Measures of neck muscle strength and their measurement properties in adults with chronic neck pain-a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Measurement of neck muscle strength is common during the assessment of people with chronic neck pain (CNP). This systematic review evaluates the measurement properties (reliability, validity, and responsiveness) of neck muscle strength measures in people with CNP.

Databases and data treatment

This systematic review followed a PROSPERO registered protocol (CRD42021233290). Electronic databases MEDLINE (OVID interface), CINAHL, SPORTDiscuss via (EBSCO interface), EMBASE (OVID interface), and Web of Science were searched from inception to 21 June 2021. Screening, data extraction, and quality assessment (Consensus-based Standards for the selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) checklist) were conducted independently by two reviewers. The overall strength

SUBMITTER: Abichandani D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9841635 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature