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University of Ontario Institute of Technology
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Karellas, Antonia.
The influence of subclinical neck pain on multisensory integration.
Degree: 2018, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/1057
► Subclinical neck pain (SCNP) is defined as neck pain of mild to moderate severity for which individuals have not yet been treated. This condition is…
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SCNP) is defined as
neck pain of mild to moderate severity for which individuals have not yet been treated. This condition is associated with altered somatosensory integration, which has been revealed through motor learning studies as well as work incorporating mental rotation of objects and proprioception tasks. Knowledge of this contributes to the prediction that multisensory integration (MSI) may also be affected by untreated
neck pain. MSI is an ongoing activity of the brain that occurs constantly throughout the day. Study one of this research investigated differences in MSI task performance and event related potentials (ERPs) recorded by electroencephalography (EEG) between an
SCNP group and a
neck pain free control group. This study showed decrements in RT to all stimulus conditions in the presence of
neck pain, accompanied by reductions in overall neural activity and multisensory enhancement. In the second experiment, the effect of a six week chiropractic intervention program was assessed between an
SCNP control and
SCNP treatment group. The combination of these studies indicated not only that analysis of the divergence between MSI and SUM waveforms is effective in measuring MSI, but also that treatment may be an effective mechanism to improve overall neural activity levels and RT to various sensory inputs in those who present with
neck pain.
Advisors/Committee Members: Murphy, Bernadette, Yielder, Paul.
Subjects/Keywords: Multisensory Integration (MSI); Subclinical neck pain (SCNP); Electroencephalography (EEG); Event related potential (ERP)
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Karellas, A. (2018). The influence of subclinical neck pain on multisensory integration. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/1057
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Karellas, Antonia. “The influence of subclinical neck pain on multisensory integration.” 2018. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10155/1057.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Karellas, Antonia. “The influence of subclinical neck pain on multisensory integration.” 2018. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Karellas A. The influence of subclinical neck pain on multisensory integration. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/1057.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Karellas A. The influence of subclinical neck pain on multisensory integration. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/1057
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University of Ontario Institute of Technology
2.
Baarb??, Julianne.
Effects of altered sensory input from the neck on cerebellar function, body schema and sensorimotor integration.
Degree: 2015, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/773
► Neck muscles have a high density of muscle spindle afferents and their input is critical for formulating the perception of head position relative to the…
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▼ Neck muscles have a high density of muscle spindle afferents and their input is critical for formulating the perception of head position relative to the body. Chronic alterations in afferent input from the
neck may be studied in individuals with
subclinical neck pain (
SCNP), defined as non-severe recurrent
neck pain lasting at least three months in the past year and testable on
pain-free days so as to explore altered-afferent-input effects on cerebellar processing, upper extremity function and spatial awareness in the absence of
pain. The first study tested participants with
SCNP using transcranial magnetic stimulation to activate the cerebellar-thalamic-cortical circuit and produce cerebellar inhibition (CBI).
SCNP participants were randomized to receive cervical manipulation or passive head movement (PHM), following which all participants completed a motor acquisition task. Healthy controls and
SCNP participants who received manipulation showed significantly less CBI and improved motor performance whereas the
SCNP group who received PHM showed no changes to CBI. The second study tested
SCNP participants on upper extremity dart throwing. Three sets of ten darts were thrown at a slow-to-normal speed and three sets of ten darts were thrown at a fast speed. Compared to healthy participants,
SCNP participants showed significantly greater elbow and forearm variability in motor selection, greater peak acceleration velocity of shoulder flexion-extension movement, and greater peak deceleration velocity of wrist movement. The third study looked at whether
SCNP also impacted spatial awareness beyond an egocentric frame of reference, by measuring the response time to recognize objects which were rotated relative to their usual orientation. The
SCNP group showed slower mental rotation at baseline and a smaller improvement when measured after four weeks (8.6%) in comparison to the healthy group (16.1%). These studies provide compelling evidence that chronic alterations in sensory input from the
neck influences cerebellar integration leading to changes to upper extremity movement and spatial awareness of object orientation.
Advisors/Committee Members: Murphy, Bernadette.
Subjects/Keywords: Altered sensory input; Subclinical neck pain (SCNP); Sensorimotor integration; Cerebellum; Body schema
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Baarb??, J. (2015). Effects of altered sensory input from the neck on cerebellar function, body schema and sensorimotor integration. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/773
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Baarb??, Julianne. “Effects of altered sensory input from the neck on cerebellar function, body schema and sensorimotor integration.” 2015. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10155/773.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Baarb??, Julianne. “Effects of altered sensory input from the neck on cerebellar function, body schema and sensorimotor integration.” 2015. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Baarb?? J. Effects of altered sensory input from the neck on cerebellar function, body schema and sensorimotor integration. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/773.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Baarb?? J. Effects of altered sensory input from the neck on cerebellar function, body schema and sensorimotor integration. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/773
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Ontario Institute of Technology
3.
Bosse, Jessica.
Motor training and cervical spine manipulation: effects on sensorimotor integration.
Degree: 2012, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/265
► Altered afferent input resulting from neck joint dysfunction has become a growing area of study. Cervical spine manipulation, specifically in individuals with subclinical neck pain…
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▼ Altered afferent input resulting from
neck joint dysfunction has become a growing area of study. Cervical spine manipulation, specifically in individuals with
subclinical neck pain (SNCP); induces neurological changes, suggesting it has a positive neuromodulatory effect on brain processing. The effects of manipulation on motor learning in individuals with
SCNP have not been investigated until now. Studies in this thesis sought to develop and investigate a novel motor training task to be coupled with cervical spine manipulation to investigate its effects on individual???s ability to process new task information. The studies revealed significant changes in neural activity specific to the cerebellum and sensorimotor integration following a complex motor training task as compared to a simple repetitive task, suggesting that those specific regions are involved in processing of more complex motor skill learning tasks. This novel task was then coupled with manipulation which revealed significant activation increases in cortical and decreases in subcortical brain regions following manipulation. Regions specific to sensorimotor integration (SMI) showed increased activation in both the manipulation and passive head movement control groups, corroborating with the results from the first study. The use of a complex motor training task is a useful tool for determining intervention effects on neural processing in individuals with
SCNP.
Advisors/Committee Members: Murphy, Bernadette.
Subjects/Keywords: Sensorimotor integration; Cerebellum; Motor learning; Subclinical neck pain; Somatosensory evoked potentials
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Bosse, J. (2012). Motor training and cervical spine manipulation: effects on sensorimotor integration. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/265
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Bosse, Jessica. “Motor training and cervical spine manipulation: effects on sensorimotor integration.” 2012. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10155/265.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bosse, Jessica. “Motor training and cervical spine manipulation: effects on sensorimotor integration.” 2012. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Bosse J. Motor training and cervical spine manipulation: effects on sensorimotor integration. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/265.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Bosse J. Motor training and cervical spine manipulation: effects on sensorimotor integration. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/265
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Ontario Institute of Technology
4.
Farid, Bassim.
Multisensory integration in subclinical neck pain.
Degree: 2016, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/724
► Subclinical neck pain (SCNP) is recurrent neck pain marked by painful ???flare-ups??? and minimal to no pain between flare-ups. It is associated with altered proprioception,…
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▼ Subclinical neck pain (
SCNP) is recurrent
neck pain marked by painful ???flare-ups??? and minimal to no
pain between flare-ups. It is associated with altered proprioception, slower mental rotation response times, and altered sensorimotor integration, leading to the possibility that multisensory integration is also affected. Effective multisensory integration is important for many tasks at home and at work, making it important to know if it is altered in
SCNP individuals, and whether any changes persist over time. A pilot study used a temporal order judgement task to see if
SCNP affected multisensory integration. This study revealed many technical challenges due to aspects such as timing delays of the equipment used to present the stimuli. In the second experiment, a two-alternative forced-choice discrimination task was used to test for multisensory differences, specifically whether
SCNP individuals have altered response times vs healthy controls, and the consistency of results over time. Response times were recorded at baseline and week 4. A two-way mixed ANOVA Indicated that auditory response times improved over time (p = 0.050) with no group differences. The
SCNP group was slower at both visual and multisensory tasks (p = 0.046, p = 0.020, respectively), with no change for either group over 4 weeks, suggesting that these two stimuli are stable measures to use in future
SCNP studies.
multisensory integration, audio, visual, tactile,
subclinical neck pain, response time, two-alternative forced-choice discrimination, temporal order judgement.
Advisors/Committee Members: Murphy, Bernadette.
Subjects/Keywords: Multisensory integration; Subclinical neck pain; Response time; Two-alternative forced-choice
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Farid, B. (2016). Multisensory integration in subclinical neck pain. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/724
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Farid, Bassim. “Multisensory integration in subclinical neck pain.” 2016. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10155/724.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Farid, Bassim. “Multisensory integration in subclinical neck pain.” 2016. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Farid B. Multisensory integration in subclinical neck pain. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/724.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Farid B. Multisensory integration in subclinical neck pain. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/724
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

California State University – Sacramento
5.
Takhar, Simranjit Singh.
Physical therapy patient case analysis in an individual with lower cervical and upper thoracic mechanical neck pain.
Degree: 2017, California State University – Sacramento
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/189804
► A patient with intermittent and variable lower cervical and upper thoracic pain along with intermittent and variable right upper trapezius pain was seen for seven…
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▼ A patient with intermittent and variable lower cervical and upper thoracic
pain along with intermittent and variable right upper trapezius
pain was seen for seven physical therapy treatment sessions over a seven-week period at a university???s orthopedic pro bono clinic. Treatment was provided by a student physical therapist under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The patient was evaluated at the initial encounter with a postural assessment,
Neck Disability Index, fear avoidance beliefs questionnaire, deep
neck flexor endurance test, range of motion measurements, manual muscle testing, and spinal and rib mobility testing, after which a plan of care was established. Main goals for the patient were to improve posture, range of motion, strength, endurance, mobility,
pain, activity tolerance and function during work related activities. Main interventions used were manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and patient education. The patient improved in posture, range of motion, strength, endurance, first rib mobility,
pain, activity tolerance, and function. The patient was discharged with a home exercise program.
Advisors/Committee Members: Stockert, Brad.
