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Neck muscle strength is significantly reduced in patients with neck disorders and women generally exhibit lower strength than men. Strength decline is notably delayed until later decades of life.

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  • Biomechanics
  • Neuromuscular function
  • Musculoskeletal health

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  • Neck muscles are crucial for head movement and posture.
  • Moderate muscular output has therapeutic potential for neck conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize existing literature on cervical muscle strength.
  • To identify factors influencing cervical muscle strength measurements and their clinical application.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was performed using keywords related to neck/head/cervical strength.
  • 34 relevant studies were identified and reviewed based on predefined criteria.

Main Results:

  • Patients with neck disorders show significantly reduced cervical muscle strength (CS) compared to healthy individuals.
  • Women exhibit approximately 40% lower CS than men.
  • A substantial decrease in CS is observed in both sexes around the seventh decade of life.

Conclusions:

  • Cervical muscle strength is a potential indicator for neck-related disorders.
  • Variability in measurement devices and protocols hinders the establishment of reliable reference values for CS.
  • Further research is needed to establish the reproducibility and error margins of CS measurements for reliable clinical outcome assessment.