Abstract
Abstract : Purpose: Current research has compared active and passive scapular correction and has proven that active scapular correction such as axioscapular muscle exercises cause an immediate decrease in cervical segment pain and pressure sensitivity (Lluch, Arguisuelas, Quesada, Noguera, Puchades, Rodríguez & Falla, 2014). The aim of the study was to determine if cervical manipulation, active scapular correction or a combination of cervical manipulation and active scapular correction has an effect on chronic neck pain sufferers by measuring pain and pressure pain threshold. Design: Thirty participants between the ages of 18 to 45 years, including both males and females, took part in this study. Participants were screened according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria and once deemed suitable for the study, were divided randomly three equal groups using the interval method. Group 1 received a cervical manipulation, Group 2 performed scapular exercises and Group 3 received a cervical manipulation and performed the scapular exercises. Measurements: The participant was screened for scapular dyskinesis through the scapular dyskinesis test to determine if the participant met the inclusion criteria for the study. The participant was asked to fill out a NDI, with required a minimum score of 5/50. The researcher identified the most symptomatic restriction by using motion palpation to assess range of motion and an algometer to measure pain pressure threshold. Three consecutive algometer readings were taken and recorded at the level of this segment before and after treatment on visits 1, 4 and 7. This procedure was followed for all three groups.
M.Tech. (Chiropractic)