Effects of Neural Mobilization on Respiratory Parameters, Pain, Range of Motion, and Neck Awareness in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

dc.authorid Atici
dc.authorid Emine/0000-0002-6547-4798
dc.authorscopusid 59985209600
dc.authorscopusid 57199328282
dc.contributor.author Tunç, E.
dc.contributor.author Atıcı, E.
dc.date.accessioned 2025-05-31T20:20:54Z
dc.date.available 2025-05-31T20:20:54Z
dc.date.issued 2025
dc.department Okan University en_US
dc.department-temp [Tunç E.] Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Graduate Education Institute, Istanbul Okan University, Istanbul, Turkey; [Atıcı E.] Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Istanbul Okan University, Istanbul, Turkey en_US
dc.description.abstract BackgroundChronic neck pain (CNP) does not have a direct effect on breathing, but movements are restricted due to pain, and kyphotic posture may make movement of the diaphragm difficult.ObjectiveThis study aimed to determine the effects of neural mobilization (NM) on respiratory functionss in patients with chronic neck pain.MethodsOverall, 26 patients with CNP were randomly assigned to two groups: NM (10 sessions) or control. In these participants, pain intensity was first assessed using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Next, the active range of motion (ROM) of the cervical joint was measured. Following this, respiratory function was evaluated using spirometry, which included parameters such as Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 s (FEV1), Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), and the FEV1/FVC ratio. Finally, neck awareness was assessed using the Fremantle Neck Awareness Questionnaire (FreNAQ).ResultsThere was a significant difference in terms of pain intensity (p < 0.05) and range of motion of the neck joint in both groups after treatment (p < 0.05). In addition, there was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of respiratory function tests (p = 0.001) and neck awareness (p = 0.001).ConclusionThe results of our study suggest that the use of NM treatment in addition to conventional physiotherapy in patients with chronic neck pain has beneficial effects on respiratory functions, joint range of motion, pain, and neck awareness. en_US
dc.description.woscitationindex Science Citation Index Expanded
dc.identifier.doi 10.1177/10538127251317924
dc.identifier.endpage 828 en_US
dc.identifier.issn 1878-6324
dc.identifier.issue 4 en_US
dc.identifier.pmid 39973096
dc.identifier.scopus 2-s2.0-105010222751
dc.identifier.scopusquality Q2
dc.identifier.startpage 817 en_US
dc.identifier.uri https://doi.org/10.1177/10538127251317924
dc.identifier.volume 38 en_US
dc.identifier.wos WOS:001458487900001
dc.identifier.wosquality Q3
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Sage Publications Inc en_US
dc.relation.ispartof Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation en_US
dc.relation.publicationcategory Makale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı en_US
dc.rights info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess en_US
dc.subject Body Perception en_US
dc.subject Neck Pain en_US
dc.subject Neurodynamic Techniques en_US
dc.subject Respiratory Function Tests en_US
dc.title Effects of Neural Mobilization on Respiratory Parameters, Pain, Range of Motion, and Neck Awareness in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial en_US
dc.type Article en_US

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