The Effects of Cervical Mobilization on Cognitive Performance

Non spesific cervical pain syndromes are the most common cervical pathologies encountered in clinical practice. Non spesific cervical pain syndrome occurs as a result of postural deformities.

Massage and mobilization techniques are used in the treatment of Non spesific cervical pain syndrome due to their analgesic effects. The Cyriax mobilization technique is a manual therapy method applies to correct the limitation of movement in the joint and to relieve pain and functional disorders. Many studies have shown that Cyriax mobilization technique provides faster and momentary painless joint movement compared to other physical therapy modalities. Cervical mobilisation techniques also have regulator effect on autonomic nerve system. Cervical mobilisation also has positive effects on anxiety and tension.

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Key information

Conditions

Pain, Chronic Anxiety Disorders Chronic Pain Mental Disorders Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi

Kırşehir, İç Anadolu, 40500, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

In this study, 32 patients with age range 18-65 who applied to Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Training and Research Hospital were examined. The individuals included in the study were divided into two groups according to the paired randomization method. These groups were control and intervention groups. Traditional physiotherapy methods were applied to the control group, traditional physiotherapy and Cyriax mobilisation techniques were applied to the intervention group. Traditional physiotherapy methods were included; Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Ultrasound (US), isometric strengthening exercises.

For the evaluation of patients; Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), cervical goniometric measurements, Lowett muscle test, Burdon Test and Beck Anxiety Test were used.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Who had cervical pain longer than six weeks
Getting at least five points from Neck Disability Index

Exclusion criteria

Who had neck surgery,
Who had traumatic spinal cord injury,
Clinical diagnosis of radiculopathy,
Clinical diagnosis of myelopathy (sensory or motor deficit),
Clinical diagnosis of neurological or rheumatologic disease and structural scoliosis

Treatment and study plan

Cyriax mobilization + traditional physiotherapy

Other

TENS, US, exercise

Primary outcomes

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Time frame: 0-2 weeks

A Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is a measurement instrument that tries to measure a characteristic or attitude that is believed to range across a continuum of values and cannot easily be directly measured. It is often used in epidemiologic and clinical research to measure the intensity or frequency of various symptoms. When responding to a VAS item, respondents specify their level of agreement to a statement by indicating a position along a continuous line between two end-points.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

İSMAİL CEYLAN

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of Cervical Mobilization on Cognitive Performance and Anxiety in Individuals With Non-Specific Neck Pain

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2022
Study completion: 2022
First posted: May 17, 2022
Registry last updated: May 17, 2022

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