Effects of active scapular correction on cervical range of motion, pain, and pressure pain threshold in patients with chronic neck pain and depressed scapula: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Correction of scapular alignment is advocated as a component for alleviating symptoms for patients with neck pain.

Objective

The study aimed to examine the effect of active scapular correction on cervical range of motion (ROM), pain, and pressure pain threshold (PPT) in patients with chronic neck pain with depressed scapula.

Methods

A randomized control trial research design was conducted. Twenty-eight participants with chronic neck pain and depressed scapula were randomly assigned to either the intervention (n = 14) or control (n = 14) group. Active cervical rotation ROM, pain at maximum cervical rotation, and PPT over the upper trapezius muscle region were measured at baseline and post active scapular correction.

Results

The participants in the int

SUBMITTER: Srikrajang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9848379 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature