Cervical spine range of motion and joint position sense in elite male cricketers: An observational study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 134
Author(s):  
Shreya McLeod ◽  
SusanA Reid ◽  
Johnathan Fornasier ◽  
Daniel Redrup
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position

Immediate effects of thoracic manipulation on cervical joint position sense in individuals with mechanical neck pain: A randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Emin Ulas Erdem ◽  
Banu Ünver ◽  
Eda Akbas ◽  
Gizem Irem Kinikli
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position Sense ◽  
Position Error ◽  
Cervical Region ◽  
Joint Position ◽  
Cervical Range Of Motion ◽  
Arm Pain ◽  
Neck Function

BACKGROUND: Performing thoracic manipulations for neck pain can result in immediate improvements in neck function. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of thoracic manipulation on cervical joint position sense and cervical range of motion in individuals with chronic mechanical neck pain. METHODS: Eighty male volunteers between 18–25 years and having chronic or recurrent neck or shoulder pain of at least 3 months duration with or without arm pain were randomized into two groups: Thoracic Manipulation Group (TMG:50) and Control Group (CG:30), with a pretest-posttest experimental design. The TMG was treated with thoracic extension manipulation while the CG received no intervention. Cervical joint position error and cervical range of motion of the individuals were assessed at baseline and 5 minutes later. RESULTS: There was no difference in demographic variables such as age (p= 0.764), Body Mass Index (p= 0.917) and Neck Pain Disability Scale (NPDS) scores (p= 0.436) at baseline outcomes between TMG and CGs. Joint position error outcomes between the two groups following intervention were similar in all directions at 30 and 50 degrees. Differences in range of motion following intervention in neck flexion (p< 0.001) and right rotation (p= 0.004) were higher in TMG compared to CG. CONCLUSIONS: A single session of thoracic manipulation seems to be inefficient on joint position sense in individuals with mild mechanical neck pain. However, thoracic manipulation might be an effective option to increase flexion and rotation of the cervical region as an adjunctive to treatment.

Effect of laterality discrimination on joint position sense and cervical range of motion in patients with chronic neck pain: a randomized single-blind clinical trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-143
Author(s):  
Jose Vicente León-Hernández ◽  
David Marcos-Lorenzo ◽  
David Morales-Tejera ◽  
Ferran Cuenca-Martínez ◽  
Roy La Touche ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position ◽  
Cervical Range Of Motion ◽  
Single Blind

The Effect of the Depression Level on Neck Pain, Range of Motion, and Cervical Joint Position Sense

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 555-563
Author(s):  
Eda AKBAS ◽  
◽  
Emin Ulas ERDEM ◽  
Banu UNVER ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position ◽  
Depression Level

scholarly journals The short-term effect of swimming training load on shoulder rotational range of motion, shoulder joint position sense and pectoralis minor length

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 285-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Higson ◽  
Lee Herrington ◽  
Carl Butler ◽  
Ian Horsley
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position Sense ◽  
Training Load ◽  
Joint Position ◽  
Swimming Training ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Pectoralis Minor

Background Shoulder pain or injury is the most common issue facing elite competitive swimmers and the most frequent reason for missed or modified training. Literature suggests that highly repetitive upper limb loading leads to inappropriate adaptations within the shoulder complex. The most likely maladaptations to occur are variations in shoulder rotational range of motion, reduction in joint position sense and shortened pectoralis minor length. This has yet to have been confirmed in experimental studies. The aim of this study was to investigate the short-term effects of swimming training load upon internal and external rotation range of motion, joint position sense and pectoralis minor length. Method Sixteen elite swimmers training in the British Swimming World Class programme participated. Measures of internal and external range of motion, joint position sense error score and pectoralis minor length were taken before and after a typical 2 h swimming session. Results Following swimming training shoulder external rotation range of motion and pectoralis minor length reduced significantly (−3.4°, p = <0.001 and −0.7 cm, p = <0.001, respectively), joint position sense error increased significantly (+2.0° error angle, p = <0.001). Internal rotation range of motion demonstrated no significant change (−0.6, p = 0.53). Discussion This study determined that elite level swimming training results in short-term maladaptive changes in shoulder performance that could potentially predispose them to injury.

