Efficacy of Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Hand Grip Strength in Chronic Myofascial Neck Pain

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Jun 16, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how specific exercises, called cervical stabilization exercises, can help people with chronic neck pain. The goal is to see if these exercises can improve hand grip strength, reduce pain, and enhance overall hand function in patients who have been experiencing neck pain for more than three months. This trial is currently looking for female participants aged between 30 and 65 who have tender spots in their neck muscles and may also feel weakness in their hand muscles.

If you decide to join this study, you will be part of a program that focuses on exercises designed to stabilize your neck. The researchers will also check how these exercises impact your pain levels and the strength of your hands. However, there are some eligibility guidelines, so if you have certain medical conditions, like severe neck issues or diabetes, you may not qualify. Joining this trial could be a great opportunity to find relief and improve your quality of life if you are experiencing chronic neck pain.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Chronic neck pain for more than 3 months.
• • 2. Active MTrPs in the UT muscle with a tender nodule.
• • 3. Constant neck pain, a jump sign during palpation of UT muscle.
• • 4. Referred pain.
• • 5. Symptoms of ipsilateral hand muscles weakness.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Signs of severe pathology such as malignancy of the cervical area.
• • 2. Fractures of the cervical spine.
• • 3. Cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy.
• • 4. Diabetes.
• • 5. Trauma, congenital anomalies and surgery around neck, shoulder and hand.
• • 6. Fibromyalgia or vascular syndromes such as vertebra-basilar insufficiency.
• • 7. Pregnancy.