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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
62
Use of the PulStar Multiple Impulse Therapy (Sense Technology). A mechanical manual therapy device.
Participants perform an exercise to strengthen the deep neck flexors
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States
2 Week Change in Pain Score on a Numeric Rating Scale
a 101 point numeric rating scale of neck pain with 0 indicating no pain at all and 100 indicating the worst pain imaginable
Time frame: 2 weeks
2 Week Change in Disability on the Neck Disability Index
A functional questionnaire (the neck disability index) to assess self report of disability related to neck pain. The neck disability index is a 10 item questionnaire assessing neck pain related disability. Items are scored from 0 to 5 with the total score doubled resulting in a final score from 0 to 100 with higher scores indicating higher levels of perceived disability.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Immediate Change in Pain Sensitivity Using a Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Participants rated the pain associated with a standardized (51 degrees Celsius) thermal stimulus applied to the plantar surface of their dominant foot using a 0 to 100 numeric pain rating scale with 0 indicating no pain at all and 100 indicating the most intense pain sensation imaginable.
Time frame: Immediate within session change pre to post intervention
Change From Baseline in Neck Extension Range of Motion at 2 Weeks
change in neck extension range of motion over a 2 week period
Time frame: 2 weeks
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