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Combined Effects of Bruegger's Exercises and Upper Thoracic Mobilizations in Patients With Non-specific Neck Pain
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
Neck pain is a multifactorial disease, and is a major problem in modern society. Patients with NCNP usually have alterations in cervical proprioception and PS. They may also develop symptoms such as dizziness or vertigo. A recently published study shows that patients with NCNP suffer greater sensations of stunning and lack of proprioception than patients with benign paroxysmal vertigo.
Official title: Combined Effects of Bruegger's Exercises and Upper Thoracic Mobilizations Along With Standard Physical Therapy in Patients With Non-specific Neck Pain
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
25 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
48
Start Date
2025-07
Completion Date
2025-10
Last Updated
2025-07-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Bruegger's Exercise and Upper Thoracic Mobilization
Bruegger's Exercise: The position will be held for 10 second at first session and then there will be an increment of 2 seconds during each session. Upper Thoracic Mobilization: Upper thoracic (T1-T6) mobilization (Maitland mobilization (Grade I, II and III; PA glide) applied in prone lying position from via spinous process. Amount of treatment will be 3-4 mobilizations for a vertebra for 30 seconds approximately.
Standard Physical Therapy
Isometric exercises will be done for flexors, extensors, rotators, and lateral flexors of the neck. Isometrically contracting working muscle for 5 seconds against patients own hand, which was placed in compliance with the working muscles, with a total of 10 repetitions. Passive stretching will apply to Upper trapezius, Levator scapulae, Sternocleidomastoid, Scalene, Pectoralis major and minor muscle for 3-5 repetition 10 with 20-30 second hold. Intensity of exercise will be prescribed according to patient's tolerance level. Duration of stretch will 15 to 30 seconds, 3-5repetition and for 10 minutes. Postero-anterior Maitland mobilization (Grade I \& II) for C1-C2, Maitland lateral PA glide (Grade-III \& IV) for C3-C6. Time of oscillations will be two or three oscillations in a second for one to two minutes.
Locations (1)
Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Gujrat
Gujrat, Punjab Province, Pakistan