AB1434-HPR Effects of core stability exercises on grip strength and manual dexterity in patients with chronic neck pain. (12th June 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Soysal Tomruk, M; Kara, B.; Tomruk, M.; Arda, M.
• Is Part Of: Annals of the rheumatic diseases. Volume 77(2018)Supplement 2
• Page Start: 1850
• Page End: 1850
• Publication Date: 2018-06-12
• Subjects: Rheumatism -- Periodicals; 616.723005
• DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2018-eular.5918
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-4967

Abstract

Abstract : Background: It is known that chronic neck pain causes sensorimotor disturbances. A reduction occurs in upper extremity functions due to pain and sensorimotor disturbances in chronic neck pain patients. Core stability exercises were thought to be effective in order to improve stability and muscular strength. However, there is insufficient information on whether core stability training improve grip strength and/or manual dexterity in chronic neck pain patients. Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of core stability exercises on grip strength and manual dexterity in patients with chronic neck pain. Methods: Thirty six patients with chronic neck pain were enrolled. Grip strength and manual dexterity were evaluated by hand held dynamometer and Nine Hole Peg Test, respectively. Patients were randomly divided into supervised core stability exercise and home exercise group. Patients underwent twelve-week exercise training. All assessments were repeated at the 12th week. Results: Grip strength and manual dexterity were significantly increased in both groups (p<0.05). While both treatment methods had positive effects on grip strength and manual dexterity, core stability exercises were found to be more effective than home exercises to improve grip strength (p<0.05) and manual dexterity (p=0.003 for right side, p=0.008 for left side). Conclusions: Core stability exercises were more effective than home exercises to improve manual dexterity and grip strength. Core stability training should be added to rehabilitation approaches in order to enhance upper extremity functions in patients with chronic neck pain. References: [1] Comparative effectiveness of Pilates and yoga group exercise interventions for chronic mechanical neck pain: quasi-randomised parallel controlled study. Dunleavy K, Kava K, Goldberg A, Malek MH, Talley SA, Tutag-Lehr V, Hildreth J. Physiotherapy. 2016Sep;102(3):236–42. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.06.002. Epub 2015 Aug 13. [2] The effectiveness of a 6-week Pilates programme on outcome measures in a population of chronic neck pain patients: a pilot study. Mallin G, Murphy S. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2013Jul;17(3):376–84 Disclosure of Interest: None declared