Effects of Exercise and Electrotherapy in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain

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Among the musculoskeletal complaints of the spine, chronic neck pain (CKP), which is the second most common after low back pain, is seen in the society at a rate of 22-31%, and as it becomes chronic, it leads to an increase in doctor visits. KBA, which often originates from the spine and its surroun...

Among the musculoskeletal complaints of the spine, chronic neck pain (CKP), which is the second most common after low back pain, is seen in the society at a rate of 22-31%, and as it becomes chronic, it leads to an increase in doctor visits. KBA, which often originates from the spine and its surrounding soft tissues, can also be reflected from extravertebral tissues. Common clinical problems that cause neck pain include pathologies such as discopathies of cervical origin, spondylosis, stenosis, myofascial pain syndrome, and mechanical trauma caused by factors such as overuse and improper posture.It is known that being physically inactive in musculoskeletal system pain causes the pain to become chronic. However, CBA may prefer to remain physically inactive due to pain avoidance behaviors in individuals. Kinesiophobia, known as movement aversion; It is defined as "excessive avoidance of movement due to pain, re-injury and sensitivity". In addition to pain and impairment in functionality, CBA can lead to movement avoidance behaviors, many neuromuscular system and biomechanical disorders in individuals.In the studies in the literature, there are no studies that determine the effectiveness of the treatment approaches applied in individuals with CBA on functional status and pain, as well as movement avoidance and double-duty walking, which are effective in daily life. In this context, the aim of the study is to reveal the effectiveness of neck-specific exercises consisting of TENS, US and stretching-posture-strengthening exercises on pain intensity, functionality, kinesophobia and double and single task walking speed in individuals with CBA.

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