McKenzie neck exercise versus cranio-cervical flexion exercise on strength and endurance of deep neck flexor muscles, pain, disability, and craniovertebral angle in individuals with chronic neck pain: a randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To compare the effectiveness of McKenzie neck exercise and cranio-cervical flexion (CCF) exercise on strength and endurance of deep neck flexor (DNF) muscles, pain, disability, and craniovertebral angle (CVA) in individuals with chronic neck pain.

Methods

Forty individuals with chronic neck pain were randomly allocated to the McKenzie neck or CCF exercise group. Each group performed exercises at home daily. The strength and endurance of DNF muscles were measured at baseline, immediately after the first exercise session, and each week follow-up for six weeks. Average pain over the past week was measured at baseline and each week follow-up for six weeks. Disability and CVA were measured at baseline and the end of six weeks.

Results

At six weeks, both groups exhi

SUBMITTER: Chaiyawijit S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11578404 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature