The Effects of Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Pulmonary Functions and Respiratory Muscle Strength

Hacettepe University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Neck Pain

Treatments: Other: cervical stabilization exercises; Other: conventional exercises

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03395054

GO 151623-09

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to assess the effects of stabilization exercises on pulmonary functions and respiratory muscle strength. 42 participants with neck pain enrolled the study.

Full description

This study aims to assess the effects of stabilization exercises on pulmonary functions and respiratory muscle strength. 42 participants with neck pain enrolled the study. Participants were divided into two groups, stabilization group (n=21) and the control group (n=21). The participants underwent a total of 24 sessions of treatment thrice a week for eight weeks under the supervision of a physiotherapist.

Enrollment: 42 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 55 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• neck pain longer than 3 months
• patients between ages of 18 and 55

Exclusion criteria

• patients with neurologic symptoms
• patients with chronic pulmonary disease
• previous surgery on cervical region

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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42 participants in 2 patient groups

the stabilization group

Other group

Description:

the stabilization group performed cervical stabilization exercises in lying, sitting, standing and on a swisball 3times a week during 8 weeks.

Treatment:

Other: cervical stabilization exercises

the control group

Other group

Description:

the control group performed conventional exercises including neck isometric, isotonic and posture exercises 3 times a week during 8 weeks.

Treatment:

Other: conventional exercises