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  • Evidence-based practice in physical therapy
  • Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
  • Systematic review and meta-analysis

Background:

  • Neck pain is a prevalent and debilitating condition with significant socioeconomic impact.
  • Exercise therapy is a common conservative treatment approach for neck pain.
  • The effectiveness of various exercise modalities for neck pain requires systematic evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of exercise interventions for improving pain and disability in adults with neck pain.
  • To assess the impact of exercises on function, patient satisfaction, and quality of life.
  • To synthesize evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on exercise for neck pain conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search across multiple databases (MEDLINE, MANTIS, ClinicalTrials.gov) and additional sources.
  • Inclusion of RCTs comparing therapeutic exercise interventions against control groups for adults with neck pain.
  • Independent data extraction, risk of bias assessment, and meta-analysis using standardized mean differences (SMD) and relative risks.

Main Results:

  • Moderate evidence supports cervico-scapulothoracic and upper extremity strength training for chronic neck pain, improving pain and function.
  • Strengthening and endurance exercises show benefits for chronic cervicogenic headache and radiculopathy.
  • Stretching exercises alone, breathing exercises, and general fitness training demonstrated limited or no significant benefits for neck pain.

Conclusions:

  • No high-quality evidence exists, indicating ongoing uncertainty regarding exercise effectiveness for neck pain.
  • Specific strengthening and endurance exercises may be beneficial for chronic neck pain, cervicogenic headache, and radiculopathy.
  • Future research should focus on determining optimal exercise dosage and exploring specific exercise protocols.