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Effects of Cranio- Cervical Flexion Training With and Without Pressure Biofeedback in Patients With Mechanical Neck Pain
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Craniocervical flexion training with pressure biofeedback and Craniocervical flexion training without pressure biofeedback for Mechanical Neck Pain. Completed, enrolled 30 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The superficial neck flexor musculature has been given considerate amount of attention to explore its effects on the cervical pain in several researches.. This study intends to put through the benefits of deep cervical flexor training for treatment of cervical neck pain patients.This study will also compare the effects of Cranio cervical flexion training with and without pressure biofeedback on neck pain, muscular endurance,forward head posture and cervical mobility in mechanical neck pain.
Study Details
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Interventions
Total 15 patients participated in this training group. Session was performed thrice in a week. Each session was givenfor approximately 20minutesPatients were asked to lie in supine hook lying position. After that Pressure biofeedback unit's air bag was clipped together and folded in three and positioned behind the neck just below the occiput. Patients were advised to perform Craniocervical flexion and practiced head nodding action to progressively target (reach the incremental targets) and hold the 5 pressure levels for 10 second between 22 mm Hg and 30 mmHg. A 2 minute second rest period was provided between each level. Minimum performance requirement was 26 mm Hg while ideal performance targets are 28 and 30 mm Hg... Patient will be re-assessed for all baseline variables after 4 weeks of training
Total 15 patients participated in this control group.Session was given 3 times in a week. Each session continue forapproximately 20 minutes. The patient lies in supine crook lying position. The patientwas maximally retracted the chin and asked to maintained it while the patient lifts the head and neck until the head is relatively 2 to 5 cm (1 inch) abovethe couch. The examiner places a hand under the head of patient on the table. Patients were instructed to perform10 repetitions for a hold of 20 seconds initially, increasing it by 10 seconds progressively.The entire session had a maximum of 4 sets. Patient will be re-assessed for all baseline variables after 4 weeks of training