On the relationship between pain intensity and postural sway in patients with non-specific neck pain

A. Ruhe; R. Fejer; B. Walker

doi:10.3233/BMR-130399

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On the relationship between pain intensity and postural sway in patients with non-specific neck pain

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On the relationship between pain intensity and postural sway in patients with non-specific neck pain

A. Ruhe, R. Fejer and B. Walker

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Vol.26(4), pp.401-409

2013

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3233/BMR-130399

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Increased center of pressure excursions are well documented in patients with non-specific neck pain. While a linear relationship between pain intensity and postural sway has been described in low back pain patients, no such investigation has been conducted in adults with non-specific neck pain. METHODS: Seventy patients with non-specific neck pain and a matching number of healthy controls were enrolled. Center of pressure parameters were measured by three static bipedal standing tasks of 90 sec duration each with eyes closed on a force platform. The pain intensity was assessed by a numeric rating scale (NRS), an equal number of patients (n=10) was enrolled per pain score. RESULTS: The results confirmed an increased postural sway in pain sufferers compared to healthy controls. In addition, a significant and linear increase in postural sway was observed with higher pain ratings. Statistically significant changes in sway were reached with an incremental change in NRS scores of two to three points. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Mean velocity and sway area are closely related to self-reported pain scores in neck pain patients. This relationship has implications for clinical applications such as an objective monitoring tool for patients under treatment or rehabilitation.

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Title: On the relationship between pain intensity and postural sway in patients with non-specific neck pain
Authors/Creators: A. Ruhe (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
R. Fejer (Author/Creator) - Rygcenter Syddanmark, Center Lillebaelt
B. Walker (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
Publication Details: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Vol.26(4), pp.401-409
Publisher: IOS Press
Identifiers: 991005540167207891
Copyright: 2013 IOS Press and the authors
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Health Professions
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration; International collaboration
Citation topics: 1 Clinical & Life Sciences; 1.129 Back pain; 1.129.98 Low Back Pain
Web Of Science research areas: Orthopedics; Rehabilitation
ESI research areas: Clinical Medicine