Comparison of cranio-cervical flexion training versus cervical proprioception training in patients with chronic neck pain: A randomized controlled clinical trial

Abstract

Both specific cranio-cervical flexion training and proprioception training had a comparable effect on performance on the cranio-cervical flexion test, a test of the neuromuscular control of the deep cervical flexors. These results indicate that proprioception training may have positive effects on the function of the deep cervical flexors.

Do longus capitis and colli really stabilise the cervical spine? A study of their fascicular anatomy and peak force capabilities

“…It also seems possible that the clinical benefits derived from cranio-cervical flexion testing and exercise are not tied to the concept of stability, and other mechanisms may play a greater role. Consistent with this view, clinical improvements in the CCFT have been achieved with interventions such as passive movement (Lluch et al, 2014) and proprioception training (Gallego Izquierdo et al, 2016) that do not specifically address activity of the longus muscles. Overall, a great deal of evidence indicates that cranio-cervical flexion is a useful tool for a range of neck-related disorders.…”

Effectiveness of an Eye‐Cervical Re‐Education Program in Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

“…Previously, only three studies have investigated the effects of proprioceptive exercises on hyperalgesia of the superficial cervical musculature [17,26,27].…”

“…In Revel et al's study, the control intervention included the administration of symptomatic analgesics [14]. In other studies, the control intervention was another type of proprioception training [16,17]. ere was no homogeneity in the results obtained.…”

“…e Eye-Cervical Re-education Program (ECRP) is a specific proprioceptive training program that includes head relocation exercise practice, gaze stability, eye follow, and eye/head coordination exercises [14]. is program has been considered in several studies [14][15][16][17]. Humphreys and Irgens compared eye-neck coordination exercises with nonintervention in the control group [15].…”

“…Jull et al compared two exercise regimes, one of them a proprioceptive exercise program, and the results for the joint position error improved in both groups but they were not in favour for any of them [16]. e findings of the authors who compared two different proprioceptive training programs were similar for the intensity of pain; both intervention groups demonstrated a significant reduction in average intensity but there was no difference between groups [16,17].…”