Subjects/Keywords: Mechanical neck pain; Lower cervical and upper thoracic neck pain; Neck pain; Cervical pain
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Takhar, S. S. (2017). Physical therapy patient case analysis in an individual with lower cervical and upper thoracic mechanical neck pain. (Thesis). California State University – Sacramento. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/189804
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Takhar, Simranjit Singh. “Physical therapy patient case analysis in an individual with lower cervical and upper thoracic mechanical neck pain.” 2017. Thesis, California State University – Sacramento. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/189804.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Takhar, Simranjit Singh. “Physical therapy patient case analysis in an individual with lower cervical and upper thoracic mechanical neck pain.” 2017. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Takhar SS. Physical therapy patient case analysis in an individual with lower cervical and upper thoracic mechanical neck pain. [Internet] [Thesis]. California State University – Sacramento; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/189804.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Takhar SS. Physical therapy patient case analysis in an individual with lower cervical and upper thoracic mechanical neck pain. [Thesis]. California State University – Sacramento; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/189804
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Johannesburg
6.
Rinke, Marike.
The effect of manual cervical traction versus mechanical cervical traction in the treatment of chronic neck pain.
Degree: 2014, University of Johannesburg
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9970
► M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
Introduction: The most common chronic pain condition in modern society is neck pain (Jensen and Harms-Ringdahl, 2007). Chronic neck pain is a common…
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▼ M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
Introduction: The most common chronic pain condition in modern society is neck pain (Jensen and Harms-Ringdahl, 2007). Chronic neck pain is a common complaint for many, from young patients to older patients with stressful work situations. According to Graham, Gross and Goldsmith (2006) neck disorders are common, disabling to various degrees and costly. Various structures in the cervical spine capable of transmitting pain include facet joints, intervertebral discs, nerve root dura, ligaments, and muscles (Manchikanti, Singh, Rivera and Pampati, 2002). According to Rochester (2009) chiropractors treat patients with chronic neck pain by using spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) to address a segmental joint hypomobility within the cervical spine as determined by joint motion palpation and endplay assessment. Traction is commonly used for the treatment of the spine by various physical therapists. It may be included as part of a chiropractic treatment protocol. According to Hooper (1996) traction involves the application of both manual and mechanical forces to draw adjacent body parts away from each other resulting in decompressed irritated tissues, realign parts, and relaxing tight structures. There are several types of cervical traction. The short and medium term improvement for chronic neck pain as well as the comparative effect of manual cervical traction versus mechanical cervical traction in combination with spinal manipulative therapy has not yet been established. Aim: This particular research study aimed to compare the short to medium term efficacy of manual cervical traction with mechanical cervical traction combined with spinal manipulative therapy with regards to decreased pain and improvement of cervical spine ranges of motion in patients with chronic neck pain. Methodology: Participants who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were eligible to participate in this study. Advertisements were placed on notice boards around the campus of the University of Johannesburg and participants were recruited from the use of advertisements as well as word of mouth to partake in this research study. Thirty participants who suffered from chronic neck pain, volunteered for this comparative research study. This study was a randomized comparative study, where participants were randomly selected to be either in Group 1 or in Group 2. Group 1 received manual cervical traction whereas Group 2 received mechanical cervical traction. Both groups received spinal manipulative therapy to the restricted motion segments found in the cervical spine. Participants received seven trial sessions, with six treatments, over a period of two weeks. At the final 7th visit, one month after the sixth visit, no treatment was performed. Subjective and objective measurements were recorded at each visit. The subjective measurements of this particular study consisted of the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and the Vernon-Mior Neck Disability Index to evaluate the participants’ sensitivity to pain and disability. The objective…
Subjects/Keywords: Neck - Traction; Neck pain - Chiropractic treatment
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Rinke, M. (2014). The effect of manual cervical traction versus mechanical cervical traction in the treatment of chronic neck pain. (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9970
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Rinke, Marike. “The effect of manual cervical traction versus mechanical cervical traction in the treatment of chronic neck pain.” 2014. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9970.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Rinke, Marike. “The effect of manual cervical traction versus mechanical cervical traction in the treatment of chronic neck pain.” 2014. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Rinke M. The effect of manual cervical traction versus mechanical cervical traction in the treatment of chronic neck pain. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9970.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Rinke M. The effect of manual cervical traction versus mechanical cervical traction in the treatment of chronic neck pain. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9970
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Oregon State University
7.
Freeman, Michael D., (Michael David).
A study of chronic neck pain following whiplash injury.
Degree: PhD, Public Health, 1997, Oregon State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/9598
► This thesis is presented in five chapters. The first and fifth chapters are an introduction and summary. The second chapter, A Comprehensive Review of the…
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▼ This thesis is presented in five chapters. The first and fifth chapters are an introduction and summary. The second chapter, A Comprehensive Review of the Literature Relating to Chronic
Neck Pain and Whiplash Injuries, reports the results of a review of the relevant literature. In the first section, commonly used terms are reviewed and defined. The subsequent section reports on the literature regarding the nature of traffic accidents in the United States. Next is a section on the epidemiology of non-fatal motor vehicle accident (MVA) induced injuries in the U.S.. The proceeding section presents the methods and results of an estimation of the incident rate of whiplash for 1995. The next section is a review of the literature related to late whiplash. A meta-analysis of this literature yielded an estimated cumulative incidence of late whiplash of 33% of all whiplash-injured individuals at 33 months. The final section is a report of the economic and public health impact of motor vehicle accidents. The third chapter, "Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD) - Redefining Whiplash And Its Management" By The Quebec Task Force: A Critical Evaluation, presents the results of an examination of a major whiplash publication for methodologic weaknesses. The current examination of this document revealed five areas of methodologic weakness that tended to weaken or invalidate the conclusions of the authors. The fourth chapter reports the results of a case/control study of chronic
neck pain and motor vehicle accident injuries. For this study, 665 individuals with chronic spine
pain were queried regarding the origin of their
pain. If their
pain began following a MVA, they were surveyed about details of the impact. The results of the survey were used to develop
an exposure-odds ratio for whiplash injuries and chronic
neck pain. In addition, information regarding the nature of the chronic-injury producing MVA was analyzed to
determine if there were any significant risk factors for chronic
pain following a MVA.
Whiplash injuries were found to be the largest single cause of chronic spine
pain in
population sample studies. In addition, several risk factors were found to predict
chronicity following an acute whiplash injury.
Advisors/Committee Members: Rossignol, Annette M. (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Neck pain
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Freeman, Michael D., (. D. (1997). A study of chronic neck pain following whiplash injury. (Doctoral Dissertation). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/9598
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Freeman, Michael D., (Michael David). “A study of chronic neck pain following whiplash injury.” 1997. Doctoral Dissertation, Oregon State University. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1957/9598.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Freeman, Michael D., (Michael David). “A study of chronic neck pain following whiplash injury.” 1997. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Freeman, Michael D. (D. A study of chronic neck pain following whiplash injury. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Oregon State University; 1997. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/9598.
Council of Science Editors:
Freeman, Michael D. (D. A study of chronic neck pain following whiplash injury. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Oregon State University; 1997. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/9598

University of Manchester
8.
Dimitriadis, Zacharias.
Respiratory Dysfunction in Chronic Neck Pain.
Degree: 2011, University of Manchester
URL: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:135318
► Background: Patients with chronic neck pain have a number of factors that could constitute a predisposition for respiratory dysfunction. However, the existing evidence is limited…
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▼ Background: Patients with chronic
neck pain have a
number of factors that could constitute a predisposition for
respiratory dysfunction. However, the existing evidence is limited
and not well established, and many questions such as the
association of
neck pain deficits with respiratory function remain
unanswered. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate whether
patients with chronic
neck have accompanying respiratory
dysfunction and which are the
neck pain deficits which principally
predispose to these respiratory disturbances.Methods: In this
case-control observational study, 45 patients with chronic
idiopathic
neck pain (>6 months, at least once per week) and 45
healthy age-, gender-, height- and weight-matched controls were
voluntarily recruited. A third group of 10 patients with chronic
non-spinal musculoskeletal
pain was also used, but only for future
reference. Participants’
neck muscle strength and endurance were
measured by an isometric
neck dynamometer and craniocervical
flexion test respectively. Range of movement was assessed by using
an ultrasound-based motion analysis system. Forward head posture
was assessed by obtaining lateral photographs and calculating the
craniovertebral angle. Disability and
neck pain intensity were
assessed through the
Neck Disability Index and Visual Analogue
Scale. Psychological assessment was performed by using the Hospital
Anxiety and Depression Scale, the
Pain Catastrophizing Scale and
the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia. Spirometry was used for
assessing pulmonary volumes, flows and maximal voluntary
ventilation. Respiratory muscle strength was assessed by using a
mouth pressure meter. Finally, PaCO2 was assessed by using
transcutaneous blood gas monitoring.Results: Patients with chronic
neck pain were found to have weaker respiratory muscles than
healthy controls (p<0.05). Their pulmonary volumes and maximal
voluntary ventilation were also found to be reduced (p<0.05).
Their mean respiratory flows were found to be unaffected
(p>0.05), whereas their peak flows were reduced (p<0.05).
Their partial pressure of carbon dioxide was also found to be
affected (p<0.05), revealing existence of hypocapnia
(PaCO2<35mmHg). The
neck pain deficits that were found to be
mostly correlated with these respiratory parameters were the
neck
muscle strength,
neck muscle endurance, kinesiophobia,
catastrophizing and
pain intensity (r>0.3, p<0.05). Finally,
the regression models revealed that
neck pain deficits and
especially
neck muscle strength can provide a quite generalizable
accurate estimation of this respiratory dysfunction
(R2=0.28-0.52).Conclusions: Patients with chronic
neck pain present
dysfunction of their respiratory system which can be mainly
manifested as respiratory weakness and/or hypocapnia.
Pain
intensity,
neck muscle weakness, fatigue and kinesiophobia seem to
be the most important deficits predisposing to this respiratory
dysfunction. The understanding of this dysfunction could have a
great impact on various clinical aspects notably patient
assessment, rehabilitation and…
Advisors/Committee Members: Oldham, Jacqueline.
