This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a polyvagal theory-based exercise approach on joint position sense, pain, range of motion, functionality, depression, and quality of life in individuals with chronic neck pain.
H0 = The polyvagal theory-based exercise approach has no significant effect on joint position sense, neck pain, range of motion, functionality, depression, or quality of life.
H1 = The polyvagal theory-based exercise approach has a significant effect on joint position sense, neck pain, range of motion, functionality, depression, and quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 50 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals diagnosed with chronic neck pain of Grade 1 or 2, lasting at least 3 months
* Individuals whose pain is clinically evaluated and diagnosed
* Individuals with a pain score of 3 or higher on the Visual Analog Scale
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals diagnosed with chronic neck pain of Grade 3 or 4
* History of trauma or surgical intervention in the neck region
* Cervical disc herniation, cervical stenosis, or other serious neurological conditions
* Upper extremity radiculopathy
* Acute inflammation or infection
* Severe pathological conditions (e.g., inflammatory diseases, neoplasms, fractures)
* Individuals unable to participate in exercises due to mental or physical impairments
* Pregnancy
* Individuals who have received physiotherapy for chronic neck pain within the last 6 months
What they're measuring
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Cervical Joint Position Sense
Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention