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Physiotherapy in Chronic Neck Pain
Sponsor: Uşak University
Summary
In this randomized controlled experimental study design, it was aimed to examine whether different treatment approaches frequently applied in physical therapy clinics have an effect on pain, hand grip strength and hand skills by applying them to individuals with CNNP. For this purpose, the following hypotheses were created. H1: Standard physiotherapy intervention and home exercises have an effect on reducing the pain intensity of individuals with CNNP H2: Standard physiotherapy intervention and home exercises have an effect on increasing the hand grip strength of individuals with CNNP. H3: Standard physiotherapy intervention and home exercises have an effect on increasing the hand skills of individuals with CNNP. H4: Trigger point therapy and home exercises have an effect on reducing the pain intensity of individuals with CNNP. H5: Trigger point therapy and home exercises have an effect on increasing the hand grip strength of individuals with CNNP. H6: Trigger point therapy and home exercises have an effect on increasing the hand skills of individuals with CNNP. H7: Kinesiology Taping treatment and home exercises have an effect on reducing the pain intensity of individuals with CNNP. H8: Kinesiology Taping treatment and home exercises have an effect on increasing the hand grip strength of individuals with CNNP. H9: Kinesiology Taping treatment and home exercises have an effect on increasing the manual skills of individuals with CNNP. H10: Cervical - Scapular Mobilization and home exercises have an effect on reducing the pain intensity of individuals with CNNP. H11: Cervical - Scapular Mobilization and home exercises have an effect on increasing the hand grip strength of individuals with CNNP. H12: Cervical - Scapular Mobilization and home exercises have an effect on increasing the manual skills of individuals with CNNP. 4 different groups will be created in this study. These are Group 1: Standard physiotherapy intervention and home exercises Group 2: Trigger point therapy and home exercises Group 3: Kinesiology Taping therapy and home exercises Group 4: Cervical - Scapular Mobilization and home exercises
Official title: Investigation of the Effects of Different Physiotherapy Approaches Applied to Patients With Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain on Pain Level, Grip Strength and Manual Dexterity: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 64 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2025-04-25
Completion Date
2025-07-25
Last Updated
2025-05-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Standard physiotherapy intervention and home exercises
Various physical agents such as electrotherapy, hotpack (warm compress) and ultrasound therapy will be used within the standard physiotherapy intervention. These approaches are effective methods to reduce pain, relax muscles and accelerate healing. Home exercises are daily neck exercises recommended by a specialist physiotherapist.
Trigger point therapy and home exercises
Trigger point therapy is a common method used in patients with myofascial pain syndrome. This method involves manually releasing trigger points. Approaches such as pressure applications and stretching techniques are used. Muscle functions are improved by loosening painful muscle knots. Muscle flexibility and endurance are increased with home exercises.
Kinesiology Taping therapy and home exercises
Kinesiology taping is an elastic band technique used for pain management and muscle activity support. It accelerates healing by increasing blood circulation. It supports and protects the muscles in the neck and shoulder area. It provides supportive stabilization without restricting joint movements. It facilitates movement by reducing pain. It targets muscle strengthening and mobilization with home exercises
Cervical - Scapular Mobilization and home exercises
Cervical and scapular mobilization includes manual therapy techniques aimed at increasing the range of motion of the joints in the spine and shoulder area. Mobilization is applied to the cervical spine and shoulder joints. Relaxation is provided in the muscles around the shoulder and neck. Cervical and scapular stability is improved. Postural disorders are corrected and range of motion is increased. Sustainability of mobilization is ensured with home exercises.
Locations (1)
Yozgat Bozok University Health Application and Research Center
Yozgat, Yozgat, Turkey (Türkiye)