Subjects/Keywords: chronic neck pain; respiration; hypocapnia
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Dimitriadis, Z. (2011). Respiratory Dysfunction in Chronic Neck Pain. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Manchester. Retrieved from http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:135318
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Dimitriadis, Zacharias. “Respiratory Dysfunction in Chronic Neck Pain.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Manchester. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:135318.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Dimitriadis, Zacharias. “Respiratory Dysfunction in Chronic Neck Pain.” 2011. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Dimitriadis Z. Respiratory Dysfunction in Chronic Neck Pain. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:135318.
Council of Science Editors:
Dimitriadis Z. Respiratory Dysfunction in Chronic Neck Pain. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2011. Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:135318

University of Alberta
9.
Vakilian,Fatemeh.
What Predicts Pain Coping Style? Three studies of pain
coping.
Degree: MS, Department of Public Health Sciences, 2014, University of Alberta
URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/h128ng09j
► Introduction: “Pain coping” refers to cognitive and behavioral pain management methods. Little is known about the determinants of coping style. Objective: To investigate factors predicting…
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▼ Introduction: “Pain coping” refers to cognitive and
behavioral pain management methods. Little is known about the
determinants of coping style. Objective: To investigate factors
predicting coping in whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) and onset
of severe neck/low back pain. Methods: In secondary analyses of
three cohort studies (two of WAD and one of a general population
sample), baseline factors were assessed for their predictive role
in subsequent pain coping. Pain coping was assessed using the Pain
Management Inventory (PMI). Baseline information included a wide
range of demographic, socioeconomic and health factors. Results:
Better mental health, but not physical health, predicted high
active coping and low passive coping in all three studies. In WAD,
higher neck pain and headache and poor recovery expectations also
predicted high passive coping. Pain intensity was unrelated to
active coping. Conclusions: Identifying modifiable predictors of
coping can aid in developing effective intervention strategies to
improve coping abilities.
Subjects/Keywords: neck pain; whiplash injury; pain coping
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Vakilian,Fatemeh. “What Predicts Pain Coping Style? Three studies of pain
coping.” 2014. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed March 06, 2021.
https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/h128ng09j.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Vakilian,Fatemeh. “What Predicts Pain Coping Style? Three studies of pain
coping.” 2014. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
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Author name may be incomplete
Vancouver:
Vakilian,Fatemeh. What Predicts Pain Coping Style? Three studies of pain
coping. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/h128ng09j.
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Council of Science Editors:
Vakilian,Fatemeh. What Predicts Pain Coping Style? Three studies of pain
coping. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2014. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/h128ng09j
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University of Limerick
10.
O'Riordan, Clíona.
An investigation into the role of targeted resistance exercise for the deep neck flexors in chronic neck pain rehabilitation.
Degree: 2016, University of Limerick
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10344/5566
► peer-reviewed
Chronic neck pain (CNP) is a common and costly musculoskeletal condition with a lifetime prevalence of approximately 20% worldwide. In most cases the absence…
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Chronic neck pain (CNP) is a common and costly musculoskeletal condition with a lifetime prevalence of approximately 20% worldwide. In most cases the absence of structural deformity leads to a lack of specific diagnosis resulting in it being labelled as non-specific. Research has identified that due to its multi-factorial aetiology; multi-modal management interventions result in more beneficial long term outcomes. A muscular weakness, particularly of the deep neck flexor muscles is present in patients with CNP when compared to healthy counterparts. Clinical guidelines advocate the inclusion of active exercise, (including resistance exercise) as part of a multi-modal physiotherapy intervention for immediate and long-term improvements in isometric strength, reduced pain and perceived disability. Means of providing targeted resistance exercise to the deep neck flexors in patients with CNP outside of clinical and laboratory settings is lacking. The aim of this research study presented in this thesis was to investigate the role of targeted resistance exercise for the deep neck flexors in CNP rehabilitation.
This research study was conducted in four main parts, two systematic reviews, and an examination of the feasibility and effect of a targeted resistance exercise program for the deep neck flexors using a novel deep neck flexor muscle strengthening tool known as “FLEXOR”, in healthy controls and as part of a multi-modal physiotherapy intervention for patients with CNP. An examination of the literature identified the effects of chronic pain on the cervical flexor musculature, as well as determining a FITT (frequency, intensity, time and type) exercise principle for resistance exercise in CNP. Feasibility studies using “FLEXOR” to deliver resistance exercise in a healthy population (n=22) and in patients with CNP (n=26) were conducted. Patients with CNP who used the “FLEXOR” device in conjunction with usual care physiotherapy had immediate and significant improvements in isometric strength, pain and perceived disability. Increases in isometric strength and reductions in pain were significantly different when compared to improvements made by patients who received usual care physiotherapy alone (p=0.01, p=0.02 respectively). A follow up descriptive study with trial participants provided further information on device and study design feasibility, as well as gaining insight into patient perceptions of the benefits of conducting resistance exercise independently for addressing any of the biopsychosocial issues of chronic pain. This project provides new insights into the feasibility, safety and potential benefits of targeted resistance exercise for the deep neck flexors as part of physiotherapy treatment in CNP management. These findings may guide future research and clinical decision making in treatment planning for patients with CNP.
Advisors/Committee Members: Clifford, Amanda M., van de Ven, Pepijn, Nelson, John;.
Subjects/Keywords: neck pain; musculosketal condition; pain management
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
O'Riordan, Clíona. “An investigation into the role of targeted resistance exercise for the deep neck flexors in chronic neck pain rehabilitation.” 2016. Thesis, University of Limerick. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/5566.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
O'Riordan, Clíona. “An investigation into the role of targeted resistance exercise for the deep neck flexors in chronic neck pain rehabilitation.” 2016. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
O'Riordan C. An investigation into the role of targeted resistance exercise for the deep neck flexors in chronic neck pain rehabilitation. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Limerick; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10344/5566.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
O'Riordan C. An investigation into the role of targeted resistance exercise for the deep neck flexors in chronic neck pain rehabilitation. [Thesis]. University of Limerick; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10344/5566
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Durban University of Technology
11.
Muchna, Julie Miroslava.
An epidemiological investigation into the risk factors associated with neck pain in the Indian population in the greater Durban area.
Degree: 2011, Durban University of Technology
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/613
► Background: Previous investigations on the epidemiology of neck pain in South Africa were limited to the White and Black populations to the exclusion of Indians.…
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▼ Background:
Previous investigations on the epidemiology of
neck pain in South Africa were limited to the
White and Black populations to the exclusion of Indians. Thus the purpose of this study was
to create a profile of
neck pain and provide an overview of risk factors with particular interest
to the Indian population.
Objectives:
These included the investigation of
neck pain prevalence,
neck pain clinical characteristics
and risk factors for
neck pain in the Indian population in the greater Durban area.
Method:
The first criterion for sample selection the establishment of suburbs within the greater Durban
area. Secondly the three most densely populated Indian suburbs were chosen and ranked
according to income potential, to ensure a balanced sample. An equal number of residents in
each suburb were targeted, with a minimum of 600 respondents. Statistical Program for the
Social Sciences (SPSS) version 15.0 was used to analyse the data.
Results:
The demographics indicated that the respondents were predominantly matriculated (40.3%),
married (57.9%), men (55.7%) of active (94%) Hindu or Christian religion (43%) with a mean
age of 36.7 years and a BMI of 24.8 kg/m2. The prevalence of
neck pain was 36.83%, with
an annual incidence of 28.83%. Original
neck pain lasted 8.56 years with a Numerical Rating
Scale reading of 4.97. The seldom experienced
pain was affected by lifting, sleeping and
concentration. In contrast recent
neck pain lasted 50.4 days with a Numerical Rating Scale
reading of 4.02. The more frequently experienced
pain was equally affected by sleeping and
lifting. Common risk factors identified for
neck pain generally were stress, cycling, favouring
one side when carrying a heavy object and suffering from headaches, shoulder
pain and / or
back
pain. The findings of this study supported previous studies, although there were some
significant differences. These included males having had a higher prevalence (55.7%) than
females (44.3%), as well as watching television being a preventative factor to
neck pain.
v
Conclusions and Recommendations:
Thus the prevalence and risk factors of
neck pain in the Indian population were comparable
to international norms. It was however noted that stratified gender sampling should perhaps
have been utilised to strengthen this study and causality of factors in relation to
neck pain
could not be determined. Both these limitations allow for future research opportunities.
Advisors/Committee Members: Ndlovu, Prisca Zandile, Korporaal, Charmaine Maria.
Subjects/Keywords: Chiropractic; Neck pain; East Indians – South Africa – Durban; Neck pain – Epidemiology
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Muchna, Julie Miroslava. “An epidemiological investigation into the risk factors associated with neck pain in the Indian population in the greater Durban area.” 2011. Thesis, Durban University of Technology. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10321/613.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Muchna, Julie Miroslava. “An epidemiological investigation into the risk factors associated with neck pain in the Indian population in the greater Durban area.” 2011. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Muchna JM. An epidemiological investigation into the risk factors associated with neck pain in the Indian population in the greater Durban area. [Internet] [Thesis]. Durban University of Technology; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/613.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Muchna JM. An epidemiological investigation into the risk factors associated with neck pain in the Indian population in the greater Durban area. [Thesis]. Durban University of Technology; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/613
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Durban University of Technology
12.
Blumears, Aimee Ann.
The epidemiology of neck pain within the indigenous African population in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Degree: 2019, Durban University of Technology
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/3224
► Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements of the Master`s Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2019.
Background Musculoskeletal disorders…
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▼ Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements of the Master`s Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2019.
Background
Musculoskeletal disorders are the leading cause of disability and can impair the quality of life. Of these musculoskeletal disorders, neck pain is one of the most common. Some of the risk factors for neck pain among the African population include low level of education, high-stress levels, low income and motor vehicle accidents. In the international arena, a broad range of risk factors contribute to chronic neck pain. These include female gender, increasing age, poor posture and work habits, twisting and bending of the neck and trunk, low–co-worker support, low socio-economic status and psychosocial factors such as stress and depression. Neck pain presents differently in different populations.
The epidemiology of neck pain has not been investigated in Zimbabwe. In this country factors such as economic instability, disruption of social trust, uncertainty about income, high crime rate, unstable healthcare and low morale in the working population have led to the development of psychological disorders such as stress, anxiety, and depression. Furthermore, there has also recently been an increase of vehicle use in Zimbabwe, with concomitant motor vehicle accidents. All of these factors may predispose this population to musculoskeletal pain such as neck pain. However, this requires investigation.
