A Phase 1 interventional study of Manual mobilization on cervical spine and Infra-red therapy with self exercise pamphlet in Neck Pain, sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Completed at 1 site in Hong Kong. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2013-08-28.
Sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Phase 1, Interventional, and Treatment
To investigate the effect of cervical manual mobilization on head repositioning accuracy and postural balance in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain in a randomized controlled trial. Hypothesis: There is no difference between the intervention group (manual mobilization) and control group head repositioning accuracy and postural balance.
The aim of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of manual therapy to standing balance and head-neck proprioception sense in patients with chronic neck pain. The study will recruit 120 chronic neck pain patients and randomize the into 2 groups of 60. Group 1 will receive a course of manual therapy and infrared radiation for 15 minutes (twice weekly for 12 sessions). The other group (control) will receive infrared radiation therapy only. Manual therapy will be provided by experienced physiotherapists and assessed by a separate assessor. All outcome measures will be assessed at the beginning of study, upon completion of intervention, 3-month and 6-month after the completion of study. All measurements collected will be analysed by computerized statistical software in order to calculate the effectiveness of manual therapy and relationship among those outcome measurements.
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Manual mobilization given on cervical spine with infra-red therapy and self exercise and advice pamphlet.
Procedure: Manual mobilization on cervical spine
Infra-red radiation therapy with self exercise pamphlet given to patients with chronic mechanical neck pain.
Procedure: Infra-red therapy with self exercise pamphlet
Manual mobilization provided on selected cervical spine in patients with chronic mechanical neck apin
Infra-red radiation therapy on cervical spine with self exercise pamphlet given to patients with chronic mechanical neck pain.
Head repositioning accuracy
Head re-positioning accuracy by using laser-pointer mounted in a cyclist helmet.
Time frame: up to 6 month post intervention
Postural balance
Standing postural sway using computerized validated equipment.
Time frame: up to 6 month post intervention
Northwick Park Questionnaire
Neck disability questionnaire
Time frame: up to 6 month post intervention
Active neck range of motion
Active neck range of motion using 3-dimensional goniometer.
Time frame: up to 6 month post intervention
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Subjective numeric pain rating scale from 0 - 10.
Time frame: up to 6 month post intervention
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