Neck pain and disability: A cross-sectional survey of the demographic and clinical characteristics of neck pain seen in a rheumatology clinic [PDF]
This hospital-based cross-sectional cohort study examines the clinical and demographic features of neck pain, disability (using the Northwick Park neck pain questionnaire) and relationships to handicap in employment.
De Souza, LH, Frank, AO, Frank, CA
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Correlation Between Proprioception and Cervical Functions in Individuals with Chronic Neck Pain
Background. Neck pain can affect cervical functions: reduce cervical range of motion, muscle strength and endurance. Recently, increasing attention has been paid to the assessment of proprioception in individuals with neck pain.
Justina Šimkutė+3 more
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A randomised controlled trial comparing graded exercise treatment and usual physiotherapy for patients with non-specific neck pain (the GET UP neck pain trial). [PDF]
Evidence supports exercise-based interventions for the management of neck pain, however there is little evidence of its superiority over usual physiotherapy. This study investigated the effectiveness of a group neck and upper limb exercise programme (GET)
Borghouts+40 more
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Local and Widespread Pressure Pain Hyperalgesia Is Not Side Specific in Females with Unilateral Neck Pain that Can Be Reproduced during Passive Neck Rotation [PDF]
Current evidence for widespread hyperalgesia in non-specific neck pain (NSNP) is unclear. It is currently recommended to group NSNP patients according to pain-provoking movements.
Escobio Prieto, Isabel+5 more
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Neck pain as the problem of our time
During life, neck pain occurs in 20-70% of people, its prevalence in the total population is 4.9%, and the annual morbidity varies from 30 to 70%. Neck pain significantly reduces the quality of life and can lead to disability.
V. A. Golovacheva+2 more
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Background Neck pain has been associated with weaker neck muscle strength and decreased cervical spine range of motion. However, whether neck muscle strength or cervical spine mobility predict later neck disability has not been demonstrated.
Juhani Multanen+3 more
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Tapentadol extended release for the management of chronic neck pain [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The role of opioids in the management of chronic neck pain is still poorly investigated. No data are available on tapentadol extended release (ER).
Coluzzi, Flaminia
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Self-reported muscle pain in adolescents with migraine and tension-type headache [PDF]
Aim: To identify possible associations between muscular pain and headache in adolescents in a large population-based sample. Methods: Grammar school students were invited to fill in a questionnaire on headache and associated lifestyle factors.
Blaschek, Astrid+9 more
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Comparison of forward head in persons with chronic neck pain and healthy persons
Introduction: Chronic neck pain is one of the most common problems among computer users. It seems that pain in neck affects the angle of forward head in these people. The aim of this research was to compare the degree of forward head in official computer
Hossein Taheri+3 more
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Acupuncture for chronic neck pain: a pilot for a randomised controlled trial [PDF]
Background: Acupuncture is increasingly being used for many conditions including chronic neck pain. However the evidence remains inconclusive, indicating the need for further well-designed research. The aim of this study was to conduct a pilot randomised
AM Leak+32 more
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