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Effect of neck-specific exercises on trapezius muscle function in chronic whiplash-associated disorders: a longitudinal case-control study using ultrasound and speckle-tracking analyses.
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SUBMITTER: Peterson G
PROVIDER: S-EPMC12949063 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Effect of neck-specific exercises on trapezius muscle function in chronic whiplash-associated disorders: a longitudinal case-control study using ultrasound and speckle-tracking analyses.
Scientific reports 20260225 1
Neck-specific exercises can improve the function of deep neck muscles in individuals with chronic whiplash-associated disorders (WAD), but it remains unclear whether these exercises also enhance the function of superficial neck muscles. The superficial trapezius muscle is frequently painful in WAD, yet effective conservative treatments are lacking. In total, 34 individuals with WAD and 34 healthy controls were recruited to assess upper trapezius function. Five participants from each group were e ...[more]