This study aimed to estimate the prevalence, risk factors and impact of neck pain in the indigenous African population in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Methodology
This was a quantitative cross-sectional study based on a previously validated questionnaire sourced from Smith (2016) and conducted in Harare, Zimbabwe. Participants (n = 461) answered a self-administered questionnaire after providing informed consent. The data collected from the questionnaires were captured into an excel spreadsheet and subsequently statistically analysed using SPSS.
Standard deviation and mean reports are represented by (mean ± SD) within the text. Where standard deviation is represented by (SD). Tables, graphs and charts were used to present the data.
The Inferential analysis was conducted using cross tabulations (interpreted using the Pearson chi- Squared test). The bivariate analysis was done using a Chi-Squared test (Interpreted using the Pearson`s chi-squared test). Odds ratios (OR) were calculated using binary logistic
regression, This calculation was used to find dependant variables on an existent independent variable (Willemse 2009: 121). The 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated for Odds Ratios and for prevalence (Johnson and Bhattacharyya 2000: 331). A significance of a p- value less than 0.05 was used throughout.
Results
A total of 461 questionnaires were completed by participants in Harare, Zimbabwe. The point prevalence and 12-month prevalence was 16.4% (95% CI: 0.13 – 0.20) and 26.9% (95% CI:
0.22 – 0.31) respectively. The lifetime…
Advisors/Committee Members: Haffejee, Firoza, Makowe, Alistair.
Subjects/Keywords: Chiropractic; Neck pain; Neck pain – Epidemiology; Indigenous peoples – Zimbabwe – Harare
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Blumears, A. A. (2019). The epidemiology of neck pain within the indigenous African population in Harare, Zimbabwe. (Thesis). Durban University of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10321/3224
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Blumears, Aimee Ann. “The epidemiology of neck pain within the indigenous African population in Harare, Zimbabwe.” 2019. Thesis, Durban University of Technology. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10321/3224.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Blumears, Aimee Ann. “The epidemiology of neck pain within the indigenous African population in Harare, Zimbabwe.” 2019. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Blumears AA. The epidemiology of neck pain within the indigenous African population in Harare, Zimbabwe. [Internet] [Thesis]. Durban University of Technology; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/3224.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Blumears AA. The epidemiology of neck pain within the indigenous African population in Harare, Zimbabwe. [Thesis]. Durban University of Technology; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/3224
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Durban University of Technology
13.
Slabbert, Warren Neville.
An epidemiological investigation of neck pain in the white population in the greater Durban area.
Degree: 2010, Durban University of Technology
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/538
► Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for a Masters Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, 2010.
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▼ Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for a Masters Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, 2010.
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for
neck pain in the white population in the greater Durban area. The rational for
this study was that there have been few epidemiological studies done on neck
pain and even less when concerning different population groups.
Discrepancies between population groups have been found in various pain
related studies. The present epidemiological study eliminated any possible
variables between population groups by studying only the white population in
a specific geographical area (Durban). Therefore, physicians treating people
with neck pain should use the risk factors that were established in this and
other studies and integrate them in their treatment protocol.
The study was conducted at three shopping centres around Durban that were
randomly selected. Each shopping centre was grouped by the socio-economic
status of the surrounding suburbs. There were 900 participants surveyed at
three shopping centres by means of a questionnaire. The data were then
statistically analysed using SPSS version 15.
It was found that the overall prevalence of neck pain was 45%. The
participants in this study that had neck pain were more likely to be females
that were married or previously married, had a job that caused their heads to
turn or to work with their arms above their heads. Lifestyle factors included
one or a combination of the following: lead a stressful lifestyle, were
emotional, had perceived bad posture, had previously experienced neck or
head trauma, slept in awkward positions, watched television, required glasses
and did not play squash.
Advisors/Committee Members: Boodhoo, Vilash, Korporaal, Charmaine Maria.
Subjects/Keywords: Neck pain; Chiropractic; Epidemiology; Risk factors; Population; Prevalence; Chiropractic; Neck pain; Whites – South Africa – Durban; Neck pain – Epidemiology
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Slabbert, W. N. (2010). An epidemiological investigation of neck pain in the white population in the greater Durban area. (Thesis). Durban University of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10321/538
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Slabbert, Warren Neville. “An epidemiological investigation of neck pain in the white population in the greater Durban area.” 2010. Thesis, Durban University of Technology. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10321/538.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Slabbert, Warren Neville. “An epidemiological investigation of neck pain in the white population in the greater Durban area.” 2010. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Slabbert WN. An epidemiological investigation of neck pain in the white population in the greater Durban area. [Internet] [Thesis]. Durban University of Technology; 2010. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/538.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Slabbert WN. An epidemiological investigation of neck pain in the white population in the greater Durban area. [Thesis]. Durban University of Technology; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/538
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Durban University of Technology
14.
Parkin-Smith, Gregory Frederick.
The efficacy of spinal manipulative therapy in the treatment of mechanical neck pain.
Degree: 1996, Durban University of Technology
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1966
► Dissertation submitted in the partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Technikon Natal, 1996.
There have been few substantiated studies…
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▼ Dissertation submitted in the partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Technikon Natal, 1996.
There have been few substantiated studies done to investigate the efficacy of spinal manipulative therapy for cervical syndromes [Vernon et.al. (1990: 13), Sloop et.al. (1982: 532) and Cassidy 1 et. al. (1992: 495)]. Therefore, more conclusive evidence is needed to verify the success of manipulation, especially in terms of chiropractic treatment methods. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate cervical spine manipulation and combined cervical and thoracic spine manipulation, according to subjective and objective clinical findings, in order to determine the efficacy of each approach in the management of mechanical neck pain. It was hypothesized that cervical spine manipulation, and combined cervical and thoracic spine manipulation would both be effective in the treatment of mechanical neck pain. However, it was proposed that combined cervical and thoracic spine manipulation would be more effective than just cervical spine manipulation, in terms of subjective and objective clinical findings. This study consisted of a controlled trial of a sample population diagnosed with joint dysfunction (cervical and thoracic facet syndrome) . Thirty subjects were randomly divided into two groups: the control group and the experimental group. The control group was treated with cervical adjustments only and the experimental group received combined cervical and thoracic adjusfments.
M
Advisors/Committee Members: Penter, C. S..
Subjects/Keywords: Chiropractic; Neck pain
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Parkin-Smith, G. F. (1996). The efficacy of spinal manipulative therapy in the treatment of mechanical neck pain. (Thesis). Durban University of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1966
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Parkin-Smith, Gregory Frederick. “The efficacy of spinal manipulative therapy in the treatment of mechanical neck pain.” 1996. Thesis, Durban University of Technology. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1966.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Parkin-Smith, Gregory Frederick. “The efficacy of spinal manipulative therapy in the treatment of mechanical neck pain.” 1996. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Parkin-Smith GF. The efficacy of spinal manipulative therapy in the treatment of mechanical neck pain. [Internet] [Thesis]. Durban University of Technology; 1996. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1966.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Parkin-Smith GF. The efficacy of spinal manipulative therapy in the treatment of mechanical neck pain. [Thesis]. Durban University of Technology; 1996. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1966
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Durban University of Technology
15.
Boodhoo, Vilash.
The efficacy of muscle energy technique in the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain.
Degree: 2002, Durban University of Technology
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2099
► Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Technikon Natal, 2002.
The purpose of this study was to…
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▼ Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Technikon Natal, 2002.
The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of muscle energy technique in the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain. This was a randomized placebo controlled study. Two groups of thirty subjects from Durban and the surrounding areas were selected to participate in the study, which was carried out at the Technikon Natal Chiropractic Day Clinic. Subjects were diagnosed with the condition by the researcher. Each subject received six treatments within a period of three weeks. Group A received muscle energy technique and de-tuned laser therapy applied to joint fixations. Group B received de-tuned laser therapy applied to the fixated areas. Subjective assessment was by means of the Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire and the Numerical Pain Rating Scale-101. Objective assessment was by means of the digital algometer (The Commander\x99 Algometer by Jtech Medical Industries) and the Cervical Range of Motion Device. Both the subjective and objective readings were taken prior to the first treatment and a day following the final (sixth) treatment.
M
Advisors/Committee Members: Kretzmann, Heidi.
Subjects/Keywords: Chiropractic; Neck pain
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Boodhoo, V. (2002). The efficacy of muscle energy technique in the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain. (Thesis). Durban University of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2099
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Boodhoo, Vilash. “The efficacy of muscle energy technique in the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain.” 2002. Thesis, Durban University of Technology. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2099.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Boodhoo, Vilash. “The efficacy of muscle energy technique in the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain.” 2002. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Boodhoo V. The efficacy of muscle energy technique in the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain. [Internet] [Thesis]. Durban University of Technology; 2002. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2099.
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Council of Science Editors:
Boodhoo V. The efficacy of muscle energy technique in the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain. [Thesis]. Durban University of Technology; 2002. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2099
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Durban University of Technology
16.
Fourie, Theo Manie.
The value of therapeutic exercise in the management of chronic mechanical cervical spine conditions.
Degree: 1997, Durban University of Technology
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2133
► A dissertation presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Masters Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Technikon Natal, 1997.
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▼ A dissertation presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Masters Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Technikon Natal, 1997.
The purpose of this investigation was to compare the effectiveness of chiropractic manipulation alone to the use of chiropractic manipulation together with therapeutic exercise in the management of chronic mechanical cervical spine conditions. Measurements in terms of objective and subjective clinical findings, were to be used to substantiate or refute the use of auxiliary therapeutic exercise in these conditions. It was hypothesised that therapeutic exercise would be a valuable adjunct to the chiropractic management of chronic mechanical cervical spine conditions in terms of objective (flexibility) and subjective (pain and disability) clinical findings. Thirty consecutive subjects suffering from chronic neck pain were obtained from local advertising (radio and newspapers) and randomly placed into two groups for comparison. The 0. age group of subjects accepted ranged from 16 to 60 and included both sexes from any race, who had suffered from neck pain for six weeks or longer. Subjects were assessed to determine whether there were any contra-indications to manipulation or exercise. Treatment commenced for a month with both groups receiving spinal manipulative therapy and one group doing daily therapeutic exercises. The eROM goniometer, McGill Pain Questionnaire, Numerical Pain Rating Scale - 101 Questionnaire and the CMee Neck Disability Index were
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Advisors/Committee Members: Brantingham, James W..
