Effectiveness of Two Combined Techniques of Ultrasound Therapy and Stretching in the Treatment of Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2016-06-12T08-19-14Z
Source: International Journal of Therapies and Rehabilitation Research
Reda Fawzy, Eman Embaby.
Background: The application of heat prior to or during stretching is advocated to enhance muscles flexibility and decrease pain. Yet, the difference in the timing of heat application with stretching has not been investigated in chronic mechanical neck pain. Objective: To compare the effectiveness of two combined treatment techniques of ultrasound (US) therapy and static stretch (SS) of the upper fibers of trapezius (UT) in the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain. Methods: Fifty patients (their age range of 20 to 35) with chronic mechanical neck pain were randomized in two groups: Group I received a simultaneous application of US therapy and SS of the UT muscle; Group II received US therapy followed by SS of the UT muscle. Neck pain, neck disability and side-bending range of motion (ROM) were measured before and after the intervention. Results: All outcome measures improved similarly in both groups, with the exception that greater improvements (P


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