The Deep Neck Flexor Endurance Test: Normative Data Scores in Healthy Adults

Doménech, Manuel Ascunce; Sizer, P. S.; Dedrick, Gregory S.; McGalliard, Michael K.; Brismée, Jean‐Michel

doi:10.1016/j.pmrj.2010.10.023

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“…32,34 The mean change of hold time for the DCF endurance test was 22.05 seconds (¡12.8) for both groups. Fifteen of the 20 patients achieved normal hold times for the test according to Domenech et al 42 who found the average time for men and women was 38.9¡20.1 and 29.4¡13.7 seconds, respectively, in healthy adults. Finally, Stratford et al 37 reported a change score of 5 on the GROC is clinically meaningful and our patients reported a mean change score of 5.5 (¡1.1).…”

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A preliminary study comparing the use of cervical/upper thoracic mobilization and manipulation for individuals with mechanical neck pain

Griswold

Learman

O’Halloran

et al. 2014

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy

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Objectives: Neck pain is routinely managed using manual therapy (MT) to the cervical and thoracic spines. While both mobilizations and manipulations to these areas have been shown to reduce neck pain, increase cervical range of motion, and reduce disability, the most effective option remains elusive. The purpose of this preliminary trial was to compare the pragmatic use of cervical and thoracic mobilizations vs. manipulation for mechanical neck pain. Methods: This trial included 20 patients with mechanical neck pain. Each patient was randomized to receive either mobilization or manipulation to both the cervical and thoracic spines during their plan of care. Within-group analyses were made with Wilcoxon signed-rank tests and between-group analyses were made with Mann-Whitney U.Results: There were no between-group differences for any of the dependent variables including cervical active range of motion (CAROM) (P50.18), deep cervical flexion (DCF) endurance (P50.06), numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) (P50.26), the neck disability index (NDI, P50.33), patient-specific functional scale (PSFS, P50.20), or the global rating of change (GROC) scale (P50.94). Within-group results were significant for all outcome variables (P,0.001) from initial evaluation to discharge for both groups. Discussion: These findings were consistent with other trials previously conducted that applied the MT techniques in a pragmatic fashion, but varied from previous trials where the treatment was standardized. A larger experimental study is necessary to further examine the differences between mobilization and manipulation for neck pain.

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A preliminary study comparing the use of cervical/upper thoracic mobilization and manipulation for individuals with mechanical neck pain

Griswold

Learman

O’Halloran

et al. 2014

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy

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“…This was also stipulated to reduce the potential for physiological variability [36]. Furthermore strategies to minimise participant (and their behaviour) variability included undertaking assessments at the same time of day, and by asking participants to exercise in the same way 48 hours prior to the testing procedures to minimise both circadian variability and possible fatigue acting as confounders [37,38]. However it was not possible to control with certainty all circumstances within the human body such as pain/muscle ache, fatigue, strenuous exercise as well as perception of the testing procedure which may have had an influence on the findings of this study.…”

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Inter- and intra-rater reliabilities of the Beighton Score compared to the Contompasis Score to assess Generalised Joint Hypermobility

Vallis¹,

Wray

Smith

2015

MYOPAIN

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Objectives: Generalised Joint Hypermobility (GJH) is a common connective tissue disorder associated with a range of musculoskeletal complaints. An effective screening tool to assess GJH may influence our understanding and choice of management. Diagnosis is clinical, using tools such as the Beighton Hypermobility Score and the Contompasis Scoring System. The comparable reliability of these tools has not been previously reported. The aim of the present study was to compare the intraand inter-rater reliability of the Beighton Score to the Contompasis Score to assess GJH. Methods:This was an observational study assessing 36 pain-free participants; 27 females and nine males; aged 18 to 32 years. Participants were assessed in random order, by two researchers over two sessions to determine intra-and inter-rater analyses. Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) and weighted Kappa statistics were used to calculate the level of agreement. Conclusions:The present study provides an indication of the measurement capabilities of the Beighton and Contompasis Scores. The Beighton score appears to be superior compared to the Contompasis score particularly based on inter-rater reliability.

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“…Physical fitness of participants were measured in five domains. 1) Neck motion was measured by a cervical range of motion goniometer (Performance Attainment Associates, US) 2) Neck flexor endurance was tested by deep neck flexor endurance test (Domenech et al 2011). 3) Neck strength was tested by biofeedback Craniocervical Flexion Test (Jull, O'leary, and Falla 2008). 4) A hand grip dynamometer(Takei A5401digital hand grip dynamometer) was used for measuring grip strength.…”

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F3-2　Neck Pain and Physical Fitness among Office Workers

Meechoovet

Jalayondeja

et al. 2017

The Japanese journal of ergonomics

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Neck pain is one of main health problems of office workers. They work with computers in the same position for long period of time. Previous studies show the prevalence of neck pain (45.5%) in office workers. This can lead to direct and indirect costs of health care. It is essential to develop predictors for preventing people from neck pain. Previous studies show that musculoskeletal disorders are related to physical fitness level. Many factors in physical fitness can predict the incident of musculoskeletal disorders.There is still few studies which are specific to neck pain and physical fitness. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to investigate the relation between physical fitness level and prevalence of neck pain in office workers. A preliminary cross-sectional survey study included office workers who work in Faculty of physical therapy, Mahidol University. Participants were advertised with information and advantages of the study. The total of participants in this study were 18 office workers (10 females and 8 males). The test-retest reliability (ICC) of physical fitness tests were between 0.52-0.99. Physical fitness of participants were measured in five domains including 1) range of motion, 2) neck endurance, 3) strengthening of deep neck flexor muscle, 4) grip strength and 5) cardiorespiratory fitness by using cervical range of motion goniometer, neck flexor endurance test, neck flexor strength test by a pressure biofeedback, a hand grip dynamometer and three minutes step test, respectively. Compared the results which norms, subjects can be classified into normal group and below normal group. The Thai version of the modified neck disability index was used for examine the prevalence of neck pain. The neck disability scores were calculated, participants with the score more than 20% of full score were included in neck pain group. Statistic analysis analyzed by SPSS version 20.0. Intraclass correlation coefficient was calculated for testretest reliability. Descriptive statistics showed that neck strength, neck endurance, cardiorespiratory fitness and range of neck flexion in participants with normal physical fitness level tend to have less prevalence of neck pain than that of participants with below normal physical fitness level.

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The Deep Neck Flexor Endurance Test: Normative Data Scores in Healthy Adults

Cited by 86 publications

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A preliminary study comparing the use of cervical/upper thoracic mobilization and manipulation for individuals with mechanical neck pain

A preliminary study comparing the use of cervical/upper thoracic mobilization and manipulation for individuals with mechanical neck pain

Inter- and intra-rater reliabilities of the Beighton Score compared to the Contompasis Score to assess Generalised Joint Hypermobility

F3-2　Neck Pain and Physical Fitness among Office Workers

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The Deep Neck Flexor Endurance Test: Normative Data Scores in Healthy Adults

Cited by 86 publications

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A preliminary study comparing the use of cervical/upper thoracic mobilization and manipulation for individuals with mechanical neck pain

A preliminary study comparing the use of cervical/upper thoracic mobilization and manipulation for individuals with mechanical neck pain

Inter- and intra-rater reliabilities of the Beighton Score compared to the Contompasis Score to assess Generalised Joint Hypermobility

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