Investigation of Lateral Trunk Flexor Muscle Performance in Individuals with Chronic Neck Pain: A Case-Control Study

Gamze Yalçınkaya Çolak; Müge Kırmızı; Ahmet Öztürk; Orhan Kalemci; Yeşim Salık Şengül

Makale detayları

Investigation of Lateral Trunk Flexor Muscle Performance in Individuals with Chronic Neck Pain: A Case-Control Study

Yazarlar:

Gamze Yalçınkaya Çolak | Müge Kırmızı | Ahmet Öztürk | Orhan Kalemci | Yeşim Salık Şengül

Yayıncı:

Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Dergi:

Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.9 Issue 2, pp.361-367

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001349153

pISSN:

2564-7288

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Özet:

 Purpose: To investigate lateral trunk flexor muscle performance and thoracolumbar mobility in individuals with chronic neck pain CNP compared to asymptomatic controls. Material and Methods: This case-control study included 20 participants with CNP and 20 asymptomatic controls. Pain and disability variables of the CNP group were assessed via visual analogue scale VAS and neck disability index. Lateral trunk flexor muscle performance was evaluated on endurance, strength, and thoracolumbar rotation range basis using the side-bridge lateral trunk flexor endurance test, hand-held dynamometer, and bubble inclinometer, respectively. Group differences were analyzed using the independent Samples t-test. Results: The individuals with CNP reported pain intensity scores of 6.32 at rest and 6.63 during activity, on the VAS. Additionally, their neck disability index value was found to be 45.6, indicating a moderate disability level. Compared to the asymptomatic controls, the CNP group demonstrated significantly lower lateral trunk flexor endurance, strength, and thoracolumbar rotation, with large effect sizes p0.05, Cohens d0.71. Conclusion: Individuals with CNP exhibit reduced lateral trunk flexor muscle performance and thoracolumbar mobility compared to asymptomatic individuals. These observations suggest that interventions focused on improving trunk muscle strength and mobility may be advantageous in managing CNP.

 Purpose: To investigate lateral trunk flexor muscle performance and thoracolumbar mobility in individuals with chronic neck pain CNP compared to asymptomatic controls. Material and Methods: This case-control study included 20 participants with CNP and 20 asymptomatic controls. Pain and disability variables of the CNP group were assessed via visual analogue scale VAS and neck disability index. Lateral trunk flexor muscle performance was evaluated on endurance, strength, and thoracolumbar rotation range basis using the side-bridge lateral trunk flexor endurance test, hand-held dynamometer, and bubble inclinometer, respectively. Group differences were analyzed using the independent Samples t-test. Results: The individuals with CNP reported pain intensity scores of 6.32 at rest and 6.63 during activity, on the VAS. Additionally, their neck disability index value was found to be 45.6, indicating a moderate disability level. Compared to the asymptomatic controls, the CNP group demonstrated significantly lower lateral trunk flexor endurance, strength, and thoracolumbar rotation, with large effect sizes p0.05, Cohens d0.71. Conclusion: Individuals with CNP exhibit reduced lateral trunk flexor muscle performance and thoracolumbar mobility compared to asymptomatic individuals. These observations suggest that interventions focused on improving trunk muscle strength and mobility may be advantageous in managing CNP.

 Purpose: To investigate lateral trunk flexor muscle performance and thoracolumbar mobility in individuals with chronic neck pain CNP compared to asymptomatic controls. Material and Methods: This case-control study included 20 participants with CNP and 20 asymptomatic controls. Pain and disability variables of the CNP group were assessed via visual analogue scale VAS and neck disability index. Lateral trunk flexor muscle performance was evaluated on endurance, strength, and thoracolumbar rotation range basis using the side-bridge lateral trunk flexor endurance test, hand-held dynamometer, and bubble inclinometer, respectively. Group differences were analyzed using the independent Samples t-test. Results: The individuals with CNP reported pain intensity scores of 6.32 at rest and 6.63 during activity, on the VAS. Additionally, their neck disability index value was found to be 45.6, indicating a moderate disability level. Compared to the asymptomatic controls, the CNP group demonstrated significantly lower lateral trunk flexor endurance, strength, and thoracolumbar rotation, with large effect sizes p0.05, Cohens d0.71. Conclusion: Individuals with CNP exhibit reduced lateral trunk flexor muscle performance and thoracolumbar mobility compared to asymptomatic individuals. These observations suggest that interventions focused on improving trunk muscle strength and mobility may be advantageous in managing CNP.

 Purpose: To investigate lateral trunk flexor muscle performance and thoracolumbar mobility in individuals with chronic neck pain CNP compared to asymptomatic controls. Material and Methods: This case-control study included 20 participants with CNP and 20 asymptomatic controls. Pain and disability variables of the CNP group were assessed via visual analogue scale VAS and neck disability index. Lateral trunk flexor muscle performance was evaluated on endurance, strength, and thoracolumbar rotation range basis using the side-bridge lateral trunk flexor endurance test, hand-held dynamometer, and bubble inclinometer, respectively. Group differences were analyzed using the independent Samples t-test. Results: The individuals with CNP reported pain intensity scores of 6.32 at rest and 6.63 during activity, on the VAS. Additionally, their neck disability index value was found to be 45.6, indicating a moderate disability level. Compared to the asymptomatic controls, the CNP group demonstrated significantly lower lateral trunk flexor endurance, strength, and thoracolumbar rotation, with large effect sizes p0.05, Cohens d0.71. Conclusion: Individuals with CNP exhibit reduced lateral trunk flexor muscle performance and thoracolumbar mobility compared to asymptomatic individuals. These observations suggest that interventions focused on improving trunk muscle strength and mobility may be advantageous in managing CNP.

Makale detayları

Investigation of Lateral Trunk Flexor Muscle Performance in Individuals with Chronic Neck Pain: A Case-Control Study

Yazarlar:

Gamze Yalçınkaya Çolak | Müge Kırmızı | Ahmet Öztürk | Orhan Kalemci | Yeşim Salık Şengül

Yayıncı:

Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Dergi:

Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.9 Issue 2, pp.361-367

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001349153

pISSN:

2564-7288

chronic neck pain

lateral trunk muscle performance

thoracolumbar rotation

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Makale detayları

Investigation of Lateral Trunk Flexor Muscle Performance in Individuals with Chronic Neck Pain: A Case-Control Study

Yazarlar: Gamze Yalçınkaya Çolak | Müge Kırmızı | Ahmet Öztürk | Orhan Kalemci | Yeşim Salık Şengül

Yayıncı: Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar: Health Services and Systems (Other)

Dergi: Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.9 Issue 2, pp.361-367

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 5/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001349153

pISSN: 2564-7288

chronic neck pain

lateral trunk muscle performance

thoracolumbar rotation

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Gamze Yalçınkaya Çolak | Müge Kırmızı | Ahmet Öztürk | Orhan Kalemci | Yeşim Salık Şengül

Yayıncı:

Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Dergi:

Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.9 Issue 2, pp.361-367

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001349153

pISSN:

2564-7288