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Xiangren Yi ◽

You Fu ◽

Ryan Burns ◽

Meng Ding

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Multiple Regression ◽

Chinese Adolescents ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

The Impact

Purpose: The impact of physical fitness (PF) on adolescents’ health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is an important health issue in China. The purpose of this study was to identify whether body mass index (BMI), cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), and musculoskeletal fitness (MSF) influences HRQOL among Chinese adolescents. Method: The participants were 10,007 students (boys = 5276, 14.14 years ± 1.79; girls = 4829, 14.22 years ± 1.81) who were randomly selected from 30 secondary schools in Shandong, China. BMI, CRF, MSF, and HRQOL were measured and analyzed using ANCOVA and multiple regression. Results: BMI and physical fitness variables were partially associated with HRQOL in Chinese adolescents. ANCOVA showed a significant difference among BMI categories in terms of physical sense (PS), living convenience, and self-satisfaction (SS) for boys, but this difference was only seen with social activity opportunity (SAO) for girls. Multiple regression found that BMI was significantly associated with SAO. For boys, CRF was associated with the teacher and student relationship and SS, whereas MSF was only associated with PS. For girls, CRF was significantly linked with the parent and children relationship, learning capacity, and attitudes and self-perception (S-P), while MSF was associated with S-P. Conclusion: Enforcing physical activity and enhancing PF will be a crucial pathway in improving adolescents’ HRQOL in China.

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The Effect of Sport-Related Concussion Injuries on Concussion Symptoms and Health-Related Quality of Life in Male and Female Adolescent Athletes: A Prospective Study

The American Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/0363546519880175 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 47 (14) ◽

pp. 3514-3520

Author(s):

Timothy A. McGuine ◽

Adam Pfaller ◽

Stephanie Kliethermes ◽

Allison Schwarz ◽

Scott Hetzel ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

High School ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

High School Athletes ◽

Short Term ◽

Female Patients ◽

Severity Scores ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Background: Sport-related concussions (SRCs) are associated with short-term disablement, characterized as increased concussion symptoms and lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, there are limited longitudinal data detailing how an SRC affects disablement beyond short-term injury recovery. Purpose: To longitudinally assess the effect of SRCs on symptoms and HRQoL in high school athletes through the 12 months after injury. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. Methods: The 125 participants included high school athletes who sustained an SRC (female patients, 36%; mean ± SD age, 15.9 ± 1.1 years). The Post-concussion Symptom Scale (PCSS) from the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool–3 and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0 (PedsQL) were completed at enrollment and repeated at 24 to 72 hours (onset) and at 7 days (D7) after the SRC; on the date of return to play (RTP); and at 3, 6, and 12 months (M12) after the SRC. Scores at each time point were compared with the athletes’ own baseline via linear mixed models for repeated measures, controlling for age, sex, and history of previous SRC and with patient as a random effect. Results: Relative to baseline, female patients reported higher PCSS symptom and severity scores at onset ( P < .001) and D7 ( P < .001), while scores were not higher ( P > .05) for RTP through M12. As compared with baseline, male patients reported higher PCSS scores at onset ( P < .001) and D7 ( P = .003) and severity scores at onset ( P < .001) and D7 ( P = .016), while the symptom and severity scores were not higher ( P > .05) at RTP through M12. Female participants reported lower PedsQL physical scores at onset ( P = .006), while scores were not lower ( P > .05) from D7 through M12. Female psychosocial scores were not lower ( P > .05) at any time after the SRC, while the total PedsQL score was lower at onset ( P = .05) but not from D7 through M12. Male physical scores were lower at onset ( P < .001) and D7 ( P = .001) but not lower ( P > .05) from RTP through M12. Male psychosocial and PedsQL scores were unchanged ( P > .05) from baseline at onset through M12. Conclusion: After an SRC, high school athletes reported initial disablement (increased symptoms and lower HRQoL) through their RTP. However, after RTP, no similar disablement was detected through 12 months after injury.

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