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Reduced pain and disability observed with the Neck Balance System for mechanical neck pain

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August 2013

Reduced pain and disability observed with the Neck Balance System for mechanical neck pain

Vol: 2| Issue: 7| Number:39| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Neck balance system in the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain: a prospective randomized controlled study

Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2013 Jun;49(3):283-90. Epub 2013 Mar 13

Contributing Authors:
A Giombini A Di Cesare F Quaranta S Giannini A Di Cagno C Mazzola F Pigozzi VM Saraceni

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45 subjects with grade II mechanical neck pain were randomized to determine the efficacy of the Neck Balance System (NBS) as a treatment modality. Participants were allocated to active treatment with the NBS, sham-NBS, or electromagnetic therapy. Treatment was conducted over 8 weeks, after which outcomes of pain and disability were measured. Follow-up was also conducted at 3 months. Results at bot...

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