Neck pain is very common, but most of the causes are unknown, making diagnosis and
treatment extremely challenging. Current studies have found that one of the main problems …

Background Muscle strength is an important component of health. Objective To describe and
evaluate the studies which have established the reference values for muscle strength on …

Chronic neck pain attributed to a myofascial pain syndrome is characterized by the presence
of muscle contractures referred to as myofascial trigger points. In this randomized, parallel …

Objective The main aims of this study were to compare the neck flexor and extensor
endurance and forward head posture between adolescents with and without neck pain. The …

Background Exercise is known to be an important component of treatment programs for
individuals with neck pain. The study aimed to compare the effects of semispinalis cervicis …

Sustained postural loading of the cervical spine during work or recreational tasks may
contribute to the development of neck pain. The aim of this study was to compare neck …

Background The loss of cervical lordosis is associated with some negative clinical
outcomes. No previous study has examined cervical muscle strength, specifically in patients …

[Purpose] This study investigated the effects of forward head posture on forced vital capacity
and deep breathing.[Subjects] Twenty-six subjects, divided into the two groups (normal and …

Background The role of cervical muscle (neck) strength in traumatic brain and spine injury
and chronic neck pain disorders is an area of active research. Characterization of the normal …

Background Clinicians frequently rely on subjective categorization of impairments in
mobility, strength, and endurance for clinical decision-making; however, these assessments …