The Effect of Target Position on the Accuracy of Cervical-Spine-Rotation Active Joint-Position Sense

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takashi Nagai ◽  
Nicholas C. Clark ◽  
John P. Abt ◽  
Timothy C. Sell ◽  
Nicholas R. Heebner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
Target Position ◽  
Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position ◽  
Active Joint ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cervical Rotation

Context:The cervical spine can be divided into upper and lower units, each making a different contribution to the magnitude of rotation and proprioception. However, few studies have examined the effect of the cervical-rotation positions on proprioception.Objective:To compare cervical-spine rotation active joint-position sense (AJPS) near midrange of motion (mid-ROM; 30°) and near end-ROM (60°).Design:Cross-sectional study.Setting:Human performance research laboratory.Participants:53 military helicopter pilots (age 28.4 ± 6.2 y, height 175.3 ± 9.3 cm, weight 80.1 ± 11.8 kg).Main Outcome Measures:A motion-analysis system was used to record cervical-rotation kinematics. Subjects sat in a chair wearing a headband and blindfold. First, they actively rotated the head right or left to a target position (30°/60°), with real-time verbal cues provided by the tester. Subjects held the target position for 5 s and then returned to the start position. After this, they replicated the target position as closely as possible. Five trials were performed in both directions to both target positions (R30/R60/L30/L60). Order of direction/position was randomized. The difference between target and replicated positions was calculated and defined as absolute error (AE), and the mean of 5 trials was used for analyses. Wilcoxon signed-ranks tests were used to compare AJPS at the different target positions (P < .0125 with Bonferroni adjustments).Results:End-ROM AEs were significantly more accurate than mid-ROM AEs (P = .001).Conclusion:Cervical-spine-rotation AJPS is more accurate near end-ROM than mid-ROM. Both target positions should be used to examine cervical-spine-rotation AJPS of both the upper and lower units.

scholarly journals The Relationship Among Psychological Factors, Neglect-Like Symptoms And Postoperative Pain After Total Knee Arthroplasty

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 251-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshiyuki Hirakawa ◽  
Michiya Hara ◽  
Akira Fujiwara ◽  
Hirofumi Hanada ◽  
Shu Morioka
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Sensory Integration ◽  
Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position ◽  
Total Knee

BACKGROUND: Persistent postoperative pain has a significant relationship with patient health and satisfaction.OBJECTIVES: To investigate the prevalence and association of neglect-like symptoms (NLS) and other psychological factors on postoperative pain in patients following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). NLS are defined as the loss of perception of the limb with pain and excessive effort required to move the limb. The authors hypothesized that NLS were an important contributor to postoperative pain.METHODS: The factors influencing pain were investigated using a longitudinal study with assessments at three and six weeks postsurgery. The relationships among demographic factors (age, body weight, body mass index), psychological factors (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and Pain Catastrophizing Scale [PCS]) and NLS with postoperative pain were investigated in 90 patients after TKA. The associations among motor functions (muscle strength of knee extension, range of motion), sensory functions (joint position sense and two-point discrimination in the thigh) and NLS were also investigated.RESULTS: At three and six weeks after surgery, 36% and 19% of patients, respectively, experienced NLS. In hierarchical multiple regression analysis, NLS and PCS scores were significantly associated with postoperative pain, while joint position sense and range of motion were significantly associated with NLS.CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that facilitation of sensory integration is important in rehabilitation after TKA because NLS appears to result from impaired sensory integration. The association of PCS scores with postoperative pain and NLS suggests the need to provide appropriate postoperative education to reduce persistent negative thoughts regarding future pain.

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