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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
A. A. Abdel-Aziem, R. R. Mohamed, A. H. Draz, A. R. Azab, F. A. Hegazy, R. H. Diab
Summary: The study found that McKenzie exercises were more effective than deep neck flexor combined with scapulothoracic exercises in improving neck pain severity, functional disability, and mobility.
EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Gebrerufael Solomon Tsegay, Gebremedhin Berhe Gebregergs, Gidey Gomera Weleslassie, Teklehaimanot Tekle Hailemariam
Summary: This review evaluated the effects of thoracic spine thrust manipulation on pain and disability in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain. Meta-analysis of eight eligible randomized controlled trials showed that thoracic spine manipulation can significantly reduce pain intensity and improve neck disability. It can be considered as an effective treatment option for patients with chronic mechanical neck pain.
JOURNAL OF PAIN RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Orthopedics
Antonio Romeo, Marco Baccini, Giulia Carreras, Marco Sagripanti, Martina Ruggeri, Paolo Pillastrini, Mauro Di Bari
Summary: This study conducted a review and meta-analysis of different versions of the craniocervical flexion test (CCFT) and found that it is a potentially useful tool for detecting impairment in deep cervical flexor muscles and identifying patients with nonspecific neck pain who would benefit from intervention. However, the limited reliability of most versions of the test greatly limits its application in clinical practice.
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Clinical Neurology
Mariana Tedeschi Benatto, Lidiane Lima Florencio, Marcela Mendes Bragatto, Fabiola Dach, Cesar Fernandez-de-las-Penas, Debora Bevilaqua-Grossi
Summary: The study aimed to verify the effectiveness of craniocervical muscle-strengthening exercise (CMSE) in reducing the frequency and intensity of headache in migraine patients. The results showed that CMSE did not have a significant impact on the primary outcomes of headache frequency and intensity, as well as secondary outcomes related to muscle activity and disability. This indicates that CMSE may not be an effective treatment for migraine patients.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Rabia Ashfaq, Huma Riaz
Summary: The study found that Cranio cervical flexion training with Pressure Biofeedback is more effective in improving endurance of deep cervical flexors in patients with mechanical neck pain, with both between-group and within-group analyses showing significant differences.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
Saw Wah Wah, Rungthip Puntumetakul, Rose Boucaut
Summary: The study suggests that proprioceptive training is important for regaining static balance and cervical joint position sense in university student smartphone users, while craniocervical flexor training can improve craniocervical flexor strength. Additionally, both types of training can help reduce neck pain.
JOURNAL OF PAIN RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zaheen A. Iqbal, Ahmad H. Alghadir, Shahnawaz Anwer
Summary: The study found that training of deep cervical flexor muscles using pressure biofeedback can significantly improve neck pain, muscle endurance, and functional disability in teachers. This further highlights the importance of specific DCF muscle training in the rehabilitation process.
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pilar Pardos-Aguilella, Luis Ceballos-Laita, Sara Cabanillas-Barea, Silvia Perez-Guillen, Gianluca Ciuffreda, Sandra Jimenez-del-Barrio, Andoni Carrasco-Uribarren
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between deep neck muscle endurance and morphological characteristics with pain intensity, neck disability, and headache impact. The results showed a negative correlation between deep neck muscle endurance and self-reported outcomes in women with low cervical disability and neck pain.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Orthopedics
Babina Rani, Abhijit Paul, Anil Chauhan, Pranita Pradhan, Mandeep S. Dhillon
Summary: This review examined the relationship between neck pain and head and neck posture, finding a negative correlation between craniovertebral angle and neck pain, with variations observed in different age and gender groups.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDICS
(2023)
Article
Ergonomics
Him Seok, Sangyeol Lee, Deokhoon Jun
Summary: Deep neck flexor endurance is crucial for maintaining neck posture and static endurance. The study found that it was negatively correlated with changes in CVA, sternocleidomastoid muscle activity, and upper trapezius activity during computer tasks. Lower deep neck flexor endurance was associated with earlier simultaneous changes in CVA and neck and shoulder muscle activities during computer tasks.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Igor Macedo Tavares Correia, Arthur de Sa Ferreira, Jessica Fernandez, Felipe Jose Jandre Reis, Leandro Alberto Calazans Nogueira, Ney Meziat-Filho
Summary: The study found that in adults, text neck is not associated with the prevalence, frequency, or intensity of neck pain.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rosario Vasta, Maria Claudia Torrieri, Fabrizio D'Ovidio, Alberta Circiello, Filippo De Mattei, Umberto Manera, Antonio Canosa, Andrea Calvo, Adriano Chio, Cristina Moglia
Summary: The study found that neck muscle weakness at diagnosis in ALS patients can predict survival and respiratory impairment, providing valuable insights for patient interventions and clinical trial design.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ibrahim M. Moustafa, Tamer Shousha, Ashokan Arumugam, Deed E. Harrison
Summary: This study investigated whether thoracic kyphosis is associated with neck pain, neck disability, and sensorimotor control measures in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain. Participants with hyper-kyphosis were compared to those with normal kyphosis. The results showed that participants with hyper-kyphosis had greater neck disability and abnormal sensorimotor control and autonomic nervous system function compared to those with normal kyphosis.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ian D. Coulter, Patricia M. Herman, Mallika Kommareddi, Eric L. Hurwitz, Paul G. Shekelle
Summary: The study found that chiropractors in the US tend to provide manipulation to very few patients with chronic low-back pain (CLBP) or chronic neck pain (CNP) for whom it is inappropriate. Most manipulation for patients with CLBP was appropriate, while for those with CNP it was mainly for cases where appropriateness was uncertain or equivocal. Patients with CLBP who had minor neurologic findings, sciatic nerve irritation, or no joint dysfunction were significantly less likely to receive manipulation.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
I-Ju Chen, Markus Aapro, Abraham Kipnis, Alexander Ilin, Peter Liljeroth, Adam S. Foster
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of deep reinforcement learning and path planning algorithms for autonomous manipulation and assembly of silver atoms, providing a new approach for nanoscale fabrication and the creation of exotic quantum states in artificial structures.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)