Combination of Upper Extremity Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Scapular Stabilization in Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain with Scapular Dyskinesia

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Sep 11, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a combination of two types of exercises to help people with chronic neck pain and issues with their shoulder blade movement, known as scapular dyskinesis. The goal is to see if these exercises can improve neck pain, shoulder function, the position of the shoulder blades, and the strength of the muscles around them.

To participate in this trial, you need to be between 18 and 40 years old and have been diagnosed with chronic neck pain that has lasted for at least three months. You should have a certain level of neck disability, as measured by a questionnaire, and meet specific body weight guidelines. However, there are some people who cannot join, such as those who have had neck surgery or certain other medical conditions. If you decide to participate, you can expect to engage in different exercise routines designed to help relieve your symptoms and improve your overall neck and shoulder function.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1- Have referred from orthopedic surgeon diagnosed with non specific chronic neck pain (NSCNP) that has been localized to the cervical and periscapular areas for at least three months.
• • 2- Aged from 18-40 years. 3- Having a score more than 10 on the Neck disability index (NDI). 4- Having SD according to Kibler's description. 5- BMI from 18.5 to 29.9 kg/m2.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. History of previous neck surgery.
• • 2. Recent or old fractures.
• • 3. Cognitive impairment and inability to understand the scale.
• • 4. Systematic inflammatory disease e.g., rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, neck pain with radiculopathy or neuropathy.
• • 5. Scapular dyskinesia due to other pathology such as shoulder impingement.
• • 6. A score of below 10 or above 40 points out of 50 on the NDI.