The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of muscular endurance of the trunk, upper extremities, and scapular region as well as cervical region, with pain, neck awareness, and kinesiophobia in patients with cervical disc herniation. Thirty-six patients between 18-65 years with a diagnosis of cervical disc herniation and having neck pain of 2 and above at rest according to the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were included in the study. After the evaluation of musculoskeletal system, endurance tests were performed for 9 muscles/muscle groups in the cervical and scapular regions, upper limb, and trunk. Pain severity was measured by VAS and Neck Disability Index (NDI), neck awareness with Fremantle Neck Awareness Questionnaire (FreNAQ), and fear of movement with Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale (TKS).
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Assessment of Neck Flexor Muscular Endurance
Timeframe: two weeks
Assessment of Neck Extensor Muscular Endurance
Timeframe: two weeks
Assessment of Cervical Deep Flexor Muscular Endurance
Timeframe: two weeks
Assessment of Trunk Flexor Muscular Endurance
Timeframe: two weeks
Assessment of Trunk Extensor Muscular Endurance
Timeframe: two weeks
Assessment of Trunk Lateral Flexor Muscular Endurance
Timeframe: two weeks
Assessment of Trunk Stabilizer Muscular Endurance
Timeframe: two weeks
Assessment of Upper Extremity Muscular Endurance
Timeframe: two weeks
Assessment of M. serratus anterior and m. trapezius Muscular Endurance
Timeframe: two weeks
Assessment of Level of Pain
Timeframe: two weeks
Assessment of Neck Awareness
Timeframe: two weeks
Assessment of Fear of Movement
Timeframe: two weeks
Assessment of Disability
Timeframe: two weeks