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Correlation Between Neck Pain and Upper Limb Dysfunction in Non-Specific Neck Pain Patients
Corresponding Author(s) : Dr Prachita Walankar
International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research,
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2017): 2017 Volume 5- Issue -2
Abstract
Background & Aim
Non-specific neck pain is defined as simple neck pain without any specific underlying disease that leads to pain. The aim of the present study was to find relation between neck pain and upper limb disability in nonspecific neck pain patients.
Methodology
Type of study is a cross-sectional study with purposive sampling method. 80 subjects in the age group of 18 – 40 years diagnosed with nonspecific neck pain were recruited. Subjects with cervical radiculopathy or existing upper limb pathology were excluded from the study. The Visual Analogue scale (VAS) was used to assess neck pain and Neck Disability Index (NDI) was used to measure the effect of neck pain on daily activities. The upper limb disability was measured using Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire.
Results
The results showed a significant positive correlation between VAS and DASH (r = 0.54, p= 0.000). Also, a significant positive correlation was found between NDI and DASH (r = 0.75, p= 0.000).
Conclusion
These findings provide evidence that there is relation between neck pain and upper limb dysfunction in non-specific neck pain disorders.
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References
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[3]. Sujin H, Mee-Hyang M Relationship of neck disability index, shoulder pain and disability index, and visual analogue scale in individuals with chronic neck pain. Phys Ther Rehabil Sci, 2(2), 2013, 111-114.
[4]. Caridi JM, Pumberger M, Hughes AP. Cervical Radiculopathy: A Review. HSS Journal. 7(3), 2011, 265-272.
[5]. Osborn W, Jull G, Patients with non-specific neck disorders commonly report upper limb disability, Manual Therapy, 2013.
[6]. McLean SM1, Moffett JK, Sharp DM, et al An investigation to determine the association between neck pain and upper limb disability for patients with non-specific neck pain: a secondary analysis. Man Ther. 16(5), 2011, 434-9.
[7]. Vernon, H., Mior, S. The neck disability index: a study of reliability and validity. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. 14, 1991, 409–415.
[8]. Huisstede BMA, Feleus A, Bierma-Zeinstra SM, et al Is the disability of arm, shoulder, and hand questionnaire (DASH) also valid and responsive in patients with neck complaints. Spine, 34(4), 2009, E130-E8.
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