Subjects/Keywords: Chiropractic; Neck pain
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Fourie, T. M. (1997). The value of therapeutic exercise in the management of chronic mechanical cervical spine conditions. (Thesis). Durban University of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2133
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Fourie, Theo Manie. “The value of therapeutic exercise in the management of chronic mechanical cervical spine conditions.” 1997. Thesis, Durban University of Technology. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2133.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Fourie, Theo Manie. “The value of therapeutic exercise in the management of chronic mechanical cervical spine conditions.” 1997. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Fourie TM. The value of therapeutic exercise in the management of chronic mechanical cervical spine conditions. [Internet] [Thesis]. Durban University of Technology; 1997. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2133.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Fourie TM. The value of therapeutic exercise in the management of chronic mechanical cervical spine conditions. [Thesis]. Durban University of Technology; 1997. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2133
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Durban University of Technology
17.
Douglas, Bruce Sholto.
An investigation into the efficacy of a first rib manipulation in individuals experiencing mechanical neck pain : a pilot study.
Degree: 2004, Durban University of Technology
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2786
► A dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban Institute of Technology, 2004.
Mechanical neck pain is defined…
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▼ A dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban Institute of Technology, 2004.
Mechanical neck pain is defined as a restriction of movement of the neck, which frequently refers pain to the occiput, shoulders, nuchal muscles, interscapular region and anterior chest wall, and is usually due to a history of trauma or awkward posture of the cervical spine
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Advisors/Committee Members: White, Horace Lindsay.
Subjects/Keywords: Chiropractic; Neck pain
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Douglas, B. S. (2004). An investigation into the efficacy of a first rib manipulation in individuals experiencing mechanical neck pain : a pilot study. (Thesis). Durban University of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2786
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Douglas, Bruce Sholto. “An investigation into the efficacy of a first rib manipulation in individuals experiencing mechanical neck pain : a pilot study.” 2004. Thesis, Durban University of Technology. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2786.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Douglas, Bruce Sholto. “An investigation into the efficacy of a first rib manipulation in individuals experiencing mechanical neck pain : a pilot study.” 2004. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Douglas BS. An investigation into the efficacy of a first rib manipulation in individuals experiencing mechanical neck pain : a pilot study. [Internet] [Thesis]. Durban University of Technology; 2004. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2786.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Douglas BS. An investigation into the efficacy of a first rib manipulation in individuals experiencing mechanical neck pain : a pilot study. [Thesis]. Durban University of Technology; 2004. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2786
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Alberta
18.
Silveira, Anelise.
Comparison of muscle tenderness and general pain sensitivity
between subjects with temporomandibular disorders and concurrent
neck disability and healthy subjects.
Degree: MS, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2011, University of Alberta
URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/5h73px282
► Purpose: The main objective of this study was to compare the masticatory and cervical muscle tenderness and general pain sensitivity between patients with TMD and…
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▼ Purpose: The main objective of this study was to
compare the masticatory and cervical muscle tenderness and general
pain sensitivity between patients with TMD and healthy controls.
Methods: Eligible patients completed the Neck Disability Index and
Jaw Dysfunction Index. Tenderness of the masticatory and cervical
muscles and general pain sensitivity in the hypothenar region of
the left hand were measured using an algometer. Results: The PPTs
of the masticatory as well as cervical muscles of subjects with TMD
were significantly lower statistically at almost all sites tested
when compared with the healthy controls. Effect sizes were moderate
to high indicating a clinically relevant difference between groups.
General pain sensitivity of patients with TMD was significantly
higher than the healthy control group. The correlation between jaw
disability and neck disability was significantly high. Conclusion:
The results of this study suggest a relationship between neck
muscle tenderness and TMD. These findings emphasize the importance
of including the neck when evaluating and treating patients with
TMD.
Subjects/Keywords: Temporomandibular disorders; Pain Sensitivity; Neck Disability
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Silveira, A. (2011). Comparison of muscle tenderness and general pain sensitivity
between subjects with temporomandibular disorders and concurrent
neck disability and healthy subjects. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/5h73px282
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Silveira, Anelise. “Comparison of muscle tenderness and general pain sensitivity
between subjects with temporomandibular disorders and concurrent
neck disability and healthy subjects.” 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed March 06, 2021.
https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/5h73px282.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Silveira, Anelise. “Comparison of muscle tenderness and general pain sensitivity
between subjects with temporomandibular disorders and concurrent
neck disability and healthy subjects.” 2011. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Silveira A. Comparison of muscle tenderness and general pain sensitivity
between subjects with temporomandibular disorders and concurrent
neck disability and healthy subjects. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/5h73px282.
Council of Science Editors:
Silveira A. Comparison of muscle tenderness and general pain sensitivity
between subjects with temporomandibular disorders and concurrent
neck disability and healthy subjects. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2011. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/5h73px282

University of Newcastle
19.
Harris, Belinda Maree.
The effect of neck muscle inflammation on neuronal excitability in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord.
Degree: MPhil, 2012, University of Newcastle
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/932045
► Masters Research - Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Studies on the nociceptive (or pain) system have focused primarily on that of nociception of cutaneous origin, rather…
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▼ Masters Research - Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Studies on the nociceptive (or pain) system have focused primarily on that of nociception of cutaneous origin, rather than that from deep structures that can also cause pain, such as bone and muscle. From what we do know of muscle pain, however, pain in deep tissues differs not only in sensation, but also in the sensory processing within the central nervous system. Thus, given these differences, it is remiss to suggest that the underlying mechanisms that drive cutaneous pain are also those that drive muscle pain. However, evidence is currently lacking. Further, for those studies that have been conducted on muscle pain, experimental models have focused primarily on limb muscles. This is possibly due to the ease of experimental design. Yet, like cutaneous and muscle pain, differences also exist between appendicular (eg. gastrocnemius) and axial (eg. rectus capitis major) muscles. Due to the structural disparity between the two, it is possible that the major clinical problem of pain syndromes within axial muscles, such as back and neck pain, exists due to these differences. Likewise, in order to model muscle pain of back or neck origin, a disease-specific model needs to be utilised. Accordingly, in order to test the underlying spinal mechanisms that accompany axial muscle pain, the rectus capitis major muscle of the mouse neck was injected with 2% carrageenan (in PBS), and c-Fos activation along with whole-cell patch clamp recordings including intrinsic neuronal properties, discharge patterns, hyperpolarising patterns, subthreshold currents, and spontaneous excitatory post-synaptic currents were obtained in the cervical (C1/C2) superficial dorsal horn (SDH) following an acute (2 hours) time frame. These results were contrasted against a sham-injected (PBS) and control (uninjected) model. Results indicate that following 2 hours of inflammation, neurons show c-Fos activation exclusively within the carrageenan-injection model along the mediolateral aspect of the SDH, ipsilateral to the injected muscle. This neuronal activation was coupled with electrophysiological results which indicate a significantly more depolarised resting membrane potential following carrageenan injection compared to control and PBS injected groups, a reduction in reluctant firer population following current injection protocols, and increase in T-type Ca²⁺ subthreshold currents and a decrease in hyperpolarisation-activated currents, which suggest an increase in spinal cord hyperexcitability. Surprisingly, an increase in decay kinetics was also identified in spontaneous excitatory post-synaptic currents 2 hours following carrageenan muscle injection. This alternatively would suggest a reduction in hyperexcitability. Accordingly, it can be concluded from these sets of experiments that within the isolated spinal cord, and therefore independent of further peripheral or descending input, the SDH of the cervical spinal cord shows attributes of hyperexcitability while still being under some form of…
Advisors/Committee Members: University of Newcastle. Faculty of Health, School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy.
Subjects/Keywords: pain; dorsal horn; neck; spinal cord
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Harris, B. M. (2012). The effect of neck muscle inflammation on neuronal excitability in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord. (Masters Thesis). University of Newcastle. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/932045
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Harris, Belinda Maree. “The effect of neck muscle inflammation on neuronal excitability in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Newcastle. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/932045.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Harris, Belinda Maree. “The effect of neck muscle inflammation on neuronal excitability in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord.” 2012. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Harris BM. The effect of neck muscle inflammation on neuronal excitability in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Newcastle; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/932045.
Council of Science Editors:
Harris BM. The effect of neck muscle inflammation on neuronal excitability in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord. [Masters Thesis]. University of Newcastle; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/932045

University of Johannesburg
20.
Du Plessis, Michelle.
A comparative study to determine the most effective treatment frequency for cervical spine facet syndrome.
Degree: 2014, University of Johannesburg
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10569
► M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
The aim of this study was to determine the most effective treatment protocol for cervical spine facet syndrome, with regards to treatment frequency.…
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▼ M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
The aim of this study was to determine the most effective treatment protocol for cervical spine facet syndrome, with regards to treatment frequency. Group one was treated three times weekly, and group two was treated once weekly. Both groups were treated with chiropractic manipulation of the cervical spine over a period of six treatments with a two week follow-up consultation. It was hypothesised that the group treated three times weekly would respond better compared to the once weekly treatment group. The study was a clinical trial involving two experimental groups of fifteen patients each (n=15), total sample size N=30. Volunteers responded to advertisements placed in the local press. Those who met the criteria, in other words suffered from cervical spine facet syndrome, were included in the study. Objective data was acquired using a goniometer to measure cervical spine range of motion. Subjective data was obtained by participants recording their progress on the Vemon-Miorneck pain and disability index and the Numerical pain rating scale. Data obtained from the range of motion testing showed that both groups responded with statistical significance to the treatment, but no statistically significant difference was obtained when the two respective groups were compared to each other. It was also noted that specifically rotation bilaterally for both groups, and left lateral flexion for group 1 (treated three times weekly), showed no statistically significant improvement at all. Statistical analysis of the data obtained from the questionnaires indicated that both groups responded with statistical significance to the treatment, but when group was compared to group 2, no statistically significant difference was noted between the two groups. This rejects the hypothesis that three times weekly chiropractic treatment is more beneficial to the patient, than once weekly chiropractic treatment. This study concluded that there was no statistical difference between the two above mentioned groups and no difference in response to different treatment frequencies. Therefore it shows that less frequent treatment is not to the detriment of the patients' progress and might be of benefit for achieving cost effectiveness.
