Function and structure of the deep cervical extensor muscles in patients with neck pain
J Schomacher, D Falla - Manual therapy, 2013 - Elsevier
The deep cervical extensors are anatomically able to control segmental movements of the
cervical spine in concert with the deep cervical flexors. Several investigations have …
cervical spine in concert with the deep cervical flexors. Several investigations have …
Does muscle morphology change in chronic neck pain patients?–A systematic review
R De Pauw, I Coppieters, J Kregel, K De Meulemeester… - Manual therapy, 2016 - Elsevier
Background Neck pain is a common disabling worldwide health problem with a high socio-
economic burden. Changes underlying the transition to, or the maintenance of a chronic …
economic burden. Changes underlying the transition to, or the maintenance of a chronic …
Is forward head posture relevant to cervical muscles performance and neck pain? A case–control study
L Ghamkhar, AH Kahlaee - Brazilian journal of physical therapy, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Forward head posture (FHP) and muscular dysfunction are likely contributing
factors to chronic neck pain (CNP) but there are inconsistent findings on the relevance of …
factors to chronic neck pain (CNP) but there are inconsistent findings on the relevance of …
The intra-and inter-rater reliability of five clinical muscle performance tests in patients with and without neck pain
T Juul, H Langberg, F Enoch, K Søgaard - BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2013 - Springer
Background This study investigates the reliability of muscle performance tests using cost-
and time-effective methods similar to those used in clinical practice. When conducting …
and time-effective methods similar to those used in clinical practice. When conducting …
Comparison of neck extensor muscle endurance and cervical proprioception between asymptomatic individuals and patients with chronic neck pain
Introduction Neck extensor endurance (NEE) and cervical proprioception are vital for
maintaining cervical spine function and defects in these processes have been associated …
maintaining cervical spine function and defects in these processes have been associated …
Chronic trauma-induced neck pain impairs the neural control of the deep semispinalis cervicis muscle
OBJECTIVE: The deep cervical extensors show structural changes in patients with neck pain
however their activation has never been investigated in patients. This study is the first to …
however their activation has never been investigated in patients. This study is the first to …
Shear wave elastography reveals different degrees of passive and active stiffness of the neck extensor muscles
Purpose The neck extensor muscles contribute to spinal support and posture while
performing head and neck motion. Muscle stiffness relates to passive elasticity (support) and …
performing head and neck motion. Muscle stiffness relates to passive elasticity (support) and …
A longitudinal evaluation of risk factors and interactions for the development of nonspecific neck pain in office workers in two cultures
D Jun, V Johnston, SM McPhail, S O'Leary - Human factors, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective To identify risk factors for the development of interfering neck pain in office workers
including an examination of the interaction effects between potential risk factors …
including an examination of the interaction effects between potential risk factors …
Musculoskeletal disorders and functional characteristics of the neck and shoulder: Comparison between office workers using a laptop or desktop computer
BACKGROUND: Using a laptop for work is gaining rapid popularity, but there is little
evidence of how it influences musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and functional …
evidence of how it influences musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and functional …
The effects of forward head posture on neck extensor muscle thickness: an ultrasonographic study
Objective This study aimed to compare neck extensor muscle thickness, thickness changes,
and strength between participants with forward head posture (FHP) and controls with normal …
and strength between participants with forward head posture (FHP) and controls with normal …