The influence of neck pain on balance and gait parameters in community-dwelling elders

Poole, Eliza; Treleaven, Julia; Jull, Gwendolen

doi:10.1016/j.math.2007.02.002

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“…In previous studies, Ming et al25 explored repetitive use of computers for an extended period of time and the neck and shoulder pain that can be related to, and caused by, computer use (NSPRCU), Poole et al15 reported that patients with neck pain showed decreased ability in maintaining balance and gait. However, this study revealed that heavy computer users have relatively protruded heads and their COG were shifted anteriorly to maintain balance.…”

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“…Other studies regarding balance reported that reduced sensation of joints is a major contributor to reducing balancing ability 14. However, there have been no studies directly evaluating the effects of using computers on balancing ability; studies have evaluated only balancing ability, regarding the neck, mainly in patients complaining of pain 15. Also, they have not used objective measures to quantify body sway.…”

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The Effect of The Forward Head Posture on Postural Balance in Long Time Computer Based Worker

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Objective To estimate the effects of a relatively protruded head and neck posture on postural balance, in computer based worker. Method Thirty participants, who work with computers for over 6 hrs per day (Group I), and thirty participants, who rarely work with computers (Group II), were enrolled. The head and neck posture was measured by estimating angles A and B. A being the angle between the tragus of the ear, the lateral canthus of the eye, and horizontal line and B the angle between the C7 spinous process, the tragus of the ear, and the horizontal line. The severity of head protrusion with neck extension was assessed by the subtraction of angle A from angle B. We also measured the center of gravity (COG) and postural balance by using computerized dynamic posturography to determine the effect of computer-based work on postural balance. Results Results indicated that group I had a relatively more protruded head with extensive neck posture (angle B-A of group I and group II, 28.2±8.3, 32.9±6.0; p<.05). The COG of group I tended more toward the anterior than that of group II. Postural imbalance and impaired ability to regulate movement in forward and backward direction were also found. Conclusion The results of this study suggest that forward head postures during computer-based work may contribute to some disturbance in the balance of healthy adults. These results could be applied to education programs regarding correct postures when working at a computer for extended periods of time.

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The Effect of The Forward Head Posture on Postural Balance in Long Time Computer Based Worker

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“…41 This is of potential concern to chiropractors due to the disturbances that may be caused in balance and sensorimotor control due to neckrelated disorders. 27,[34][35][36][37][38][39][40] Considering the growing body of evidence that supports the role of chiropractic care in influencing sensorimotor function, 69 it would be of interest for future studies to investigate whether chiropractic care has a positive impact on sensorimotor function associated with postural control in the older patient.…”

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“…27 Several studies have shown that balance and postural control are compromised in people with neck pain, cervical osteoarthritis, and neck muscle fatigue and in those that had whiplash injuries to the neck. [34][35][36][37][38][39][40] In the general older population, the 1-month prevalence of neck pain is around 20%. 41 If the prevalence of neck pain is greater in older chiropractic patients, then they may be even more susceptible to future falls than the general older population.…”

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Fall Risk Profile and Quality-of-Life Status of Older Chiropractic Patients

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Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics

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“…In a study that focused on neck pain and walking ability of older subjects, Poole et al [69] analyzed the association of neck pain with balance and gait in subjects aged 65-82 years. They showed that older subjects with neck pain had poorer balance, slower gait speed and cadence in the head turn condition, and longer gait cycle duration than healthy controls.…”

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Spinal Disorders as a Cause of Locomotive Syndrome: The Influence on Functional Mobility and Activities of Daily Living

Makino

Kaito

Yonenobu

2016

Clinic Rev Bone Miner Metab

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Spinal disorders are one of the most common causes of locomotive syndrome because the spine plays an important role as the locomotive organs which provide the three functions: body frames, junction sites, and motors/ regulators. Previous reports have shown that low back pain or leg pain and/or intermittent claudication due to spinal stenosis in lumbar spine disorders, gait abnormality due to degenerative cervical myelopathy in cervical spine disorders, and trunk imbalance due to adult spinal deformity have negative effects on walking speed, walking distance, and movement ability, thereby increasing the risk of falling. Patients for whom conservative managements have failed are considered for surgical treatment. However, degenerative changes on radiographical examinations are sometimes observed in asymptomatic elderly people, which suggests that degenerative changes are not always the cause of pain or disability in the elderly, particularly non-specific low back pain and neck pain. Therefore, the evidence is insufficient regarding how effective surgical treatments can be for improving walking and movement ability and social participation of elderly patients. In addition to better evidence for the efficacy of various treatments, more attention concerning checkups and prevention of locomotive syndrome are urgently needed in aging populations.

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The influence of neck pain on balance and gait parameters in community-dwelling elders

Cited by 73 publications

References 47 publications

The Effect of The Forward Head Posture on Postural Balance in Long Time Computer Based Worker

The Effect of The Forward Head Posture on Postural Balance in Long Time Computer Based Worker

Fall Risk Profile and Quality-of-Life Status of Older Chiropractic Patients

Spinal Disorders as a Cause of Locomotive Syndrome: The Influence on Functional Mobility and Activities of Daily Living

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