Subjects/Keywords: Manipulation (Therapeutics); Neck pain - Chiropractic treatment
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Du Plessis, M. (2014). A comparative study to determine the most effective treatment frequency for cervical spine facet syndrome. (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10569
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Du Plessis, Michelle. “A comparative study to determine the most effective treatment frequency for cervical spine facet syndrome.” 2014. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10569.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Du Plessis, Michelle. “A comparative study to determine the most effective treatment frequency for cervical spine facet syndrome.” 2014. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Du Plessis M. A comparative study to determine the most effective treatment frequency for cervical spine facet syndrome. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10569.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Du Plessis M. A comparative study to determine the most effective treatment frequency for cervical spine facet syndrome. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10569
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Johannesburg
21.
Cooper, Jacqueline Lynette.
The effectiveness of cervical adjustment therapy, dry needling of the posterior cervical musculature and the combination of the two in the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain.
Degree: 2014, University of Johannesburg
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9913
► M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
Mechanical neck pain is the general term that refers to any type of pain within the cervical spine caused by placing abnormal stress…
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▼ M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
Mechanical neck pain is the general term that refers to any type of pain within the cervical spine caused by placing abnormal stress and strain on muscles of the vertebral column. This is a very common musculo-skeletal disorder within the population, with 45% to 54% reporting neck pain at any given time of their lives (Martinez-Segura, Fernandez-de-las-Penas, Ruiz-Saez, Lopez-Jimenez and Rodriguez-Blanco, 2006). A vast majority of individuals do not experience a complete resolution of symptoms and as such often becomes a chronic pain (Cote, Cassidy, Carol and Kristman, 2004). Chronic pain by definition is one which is present for a period longer than six weeks (Segen, 2002). Accompanying the neck pain is often a limited or reduced range of motion within the cervical spine. Some studies suggest that hyper-tonicity and strain of the supporting muscles within this region due to an altered biomechanics also contributes to the pain and dysfunction (Armstrong, McNair and Williams, 2005 and Dall’Alba et al. 2001). One of the major muscle groups involved in this is the posterior cervical musculature. This is a general term used to describe the muscles located on the posterior aspect of the neck and includes longissimus capitis, semispinalis capitis, semispinalis cervicis, rotatores and multifidus (Dalley and Moore, 2006). Chiropractic adjustment therapy has been shown to have many effects of the body and especially the cervical spine including a decrease in pain perception and muscle hypertonicity (Kirkaldy-Willis and Cassidy, 1985), an increase in cervical range of motion (Bergmann, Peterson and Lawrence, 1993) as well as an increased skin pain tolerance level (Terrett and Vernon, 1984). Dry needling therapy has also been proven to have similar effects, including, a reduction in pain perception, an increase in range in motion of the specific linked biomechanical section, and most importantly a reduction of muscle tension (Travell and Simons, 1993). The purpose of this study was to see if a synergistic effect of the two above mentioned treatments would occur when combined under one treatment protocol. The aim of this study was to determine how effectively cervical adjustment therapy, dry needling of the posterior cervical muscles and a combination of the two treatments was in treating chronic mechanical neck pain with regards to pain, disability and cervical spine range of motion over a three week period. Participants were recruited from the University of Johannesburg Chiropractic Day Clinic. They were eligible to participate in the study once they met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Participants were recruited by means of word of mouth as well as with the use of advertisements that were placed around the respective campuses of the University of Johannesburg. Thirty participants who presented with chronic mechanical neck pain, volunteered for this comparative study. This trial is a randomised controlled clinical trial which used convenience sampling. Group A received a combination treatment of…
Subjects/Keywords: Neck pain - Chiropractic treatment; Spinal adjustment; Acupuncture
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Cooper, J. L. (2014). The effectiveness of cervical adjustment therapy, dry needling of the posterior cervical musculature and the combination of the two in the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain. (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9913
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Cooper, Jacqueline Lynette. “The effectiveness of cervical adjustment therapy, dry needling of the posterior cervical musculature and the combination of the two in the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain.” 2014. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9913.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Cooper, Jacqueline Lynette. “The effectiveness of cervical adjustment therapy, dry needling of the posterior cervical musculature and the combination of the two in the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain.” 2014. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Cooper JL. The effectiveness of cervical adjustment therapy, dry needling of the posterior cervical musculature and the combination of the two in the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9913.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Cooper JL. The effectiveness of cervical adjustment therapy, dry needling of the posterior cervical musculature and the combination of the two in the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9913
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Johannesburg
22.
Botha, Greyling Charl.
Chiropractic manipulative therapy and stripping massage of the sternocleidomastoid for the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain and its effect on head repositioning accuracy.
Degree: 2014, University of Johannesburg
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12387
► M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of chiropractic manipulative therapy with and without stripping massage of the sternocleidomastoid, with…
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The aim of this study was to compare the effects of chiropractic manipulative therapy with and without stripping massage of the sternocleidomastoid, with regards to pain, disability, cervical range of motion and head repositioning accuracy in the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain. The aim was determined by using the Vernon-Mior Neck Pain and Disability Index, Numerical Pain Rating Scale and the Cervical Range of Motion measuring instrument (CROM).The study consisted of thirty participants that had an equal male to female distribution. An age range was set and individuals had to be between eighteen and fourty. Participants were chosen according to inclusion and exclusion criteria that were set before the study commenced. Treatment received by the participants was dependent on which group they were allocated to. Group One received just chiropractic manipulative therapy to three restricted segments of the cervical spine. Group Two also received chiropractic manipulative therapy to three restricted cervical segments and had stripping massage of both sternocleidomastoid muscles.Treatment consisted of six treatments sessions and with the seventh visit only readings were taken. Treatments were carried out twice weekly so that the treatment time period fell over a three week study period. Participants were asked to complete the subjective data before the first, fourth and seventh visit. Subjective data was gathered by using the following: Numerical Pain Rating Scale and a Vernon-Mior Neck and Pain Disability Index Questionnaire. The objective data that was recorded by the researcher consisted of the cervical range of motion that was gathered by using the Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) machine and the head repositioning accuracy. Participants then received either chiropractic manipulative therapy to the restricted cervical spinal segments or a combination of stripping massage to the sternocleidomastoid muscles as well as chiropractic manipulative therapy, depending on their groupallocation. All data gathered by the researcher and then analysed by a statistician at the University of Johannesburg...
Subjects/Keywords: Neck pain - Chiropractic treatment; Massage therapy
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Botha, G. C. (2014). Chiropractic manipulative therapy and stripping massage of the sternocleidomastoid for the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain and its effect on head repositioning accuracy. (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12387
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Botha, Greyling Charl. “Chiropractic manipulative therapy and stripping massage of the sternocleidomastoid for the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain and its effect on head repositioning accuracy.” 2014. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12387.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Botha, Greyling Charl. “Chiropractic manipulative therapy and stripping massage of the sternocleidomastoid for the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain and its effect on head repositioning accuracy.” 2014. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Botha GC. Chiropractic manipulative therapy and stripping massage of the sternocleidomastoid for the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain and its effect on head repositioning accuracy. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12387.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Botha GC. Chiropractic manipulative therapy and stripping massage of the sternocleidomastoid for the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain and its effect on head repositioning accuracy. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12387
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Johannesburg
23.
Cripps, Gaenor.
Comparative effects of chiropractic adjustment versus chiropractic adjustment combined with static magnetic field therapy on acupuncture points for the treatment of mechanical neck pain.
Degree: 2014, University of Johannesburg
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11885
► M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
Purpose: This study was undertaken in order to demonstrate the effects of static magnetic field therapy on acupuncture points in the treatment of…
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Purpose: This study was undertaken in order to demonstrate the effects of static magnetic field therapy on acupuncture points in the treatment of those suffering from mechanical neck pain. Isolated spinal manipulative therapy of the cervical spine was compared to spinal manipulative therapy of the cervical spine in conjunction with magnetic field therapy on acupuncture points using both objective and subjective measurements. Before the execution of this study, it was hypothesised that both treatment protocols would be effective in the treatment of mechanical neck pain, although the combined therapy would be more effective. Method: Patients were recruited by way of advertisements placed in and around the University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein campus and their health clinic. Thirty patients with mechanical neck pain were recruited and randomly divided into two groups. Group one received manipulation to the affected joints of the cervical spine and group two received manipulation to the cervical spine combined with magnetic field therapy on acupuncture points. Procedure: Each patient in each group attended six treatment sessions; three in the first week and three in the second week. The Vernon Mior Neck Pain and Disability Index and the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (subjective measurements) were completed by each patient and the Cervical Range of Motion instrument (objective measurements) was used to collect readings from each patient in both the control and experimental groups, subjective and objective measurements were taken before treatment one, three and six. Specific treatment protocols were then adhered to. Results: The results indicated that both treatment protocols were effective in reducing mechanical neck pain although not one group was more effective than the other. Both groups improved subjectively and objectively as they had cervical spinal manipulation directed at joint dysfunction. Conclusion: The experimental group who received spinal manipulative therapy to correct joint dysfunction in conjunction with magnetic field therapy on acupuncture points was not more effective than the control group who received spinal manipulation only, in the treatment of mechanical neck pain.
Subjects/Keywords: Neck pain - Chiropractic treatment; Acupuncture points
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Cripps, G. (2014). Comparative effects of chiropractic adjustment versus chiropractic adjustment combined with static magnetic field therapy on acupuncture points for the treatment of mechanical neck pain. (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11885
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Cripps, Gaenor. “Comparative effects of chiropractic adjustment versus chiropractic adjustment combined with static magnetic field therapy on acupuncture points for the treatment of mechanical neck pain.” 2014. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11885.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Cripps, Gaenor. “Comparative effects of chiropractic adjustment versus chiropractic adjustment combined with static magnetic field therapy on acupuncture points for the treatment of mechanical neck pain.” 2014. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Cripps G. Comparative effects of chiropractic adjustment versus chiropractic adjustment combined with static magnetic field therapy on acupuncture points for the treatment of mechanical neck pain. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11885.
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Cripps G. Comparative effects of chiropractic adjustment versus chiropractic adjustment combined with static magnetic field therapy on acupuncture points for the treatment of mechanical neck pain. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11885
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University of Johannesburg
24.
Maswanganyi, Ishmael.
A study to determine the effectiveness of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy and/or guided imagery in the treatment of chronic neck pain and stiffness.
Degree: 2010, University of Johannesburg
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3163
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Objective: This study was conducted in order to compare the effectiveness of Chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) combined with guided imagery versus only…
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Objective: This study was conducted in order to compare the effectiveness of Chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) combined with guided imagery versus only guided imagery in the treatment of chronic neck pain and stiffness. Chiropractic SMT is aimed at treating neck pain as well as increasing the range of motion (ROM) of the neck. Guided imagery is aimed at reducing stress levels within the patient with a secondary effect of reducing tension in the neck muscles. This study therefore also has a secondary purpose to assess the effects of stress on chronic neck pain. It was hypothesised that Chiropractic SMT combined with guided imagery would be more effective in the reduction of chronic neck pain than guided imagery or alone. This is based on the fact that Chiropractic SMT has been exhaustively proven to be effective in treating chronic neck pain as well as increasing cervical range of motion. Guided imagery has also been proven to be effective in reducing stress even though there has not been enough research on its effect on chronic neck pain and cervical range of motion. Methods: Patients were recruited by means of placing advertisements in and around the University of Johannesburg. Patients that presented to the Chiropractic day clinic with chronic neck pain between the ages of 18 and 30 were included in this study. The participants were then randomly placed in one of two groups. Group A received four sessions of Chiropractic SMT combined with two sessions of guided imagery while Group B received two sessions of guided imagery relaxation techniques and four sessions of detuned ultrasound (U/S). The researcher performed all the sessions of Chiropractic SMT and detuned U/S while Dr A. Fourie (a registered Counselling Psychologist) performed the Guided Imagery sessions. In the initial visit patients in both groups had to undergo a history taking, physical examination and cervical spine regional examination. They were required to sign subject information and consent form and complete a Neck Disability Index (NDI) Questionnaire, Numerical Pain Rating Scale and the Stress Questionnaire. The researcher measured their cervical range of motion on the first and last treatments. The objective and subjective data was collected on the first visit and again on the final visit.
Subjects/Keywords: Neck pain chiropractic treatment; Manipulation (Therapeutics)
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Maswanganyi, Ishmael. “A study to determine the effectiveness of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy and/or guided imagery in the treatment of chronic neck pain and stiffness.” 2010. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3163.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Maswanganyi, Ishmael. “A study to determine the effectiveness of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy and/or guided imagery in the treatment of chronic neck pain and stiffness.” 2010. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Maswanganyi I. A study to determine the effectiveness of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy and/or guided imagery in the treatment of chronic neck pain and stiffness. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2010. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3163.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Maswanganyi I. A study to determine the effectiveness of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy and/or guided imagery in the treatment of chronic neck pain and stiffness. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3163
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Johannesburg
25.
Bredenkamp, Debra.
The efficacy of an anthroposophical complex Disci comp. cum Argento® on cervical facet syndrome.
Degree: 2010, University of Johannesburg
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3139
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Cervical Facet Syndrome is a condition characterised by neck pain and decreased mobility of the cervical spine (Bovim et al., 1994). It is…
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Cervical Facet Syndrome is a condition characterised by neck pain and decreased mobility of the cervical spine (Bovim et al., 1994). It is essentially the dysfunction of the posterior joints in the neck where muscle hypertonicity causes the ligaments to shorten (Gatterman, 1995). There is a high prevalence of Cervical Facet Syndrome in industrialised countries leading to a loss in productivity and costly expenditure in terms of treatment (Jordan et al., 1998). The aim of this research study was to assess the efficacy of treatment with injectables of the Anthroposophical medicine Disci comp. cum Argento on the symptoms of Cervical Facet Syndrome. These symptoms include pain and a decrease in range of motion. Pain was assessed using two questionnaires, namely the Visual Analogue Scale for Pain (Annexure D) and the Vernon Mior Neck Pain Disability Index (Annexure E). Range of motion was measured using the Cervical Range of Motion Goniometer (Annexure F). This was a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Thirty participants, male and female between the ages of 18 and 40 who had been pre-diagnosed with Cervical Facet Syndrome were recruited to participate in the research study. The study was conducted over a period of three weeks. On day one, participants were requested to complete a Consent Form (Annexure B), a Participant Profile (Annexure C), and the two questionnaires used to assess pain. Range of motion was measured by the researcher. The group was then randomly divided into two groups with 15 participants per group. The experimental group received subcutaneous injections of Disci comp. cum Argento and the control group received subcutaneous injections of saline. These injections were administered by the researcher and repeated three times a week for two weeks so that each participant received a total of six injections. A final assessment without treatment was completed in the third week. The two questionnaires and range of motion measurements were repeated at the third, sixth and seventh or final assessment. . The results of this study indicated that although both the remedy and placebo groups showed improvements, there was no significant difference in these improvements between the groups for the results obtained for the Visual Analogue Scale for Pain, Vernon Mior Neck Pain Disability Index and measurements of flexion, left rotation and left lateral flexion. There was however, significant differences in improvement between the visits in favour of the remedy group for measurements of extension, right rotation and right lateral flexion.
Subjects/Keywords: Manipulation (Therapeutics); Homeopathy; Neck pain alternative treatment
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Bredenkamp, D. (2010). The efficacy of an anthroposophical complex Disci comp. cum Argento® on cervical facet syndrome. (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3139
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Bredenkamp, Debra. “The efficacy of an anthroposophical complex Disci comp. cum Argento® on cervical facet syndrome.” 2010. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3139.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bredenkamp, Debra. “The efficacy of an anthroposophical complex Disci comp. cum Argento® on cervical facet syndrome.” 2010. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Bredenkamp D. The efficacy of an anthroposophical complex Disci comp. cum Argento® on cervical facet syndrome. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2010. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3139.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Bredenkamp D. The efficacy of an anthroposophical complex Disci comp. cum Argento® on cervical facet syndrome. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3139
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Manchester
26.
Dimitriadis, Zacharias.
Respiratory dysfunction in chronic neck pain.
Degree: PhD, 2011, University of Manchester
URL: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/respiratory-dysfunction-in-chronic-neck-pain(0b9355db-dab1-41b7-8f2f-e06f7ebd3855).html
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► Background: Patients with chronic neck pain have a number of factors that could constitute a predisposition for respiratory dysfunction. However, the existing evidence is limited…
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▼ Background: Patients with chronic neck pain have a number of factors that could constitute a predisposition for respiratory dysfunction. However, the existing evidence is limited and not well established, and many questions such as the association of neck pain deficits with respiratory function remain unanswered. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate whether patients with chronic neck have accompanying respiratory dysfunction and which are the neck pain deficits which principally predispose to these respiratory disturbances.Methods: In this case-control observational study, 45 patients with chronic idiopathic neck pain (>6 months, at least once per week) and 45 healthy age-, gender-, height- and weight-matched controls were voluntarily recruited. A third group of 10 patients with chronic non-spinal musculoskeletal pain was also used, but only for future reference. Participants' neck muscle strength and endurance were measured by an isometric neck dynamometer and craniocervical flexion test respectively. Range of movement was assessed by using an ultrasound-based motion analysis system. Forward head posture was assessed by obtaining lateral photographs and calculating the craniovertebral angle. Disability and neck pain intensity were assessed through the Neck Disability Index and Visual Analogue Scale. Psychological assessment was performed by using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Pain Catastrophizing Scale and the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia. Spirometry was used for assessing pulmonary volumes, flows and maximal voluntary ventilation. Respiratory muscle strength was assessed by using a mouth pressure meter. Finally, PaCO2 was assessed by using transcutaneous blood gas monitoring.Results: Patients with chronic neck pain were found to have weaker respiratory muscles than healthy controls (p<0.05). Their pulmonary volumes and maximal voluntary ventilation were also found to be reduced (p<0.05). Their mean respiratory flows were found to be unaffected (p>0.05), whereas their peak flows were reduced (p<0.05). Their partial pressure of carbon dioxide was also found to be affected (p<0.05), revealing existence of hypocapnia (PaCO2<35mmHg). The neck pain deficits that were found to be mostly correlated with these respiratory parameters were the neck muscle strength, neck muscle endurance, kinesiophobia, catastrophizing and pain intensity (r>0.3, p<0.05). Finally, the regression models revealed that neck pain deficits and especially neck muscle strength can provide a quite generalizable accurate estimation of this respiratory dysfunction (R2=0.28-0.52).Conclusions: Patients with chronic neck pain present dysfunction of their respiratory system which can be mainly manifested as respiratory weakness and/or hypocapnia. Pain intensity, neck muscle weakness, fatigue and kinesiophobia seem to be the most important deficits predisposing to this respiratory dysfunction. The understanding of this dysfunction could have a great impact on various clinical aspects notably patient assessment, rehabilitation and…
Subjects/Keywords: 616.7; chronic neck pain, respiration, hypocapnia
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Dimitriadis, Z. (2011). Respiratory dysfunction in chronic neck pain. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Manchester. Retrieved from https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/respiratory-dysfunction-in-chronic-neck-pain(0b9355db-dab1-41b7-8f2f-e06f7ebd3855).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.549098
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Dimitriadis, Zacharias. “Respiratory dysfunction in chronic neck pain.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Manchester. Accessed March 06, 2021.
https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/respiratory-dysfunction-in-chronic-neck-pain(0b9355db-dab1-41b7-8f2f-e06f7ebd3855).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.549098.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Dimitriadis, Zacharias. “Respiratory dysfunction in chronic neck pain.” 2011. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Dimitriadis Z. Respiratory dysfunction in chronic neck pain. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/respiratory-dysfunction-in-chronic-neck-pain(0b9355db-dab1-41b7-8f2f-e06f7ebd3855).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.549098.
