Effectiveness of neck-specific exercises with and without internet-based support on dizziness/unsteadiness in chronic whiplash-associated disorders: Secondary analyses of a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To investigate the effectiveness in individuals with chronic whiplash-associated disorders (WADs) of neck-specific exercise (NSE) supervised by a physiotherapist twice a week for 12 weeks versus neck-specific exercise with internet support and four physiotherapy visits (NSEIT) regarding dizziness, unsteadiness and balance, and to investigate the differences between WAD grades.

Method

This is a secondary analysis of a prospective randomised multicentre study (RCT) with concealed allocation (ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol ID: NCT03022812). The outcomes were dizziness measured on the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI); dizziness at rest and during activity and unsteadiness using visual analogue scales; and standing on one leg with eyes closed (SOLEC). Participants (n = 140) we

SUBMITTER: Peolsson A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11457992 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature