Effects of an active intervention based on myofascial release and neurodynamics in patients with chronic neck pain: a randomized controlled trial

While neck pain can be severely disabling and costly, treatment options have shown moderate evidence of effectiveness. The objective of this study was to explore the effects of a 4-week active program based on myofascial release and neurodynamics on trigger point (TrP) examination, pain, and functio...

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Published in:Physiotherapy theory and practice 2022-09, Vol.38 (9), p.1-1152
Main Authors: Cabrera-Martos, Irene, Rodríguez-Torres, Janet, López-López, Laura, Prados-Román, Esther, Granados-Santiago, María, Valenza, Marie Carmen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chronic pain
Clinical trials
Group psychotherapy
Intervention
Neck pain
Release
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Summary:While neck pain can be severely disabling and costly, treatment options have shown moderate evidence of effectiveness. The objective of this study was to explore the effects of a 4-week active program based on myofascial release and neurodynamics on trigger point (TrP) examination, pain, and functionality in patients with chronic neck pain. Randomized controlled trial. A total of 40 patients with chronic neck pain were randomly allocated to an experimental or a control group (n = 20). The primary outcome measure was TrP examination. Secondary outcomes were pain, assessed with the Brief Pain Inventory and a visual analogue scale, and functionality, evaluated with the Neck Outcome Score. A between-group analysis showed significant differences (
ISSN:0959-3985
1532-5040
DOI:10.1080/09593985.2020.1821418