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http://dx.doi.org/10.13066/kspm.2019.14.4.93

Effects of McKenzie Exercise on the Neck Muscles Fatigue, and Neck Disability Index in Chronic Neck Pain Patients  

Kang, Jeong-Il (Department of Physical Therapy, Sehan University)
Baek, Seung-Yun (Department of Physical Therapy, Sehan University)
Jeong, Dae-Keun (Department of Physical Therapy, Sehan University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine / v.14, no.4, 2019 , pp. 93-101 More about this Journal
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study tries attempted to provide basic clinical data to reduce pain and improve function by comparing the muscle fatigue of the superficial neck muscles and neck disability index (NDI) by performing McKenzie exercise or passive stretching exercise for chronic neck pain patients. METHODS: Sixteen chronic neck pain patients were selected and divided into the McKenzie group (n=8) and passive stretching group (n=8). The intervention program was performed three times a week for four weeks. The time for one exercise was 30 minutes. Before the intervention, the muscle fatigue the superficial neck muscles and NDI were measured. They were measured again after four weeks using the same method. RESULTS: The median frequency of the superficial neck muscles increased significantly in the McKenzie group and passive stretching group (p<.05). The NDI of both the McKenzie group and the passive stretching group decreased significantly. A comparison of the groups, revealed a significant difference in only the median frequency values of the upper trapezius muscle and splenius capitis muscle (p<.05). The NDI values of both groups were similar. CONCLUSION: Both McKenzie exercise and passive stretching exercises showed a significant difference in the degree of fatigue and NDI. McKenzie exercise delayed the replace of the fast twitch fibers which helped improve the muscle fatigue of the upper trapezius muscle and splenius capitis muscle. On the other hand, additional studies applying more variables for the muscle function to improve the symptom of chronic neck pain patients will be needed.
Keywords
Neck pain; McKenzie; Passive Stretching;
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