Are there differences between a real C0-C1 mobilization and a sham technique in function and pressure pain threshold in patients with chronic neck pain and upper cervical restriction? A randomised controlled clinical trial.

研究概要

Twenty-eight patients with chronic neck pain and upper cervical restriction were randomized to receive a single session of C0-C1 dorsal gliding manual therapy (n=14) or a sham treatment (n=14). The primary outcome of interest was the flexion-rotation test variable. Secondary outcomes included upper flexion-extension mobility, pain pressure threshold, and deep flexor muscle activation, measured immediately post-treatment. The active dorsal gliding therapy group demonstrated significantly better improvement in the flexion-rotation test, upper cervical range of motion in extension, and right splenius pressure pain threshold compared to the sham group.