Unsupported Upper Extremity Exercise Test in Chronic Neck Pain

Izmir Katip Celebi University44 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this study was to examine the validity and test-retest reliability of unsupported upper extremity exercise test (UULEX) in individuals with chronic neck pain. Patients with neck pain lasting at least 3 months will be included in the study. It is planned to examine the validity and test-retest reliability of the UULEX test in that patient groups.

Persons with chronic neck pain may limit the functional use of their upper extremities. It is recommended to determine appropriate upper extremity measurement methods in patients with chronic neck pain. Therefore the aim of this study was to examine the validity and test-retest reliability of unsupported upper extremity exercise test (UULEX) in individuals with chronic neck pain. Six Minute Pegboard Ring Test, 30-Second Push-Up Test and Arm, Shoulder and Hand Injury Questionnaire (DASH), Visual Analog Scale, Neck Disability Index, New York Posture Rating Chart and Short Form-36 Health Survey were used to evaluate the validity of the test. For test-retest reliability, the unsupported upper extremity test was repeated 1 week later by the same investigator.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Neck Pain Upper Extremity Dysfunction

Interventions

Performance TestsOTHER

Performance tests consist of Six Minute Pegboard Ring Test, 30-Second Push-Up Test and Arm, Shoulder and Hand Injury Questionnaire (DASH), Neck Disability Index, New York Posture Rating Chart and Short Form-36 Health Survey.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-65 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of additional disease affecting upper extremity and hand functions (carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, impingement syndrome,thoracic outlet syndrome, lateral and medial epicondylitis, hand osteoarthritis, etc.), * having undergone upper extremity or cervical region surgery * cervical radiculopathy, rheumatic disease, presence of neurological symptoms * According to the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), neck pain intensity in activity is less than 3, * Acute or chronic respiratory illness * Cardiac disease * Problem recognizing verbal commands * Pregnancy

Locations (1)

İlknur Naz Gürşan

Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Functional capacity test

Unsupported Upper Limb Exercise Test

Time frame: 15 minutes- Change from baseline values at 1 week

Secondary Outcomes

Functional capacity test

Six minute pegboard ring test

Time frame: 6 minutes (single application)

Upper extremity endurance test

30 Second Push Up Test

Time frame: 30 seconds (single application)

Disability Level

Neck Disability Index: Scores range from 0 to 50, with higher scores indicating higher disability

Time frame: 15 minutes (single application)

Upper Extremity Function

Disability of Arm Shoulder and Hand Injury Questionnaire: Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating higher disability

Time frame: 15 minutes (single application)

Severity of Pain

Visual analog Scale:Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating higher pain severity

Time frame: 3 minutes (single application)

Postural Assessment

New York Posture Rating Chart :Scores range from 13 to 65, with higher scores indicating better posture

Time frame: 10 minutes (single application)

Quality of Life Assessment

Short Form-30 Health Survey: Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better quality of life

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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