Effects of Deep Neck Stabilizers Retraining With Pressure Biofeedback on Cervical Pain, Range of Motion and Temporomandibular Dysfunction in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
The present study aims to evaluate the effects of deep neck stabilizers retraining with pressure biofeedback on cervical range of motion, pain, and temporomandibular dysfunction in patients with chronic neck pain. Participants will receive biofeedback-assisted deep neck flexor retraining in one group, while the other group will perform conventional exercises. The neurological connection between the TMJ and neck means that therapies such as neck flexion exercises and biofeedback can alleviate neck pain and jaw issues.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 30
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Diagnosis: Chronic neck pain (duration more than 3 months and less than 1 year and 6 months)
• TMJ Dysfunction (RCD TMJ Axis I Confirmation on Helkino Index) Fonseca Anamnestic Index (FAI) 20-65 score mild to moderate
Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Pakistan Society for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled (PSRD)
RECRUITING
Lahore
Contact Information
Primary
Mahrukh Asif, DPT
mahrukhasif45@gmail.com
+923357817810
Backup
Umber Nawaz, MSPT, PhD*
umber.nawaz@ubas.edu.pk
+923334888279
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-11-28
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-05-28
Participants
Target number of participants: 70
Treatments
Experimental: Group 1 (Biofeedback-assisted deep neck flexor retraining )
Each session includes TENS and hot pack therapy, crook lying exercises with a 20 mmHg pressure biofeedback sensor, the Cranio-Cervical Flexion Test, and neck and shoulder stretches. Data will be collected at the initial point, after 3 weeks, and once more at the 6-week point.
Active_comparator: Group 2 (Conventional exercises)
Each session begins with TENS and hot pack therapy, followed by stretching and strengthening exercises for neck and shoulder muscles. Data will be collected at the initial point, after 3 weeks, and once more at the 6-week point.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences