Trial reportBMC musculoskeletal disorders2024
Comparing the effects of neck stabilization exercises versus dynamic exercises among patients having nonspecific neck pain with forward head posture: a randomized clinical trial.
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Comparing the Effects of Neck Stabilization Exercises Verses Dynamic Exercises Among Patients Having Nonspecific Neck Pain With Forward Head Posture- A Randomized Clinical Trial
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Vs Muscle Energy Technique on Nonspecific Neck Pain in Prolonged Computer Users. A Randomized Controlled Trial
Who cites it
5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Effects of Dynamic Neck Sensorimotor Biofeedback Training in Individuals With Mechanical Neck Pain: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2026Trial
- An Integrated Cervical Stabilization Exercise and Thai Self-Massage Approach for Managing Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain in Young Adults: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Trial
- Global Postural Re-Education Versus Deep Neck Flexor Activation on Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain with Forward Head Posture.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Therapeutic Exercise for Forward Head Posture in Neck Pain Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of pain research · 2026Review
- The Effectiveness of an Exercise Program Based on Motor Learning Principles for the Correction of the Forward Head Posture: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Brain sciences · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundNonspecific neck pain (NSNP) is a well-established global burden affecting. It is also a common problem in Pakistan. The burden of neck pain is also increasing day by day due to poor work ergonomics, and increased use of computers and mobiles after the pandemic. An individual's poor posture is often associated with forward head posture (FHP). Limited evidence is available about the effects of neck stabilization (NSE) and dynamic exercises (NDE) for nonspecific neck pain particularly in patients with FHP. This aimed to compare the effects of NSE versus NDE among patients having NSNP with FHP in reducing pain, disability, forward head posture and improving neck range of motion.
methodsIt is a single-blinded randomized clinical trial with 60 patients aged 18-40 years, with moderate intensity NSNP for > 3 weeks and < 6 months along with FHP with a moderate disability on neck disability index (NDI) randomly assigned to the treatment groups. Group 1 was doing NSE and group 2 was doing NDE. Transcutaneous Electical Nerve Stimulation, cold packs, and stretching exercises were given to both groups. A total of 9 sessions (3 sessions/ week) were given to participants. NDI questionnaire, Visual analogue scale (VAS), goniometry, and plumb line measurement tool were used as baseline and assessment at the end of 3rd week. The data was analyzed on SPSS version 21. Descriptive analysis was performed. Independent t-test was used for between group comparison and paired t-test used for within group comparison. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
resultsAfter treatment within-group analysis of both NSE and NDE showed significant (p < 0.001) improvement in pain on VAS, all ROMs of the neck including flexion, extension, left and right lateral flexion and left rotation, plumb line and NDI score with very large effect size. However, between-group analysis showed non-significant differences (p > 0.05) for post-treatment mean VAS, neck ROM, NDI and plumb line measurement.
conclusionBetween NSE and NDE, no one is more beneficial than another. Both are equally effective in alleviating pain, increasing ROM, decreasing functional disability, and improving forward head posture in patients with NSNP.
trial registrationRegistered trial at ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05298631, 28/03/2022, prospectively registered.
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