RELATION OF NECK PAIN, FORWARD HEAD POSITION AND PROTRACTED SHOULDERS IN STUDENTS WITH CHRONIC NECK PAIN.

2021 ◽  
pp. 28-30
Author(s):  
Ritika Save ◽  
Annamma Varghese (PT)
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Correlation Study ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Head Posture ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Written Informed Consent

Aim of the study: To study the correlation between neck pain, forward head posture and protracted shoulders in students aged 18-25yrs with chronic neck pain. 36 subjects, male and female were included in this cross s Material and Method: ectional, correlation study as per the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A written informed consent was signed by the subjects in their own language. Neck pain was measured using Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), Forward Head Posture (FHP) was measured using CVA angle by photogrammetry and Protracted Shoulders were measured using a Double Square Instrument. The results were compared and correlated using appropriate statistical tools. There was no signicant Results: correlation between CVA and protracted shoulders with severity of neck pain (p=0.54 and p= 1.64 respectively) in students aged 18-25 years. The comparison of CVA values in students with and without pain was signicant (p<0.00). The comparison of protracted shoulders in students with and without pain was signicant. (p=0.00). The correlation between CVA and protracted shoulders in students with chronic neck pain was found to be signicant (p= 0.01) but the correlation between the same in students without chronic neck pain was found to be not signicant (p= 0.24). Conclusion: The correlation between neck pain and CVA and neck pain and protracted shoulders was not signicant, but there was a signicant difference between the CVA and protracted shoulder values of students with and without neck pain suggesting an association, but not a linear relationship.

Brazilian version of the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire does not have a well-defined internal structure in patients with chronic neck pain

2021 ◽  
pp. 026921552110240
Author(s):  
Gabriel Gardhel Costa Araujo ◽  
Cid André Fidelis-de-Paula-Gomes ◽  
André Pontes-Silva ◽  
Jocassia Silva Pinheiro ◽  
Leticia Padilha Mendes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Internal Structure ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Bournemouth Questionnaire ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Numerical Rating

Objective: To investigate the structural validity of the Brazilian version of the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire in patients with chronic neck pain. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Community participants collected via online platform. Subjects: Participants with neck pain (minimal pain intensity of 3 points at rest on 11-point Numerical Rating Scale), both genders and aged ⩾18 years old. Main measure: The Numerical Rating Scale, Neck Disability Index, Pain-Related Catastrophizing Thoughts Scale, Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia and the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire were completed. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to identify dimensionality and to compare different structures of the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire. Results: We included 103 participants. The sample consisted mostly of adults (mean age = 33.64 years, standard deviation = 10.48 years), females (n = 82, 79.6%), lean, single and with higher education. The exploratory factor analysis with implementation of the parallel analysis identified the one-dimensional structure of the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire, with a Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin value of 0.80 and Bartlett’s test significant ( P < 0.05). We observed that all structures tested in this study presented a high amount of residues in confirmatory factor analysis, which were identified by the value of root mean square error of approximation > 0.08 and chi-square/degree of freedom > 3.00. Conclusion: The internal structure of the Brazilian version of the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire is not clear and well-defined. It was not possible to identify the construct measured by the instrument in individuals with chronic neck pain.

scholarly journals Minimal Clinically Important Change of the Neck Disability Index and the Numerical Rating Scale for Patients With Neck Pain

Spine ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 32 (26) ◽  
pp. 3047-3051 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan J. M. Pool ◽  
Raymond W. J. G. Ostelo ◽  
Jan L. Hoving ◽  
Lex M. Bouter ◽  
Henrica C. W. de Vet
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Important Change ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Neck Disability ◽  
Clinically Important Change

Respiratory Dysfunction in Chronic Neck Pain Patients. A Pilot Study

Cephalalgia ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
pp. 701-710 ◽  
Author(s):  
E Kapreli ◽  
E Vourazanis ◽  
E Billis ◽  
JA Oldham ◽  
N Strimpakos
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Respiratory Muscle ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Respiratory Muscle Strength ◽  
Respiratory Dysfunction ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Head Posture

The aim of this pilot study was to add weight to a hypothesis according to which patients presenting with chronic neck pain could have a predisposition towards respiratory dysfunction. Twelve patients with chronic neck pain and 12 matched controls participated in this study. Spirometric values, maximal static pressures, forward head posture and functional tests were examined in all subjects. According to the results, chronic neck patients presented with a statistically significant decreased maximal voluntary ventilation ( P = 0.042) and respiratory muscle strength (Pimax and Pemax), ( P = 0.001 and P = 0.002, respectively). Furthermore, the current study demonstrated a strong association between an increased forward head posture and decreased respiratory muscle strength in neck pateits. The connection of neck pain and respiratory function could be an important consideration in relation to patient assessment, rehabilitation and consumption of pharmacological agents.

scholarly journals Sensori-motor recovery in post-stroke shoulder pain: a correlation study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 4854
Author(s):  
Ushnish Mukherjee ◽  
Sourav Kundu ◽  
Rachit Gulati ◽  
Pankaj Kumar Mandal
Keyword(s):  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Correlation Study ◽  
Motor Recovery ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Negative Role

Background: The prevalence of pain in affected shoulder among post-stroke patients ranges from 34% to 84%. Numerous theories exist to explain the patho-mechanics behind development of Post-stroke shoulder pain, but its relationship with the sensori-motor recovery of the affected limb is still controversial. This study was conducted to detect the correlation, if any, between post-stroke shoulder pain and sensori-motor recovery of the affected upper limb.  Methods: This observational longitudinal study was conducted on 73 patients of both sexes within the age group of 45-65 years having presentation of post-stroke (duration<6weeks) shoulder pain. Pain intensity was recorded in numerical rating scale (NRS). Sensorimotor recovery of the affected limb was assessed by Fugl- Meyer assessment scale of upper extremity (FMA-UE). Data were collected at the baseline (visit1), at 6 weeks (visit 2), 12 weeks (visit 3) and at the end of the study i.e., 24 weeks (visit 4).  Results: Statistically significant negative correlations were found between severity of pain (assessed with NRS) and sensory-motor recovery (assessed with FMA-UE) on each visit with correlation coefficients (Spearman rho, r) being r=-0.890, p=0.000 on visit1, r=-0.685, p=0.000 on visit2, r=-0.629, p=0.000 on visit3 and r=-0.458, p=0.000 on visit 4.Conclusions: Post-stroke shoulder pain plays a significant negative role in sensori-motor recovery of the affected upper limb requiring early intervention.

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