Relation Between Near Point of Convergence and Postural Stability in Subjects with Non Specific Cervical Pain

Cairo University80 enrolled

Overview

A correlation study was conducted to correlate between the convergence insufficiency and postural stability at three different cervical positions in patients with non-specific cervical pain.

A correlational study was conducted on eighty (male and female) subjects aged between 30-40 years old, presented with chronic NSCP persisted for six months or more, with neck disability index score (NDI) ≥10%, and can possess at least 45° of left and right cervical rotation participated in the study. Convergence insufficiency was evaluated by the near point of conversion (NPOC) rule and postural instability was examined by the Biodex balance system. RESULTS: There was significant positive correlation between (NPOC) and anteroposterior stability index (APSI) at the three cervical positions; neutral, 45° right torsion and 45° left torsion (P\>0.05).

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Neck Pain

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 30 YearsMax age: 40 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age from 30 to 40 years. * Chronic cervical pain ( 6 to18 months ago). * Neck Disability Index (NDI) score ≥10%), * Move 45° of cervical rotation to both the left and right. Exclusion Criteria: -Neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorders.

Locations (1)

Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University

Giza, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Stability index

Antero-posterior and mediolateral stability index

Time frame: during the procedure

The near point of convergence (NPOC)

The near point of convergence (NPOC) measured by NPOC rule

Time frame: during the procedure

The CROM

cervical flexion, extension, rotation and lateral flexion

Time frame: during the procedure

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