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Graded exercise treatment and usual physiotherapy are both effective for neck pain
August 2013
Graded exercise treatment and usual physiotherapy are both effective for neck pain
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A randomised controlled trial comparing graded exercise treatment and usual physiotherapy for patients with non-specific neck pain (the GET UP neck pain trial)
Man Ther. 2013 Jun;18(3):199-205. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2012.09.005. Epub 2012 Oct 22.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
151 patients (115 completed final follow-up), suffering from neck pain, were randomized to receive 6 to 12 sessions of either group neck and upper limb exercise programme (GET) or usual physiotherapy (UP). The 12 month results, comparing the clinical effectiveness of both techniques through Northwick Park Neck pain Questionnaire (NPQ) and Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand scores, indicated no...
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