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Lower Trapezius Strengthening Plus Scapula & Thoracic Spine Stabilization is Effective for Neck Pain
December 2020
Lower Trapezius Strengthening Plus Scapula & Thoracic Spine Stabilization is Effective for Neck Pain
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Effects of Lower Trapezius Strengthening Exercises on Pain, Dysfunction, Posture Alignment, Muscle Thickness and Contraction Rate in Patients with Neck Pain; Randomized Controlled Trial.
Med Sci Monit. 2020 Mar 23;26:e920208Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Forty patients with neck pain were randomized to undergo a scapula and thoracic spine stabilization exercise program alone (n=20) or in combination with lower trapezius strengthening (n=20). The scapula and thoracic spine stabilization program consisted of 3 programs of scapula setting, upper trapezius stretching, and thoracic spine extension using a foam roller. The lower trapezius strengthening ...
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