The Effectiveness of a Mechanical Manual Therapy Device in the Treatment of Neck Pain
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Orthopedic, Pain |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Musculoskeletal, Orthopedics / Podiatry |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 60 |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | September 2009 |
| End Date: | August 2015 |
| Contact: | Joel E Bialosky, PhD |
| Email: | bialosky@phhp.ufl.edu |
| Phone: | 352-273-8636 |
This study is comparing the effectiveness of a mechanical manual therapy device to a
specific exercise to no treatment in individuals experiencing neck pain. We are interested
in the effects of the interventions on neck pain, disability related to neck pain, and pain
sensitivity.
specific exercise to no treatment in individuals experiencing neck pain. We are interested
in the effects of the interventions on neck pain, disability related to neck pain, and pain
sensitivity.
Inclusion Criteria:
- currently experiencing neck pain which does not extend below the elbow
- pain at least 4/10 over the past 24 hours
- appropriate for conservative management of neck pain
- english speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
- surgery to the neck within the past 6 months
- systemic problem know to affect sensation
- other chronic pain condition other than neck pain
- neck pain as the result of trauma such as whiplash
- neck pain as the result of a fracture
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