Sensory-motor training with virtual reality as a complementary intervention to manual therapy for persistent non-specific neck pain: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Persistent non-specific neck pain (NP) is a widespread condition described as a complex biopsychosocial disorder, characterized by physical and psychological symptoms. Virtual reality (VR) shows promise in NP treatment, potentially reducing pain, kinesiophobia, and improving range of motion (ROM) and motor control.

Aim

The primary aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of VR sensorimotor training, combined with manual therapy, in reducing the level of disability in persistent non-specific NP individuals. The secondary aim was to determine if this VR-enhanced approach also contributes to improvement in overall function, pain perception and kinesiophobia.

Design

Monocentric, single-blind, randomized controlled trial.

Setting

We conducted this

SUBMITTER: Emedoli D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11391397 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature