Postural correction in persons with neck pain (I. A survey of neck positions recommended by physical therapists).
The primary purpose of this exploratory study was to determine if two corrective neck postures, axial extension and neutral neck position, are widely used by physical therapists to relieve neck pain and spasm of the upper trapezius. A random sample of physical therapists in New York, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico were polled by means of a structured questionnaire. Of the 52 respondents, 32 reported that patients with neck pain and spasm of the upper trapezius often assume a forward head position (p < 0.001). A similar number (N = 33) reported that they often used postural training in their treatment of neck pain and spasm of the upper trapezius (p < 0.001). Even though there is no scientific basis for recommending either of the two corrective postures, the study revealed two groups of physical therapists, those who recommend axial extension (N = 21) and those who advocate neutral neck position (N = 25). J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1986;8(5):235-239.
Enwemeka
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Bonet
I M
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Ingle
J A
JA
Prudhithumrong
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S
Ogbahon
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Gbenedio
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