title: Effects of shoulder stabilization exercise on pain and function in patients with neck pain.
abstract: [Purpose] The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of shoulder stability exercise on pain and function in neck pain patients. [Subjects] The study design consisted of a shoulder stability exercise group and a control group. [Methods] The effects of the therapies were evaluated using a visual analog scale of pain, a pressure pain threshold, neck disability index, cervical range of motion, and a closed kinetic chain test. Each group received treatment five times per week for 4 weeks. [Results] Pain levels showed no significant differences between groups, while pain threshold in all muscles, showed significant increases for both control groups. Neck disability significantly decreased for both groups and the differences between the groups were statistically significant. Ranges of motion and limb stability were measured before and after the exercise period. Flexion, extension, and right rotation were not significantly different between groups. The results showed no significant differences in shoulder stability between the groups. [Conclusion] The use of this exercise should have pronounced effects on pain reduction and functional improvement and should also improve the quality of life in patients with neck pain.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Youna
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Department of English, Sahmyook University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Mary Myong Sook
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Shin
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Wanhee
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Lee
keywords: Neck pain; Neck stabilization training; Shoulder stabilization training
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