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Dimitriadis Z. Respiratory dysfunction in chronic neck pain. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2011. Available from: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/respiratory-dysfunction-in-chronic-neck-pain(0b9355db-dab1-41b7-8f2f-e06f7ebd3855).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.549098

University of New Mexico
27.
Stambaugh, Justine E.
Poor Ergonomics and Neck Flexion: Evaluating the Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Neck Pain in Dental Hygiene Students.
Degree: Dental Medicine, 2019, University of New Mexico
URL: https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/dehy_etds/28
► Proper ergonomics are important to minimize operator fatigue and discomfort. Poor ergonomics has been proven to be the leading factor in developing musculoskeletal disorders.…
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▼ Proper ergonomics are important to minimize operator fatigue and discomfort. Poor ergonomics has been proven to be the leading factor in developing musculoskeletal disorders. Musculoskeletal disorders are one of the most important occupational health issues. Studies have been conducted in the past to investigate dental professionals and the risk for developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders and found this occupational group at higher risk. However, research on dental hygiene students is lacking. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of dental hygiene students being affected by musculoskeletal
pain in the
neck region in early dental hygiene education and if musculoskeletal
pain was associated with the participants degrees of forward
neck flexion during manual scaling procedures. A total of 50 practice trials were conducted using a Goniometer Pro (G-Pro) application on an iPhone 8 plus to measure
neck flexion. Twenty-four dental hygiene students consented to participate in the observational study. Participants degree of
neck flexion was measured with the G-Pro application 30 minutes into a manual scaling procedure in an already established educational setting and after participation, a short form McGill
Pain Questionnaire and an additional survey was handed out via paper to the participant. The results determined that all participants
neck flexion exceeded the recommended
Advisors/Committee Members: Christina Calleros RDH, MS, Christine Nathe RDH, MS, Patricia Siegel OTD, OTR/L, CHT.
Subjects/Keywords: Musculoskeletal; Neck Pain; Dental Hygiene; Dental Hygiene
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Stambaugh, Justine E. “Poor Ergonomics and Neck Flexion: Evaluating the Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Neck Pain in Dental Hygiene Students.” 2019. Masters Thesis, University of New Mexico. Accessed March 06, 2021.
https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/dehy_etds/28.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Stambaugh, Justine E. “Poor Ergonomics and Neck Flexion: Evaluating the Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Neck Pain in Dental Hygiene Students.” 2019. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Stambaugh JE. Poor Ergonomics and Neck Flexion: Evaluating the Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Neck Pain in Dental Hygiene Students. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of New Mexico; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/dehy_etds/28.
Council of Science Editors:
Stambaugh JE. Poor Ergonomics and Neck Flexion: Evaluating the Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Neck Pain in Dental Hygiene Students. [Masters Thesis]. University of New Mexico; 2019. Available from: https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/dehy_etds/28
28.
Vonk, Frieke.
Physiotherapy for Chronic Neck Pain: Evaluation of a biopsychosocial approach.
Degree: 2010, Erasmus University Medical Center
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1765/21809
► markdownabstract__Abstract__ Neck pain is a common complaint that causes substantial morbidity in western countries. Reported prevalence in the general population ranges from 9.5% to 22%,…
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Neck pain is a common complaint that causes substantial morbidity in western
countries. Reported prevalence in the general population ranges from 9.5% to 22%,
and the 12-month (point) prevalence estimates ranges from 30% to 50%. It is
suggested that two thirds of individuals may at least once in their lifetime experience
neck pain; it is more often reported by women than men. Patients with
neck complaints generally also complain of neck stiffness and reduced mobility.
Between 5% and 20% of neck pain patients will have a signifi cant disabling problem. In the Netherlands, neck pain is one of the three most-reported musculoskeletal
pains with estimated total related costs in 1996 of US $686.2 million (€526.24 million),
representing about 1% of the total Dutch health care expenditure.
Subjects/Keywords: neck pain; physiotherapy
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Vonk, Frieke. “Physiotherapy for Chronic Neck Pain: Evaluation of a biopsychosocial approach.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, Erasmus University Medical Center. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1765/21809.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Vonk, Frieke. “Physiotherapy for Chronic Neck Pain: Evaluation of a biopsychosocial approach.” 2010. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Vonk F. Physiotherapy for Chronic Neck Pain: Evaluation of a biopsychosocial approach. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Erasmus University Medical Center; 2010. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1765/21809.
Council of Science Editors:
Vonk F. Physiotherapy for Chronic Neck Pain: Evaluation of a biopsychosocial approach. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Erasmus University Medical Center; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1765/21809

Michigan State University
29.
Maslennikov, Andrey L.
Robust analysis and control design of the head-neck system.
Degree: 2013, Michigan State University
URL: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:2194
► Thesis M.S. Michigan State University. Mechanical Engineering - Master of Science 2013.
Neck pain is the one of the most frequently reported musculoskeletal complaints. A…
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Neck pain is the one of the most frequently reported musculoskeletal complaints. A systematic evaluation of a neck condition may allow clinicians to diagnose possible problems that a subject might have in an objective manner. In this dissertation, we propose a systematic methodology for measuring robustness of the head-neck system that can be used as an objective measure of the head-neck system characteristics. Our method builds on computing the structured singular value μ as a measure of robustness for a particular subject. The μ value is computed under the consideration that the variability of head-neck system model parameters for a tested subject comes from the estimation errors as well as from the natural variation of biological parameters. Both sources of subject's variability determine uncertainty levels that are within some physiologically reasonable ranges. In addition, we analyzed worst-case scenarios of the head-neck system model. The worst-case analysis can provide us with a possible tool to predict what would be the combination of parameters that may cause the worst-case performance. Finally, the design of the robust controller for the head-neck system is also discussed in this dissertation.
Description based on online resource; title from PDF t.p. (ProQuest, viewed on Sept. 16, 2014)
Advisors/Committee Members: Choi, Jongeun, Radcliffe, Clark J, Reeves, N Peter, Cholewiki, Jacek.
Subjects/Keywords: Neck pain; Robust control; Mechanical engineering; Head-neck system; Robust analysis
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Maslennikov, A. L. (2013). Robust analysis and control design of the head-neck system. (Thesis). Michigan State University. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:2194
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Maslennikov, Andrey L. “Robust analysis and control design of the head-neck system.” 2013. Thesis, Michigan State University. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:2194.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Maslennikov, Andrey L. “Robust analysis and control design of the head-neck system.” 2013. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Maslennikov AL. Robust analysis and control design of the head-neck system. [Internet] [Thesis]. Michigan State University; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:2194.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Maslennikov AL. Robust analysis and control design of the head-neck system. [Thesis]. Michigan State University; 2013. Available from: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:2194
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Durban University of Technology
30.
Rajballi, Ashmitha.
The relative effectiveness of homoeopathic Simillimum versus oral Traumeel? in the treatment of acute mechanical neck pain.
Degree: 2015, Durban University of Technology
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1431
► Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's degree in technology in Technology : Homeopathy, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2015.…
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▼ Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's degree in technology in Technology : Homeopathy, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2015.
Introduction
There is no proper definition of acute mechanical neck pain (AMNP) but it has been theorized that it has a sudden onset pain and lasts for a relatively short time. It occurs with or without injury and presents with pain in the shoulder and upper arm. Acute mechanical neck pain should not be accompanied by an inflammatory disease, neurological disease, fracture, dislocation, neoplasm or infection
AIM
The purpose of this study was to compare the relative effectiveness of homoeopathic Simillimum against Traumeel® (a commercial homoeopathic complex) in the treatment of acute mechanical neck pain using the neck disability scale, range of motion measurements and a subjective observation.
METHODOLOGY
This study was a double blind, quantitative, comparative; clinical trial that involved two treatment groups: Half the participants received the homoeopathic Simillimum and the other half received oral Traumeel® drops.
Patients self-selected homoeopathic treatment. Patients were screened and only those who fit the inclusion criteria of suffering from AMNP of maximal two weeks duration, were English conversant and between the ages of 18 and 55 were included. Those suffering with AMNP were required to sign an informed consent form after the procedure was explained thoroughly. Each patient read through the procedure of the clinical trial and were informed that their participation was on a voluntary basis and they could withdraw at any time.
Convenience sampling was utilised in which an independent person, using a simple sampling method, randomly allocated the patients into the respective groups. Of the 30 patients, 15 received Traumeel® and 15 received homoeopathic Simillimum. It was hypothesized that the homoeopathic Simillimum treatment would be more effective in the treatment of acute mechanical neck pain than oral Traumeel®.
The treatment protocol consisted of three homoeopathic consultations within a seven day period, with the consultations scheduled on days one, three and seven. Subjective and objective measurements were taken at each of the three consultations, Durban University of Technology Homoeopathic Day Clinic, Steve Biko Campus.
A Simillimum treatment was prescribed for every patient based on full homoeopathic case history. This Simillimum was confirmed by the co-supervisor. Half of the patients were dispensed the Simillimum and the other half received Traumeel® according to the randomisation list.
At the first follow up, on day three, the patients were reassessed according to their progress, perception and their range of motion, and the progress of the patient was analysed. In the last consultation on day seven, the progress of the patient was analysed using the perceptive questionnaire of the Neck Disability Index and the objective cervical range of motion. Full physical examinations were carried…
Advisors/Committee Members: Botha, Izel, De Waard, A.H..
Subjects/Keywords: Homeopathy; Neck pain – Homeopathic treatment; Anti-inflammatory agents; Neck pain – Alternative treatment
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Rajballi, Ashmitha. “The relative effectiveness of homoeopathic Simillimum versus oral Traumeel? in the treatment of acute mechanical neck pain.” 2015. Thesis, Durban University of Technology. Accessed March 06, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1431.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Rajballi, Ashmitha. “The relative effectiveness of homoeopathic Simillimum versus oral Traumeel? in the treatment of acute mechanical neck pain.” 2015. Web. 06 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Rajballi A. The relative effectiveness of homoeopathic Simillimum versus oral Traumeel? in the treatment of acute mechanical neck pain. [Internet] [Thesis]. Durban University of Technology; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 06].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1431.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Rajballi A. The relative effectiveness of homoeopathic Simillimum versus oral Traumeel? in the treatment of acute mechanical neck pain. [Thesis]. Durban University of Technology; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1431
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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