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KMID : 1211620120070030329
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Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
2012 Volume.7 No. 3 p.329 ~ p.337
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The Effects of Stretching and Isometric Exercise for Chronic Neck Pain Patient in Strength and Pain
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Lee Han-Suk
Yoo Ji-Hun
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess more effective exercise prescription for the people with chronic neck pain by comparing stretching exercise and isometric exercise about strength and pain.
Method: The research design of the study was that 20 young adults with mild neck disability (5-14 out of 50 in Neck Disability Index) were randomized into 2 groups and underwent stretching exercise(10 peoples) and isometric exercise(10 peoples) at 3 times a week for 5weeks. Measures of pain scale (Visual Analog Scale) and Muscle strength of deep neck flexor (Pressure Biofeedback) were assessed before and after intervention. The pre and post exercise results were compared using paired t-test and the effectiveness of intervention of two groups were compared using Independent t test.
Results: The results of this study were that pain reduction was seen after stretching and isometric exercise and significantly difference. There was significantly improvement of cervical flexor strength after stretching and isometric exercise. But, there was no significant difference between stretching and isometric exercise groups.
Conclusion: The stretching and isometric exercise for chronic neck pain patients may use according to preference of patient because the effects of treatment was same. Further studies are needed to analyzed psycho social factors, cost effects, group approach.
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KEYWORD
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Stretching, Isometric exercise, Chronic neck pain
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