THE EFECT OF SCAPULAR STABILIZATION EXERCISES ON CHRONIC NECK PAIN | ||
| South Valley University International Journal of Physical Therapy and Sciences | ||
| Article 4, Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2022, Pages 27-36 PDF (544.52 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original research articles | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/svupts.2022.245786 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Amany M Abbas* 1; Alaa El Dien Balbaa2; Yasser EL Melegy3; Magdolin Samy4 | ||
| 1Department of Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and their Surgeries, Faculty for Physical Therapy, South valley University, Egypt. | ||
| 2Department of Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and their Surgeries, Faculty for Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt | ||
| 3Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo university, Egypt | ||
| 4Department of Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and their Surgeries, Faculty for Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Pain in the neck or scapular region is one of the most frequent symptoms in cervical radiculopathy, which is commonly caused by degenerative process in the spine. Purpose: To determine the effect of scapular stabilization exercises in the treatment of chronic neck pain regarding pain and disability and limitation in the range of motion. Patients and methods: Thirty male and female patients with chronic neck pain were involved. Aged between 30-50 years old. They were randomly assigned into two groups. In group (A), patients received physical therapy program in the form of infrared, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Stretching and cervical stabilization exercises. In group (B), patients received scapular stabilization exercises in addition to the same physical therapy program .Treatment was given 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Range of motion of the cervical spine, range of motion of the scapula, neck pain and disability were assessed before and after treatment. Results: There was significant improvement in both groups (A and B) in cervical range of motion, pain and disability. Group (B) showed more significant improvement than group (A) in cervical range of motion and pain and disability .There were no significant improvement in both groups in scapular range of motion. Conclusion: Scapular stabilization exercises should be used as an integral part in the rehabilitation program for patients with chronic neck pain. Key words: Neck pain, Neck stabilization exercises, Scapular stabilization exercises. | ||
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