Articles Vol. 65 No. 6 30/10/2024

24. A PILOT STUDY ON THE EFFICACY OF PAIN REDUCTION, NECK AND SHOULDER RANGE-OF-MOTION, AND DAILY FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITIES BETWEEN NECK AND SHOULDER JOINT EXERCISES IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AND CERVICAL SPINE EXERCISES IN REHABILITATION FOR CERVICAL SPONDYLOS

Nguyen Huu Duc Minh1,2, Phan Minh Hoang3,4, Phan Nhậtq Khanh3,4, Nguyen Minh Hoai1,2, Le Tan Kha1,2, Che Quang Cong5,6, Nguyen Ngoc Nhat Phuong3,4
1 University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
2 Trường Đại học Y Dược thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
3 Ho Chi Minh City Hospital for Rehabilitation and Occupational Diseases
4 Bệnh viện Phục hồi chức năng và Điều trị bệnh nghề nghiệp Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
5 Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology
6 Trường Đại học Bách khoa Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
Corresponding author: nhdminh@ump.edu.vn
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v65i6.1677
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Keywords
Cervical range of motion NDI cervical spondylosis 3-time cervical and 3-time shoulder joint movement exercises
Abstract

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of improving pain level, range of motion, and Neck Disability Index (NDI) of neck and shoulder joint movement exercises taught University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City and cervical spine joint exercise according to the Ministry of Health's rehabilitation protocol on patients with cervical spondylosis.

Research methods: This is a non-blind clinical trial with a control group, comparing pre- and post-treatment outcomes over a 14-day period from April to August 2024. The study involved 60 patients aged 18 to 60 years, diagnosed with cervical spondylosis, and divided into two groups at the Rehabilitation Hospital for Rehabilitation and Occupational Diseases. The intervention group received medication combined with 3 sessions of neck and 3 sessions of shoulder joint movement exercises, while the control group received medication with self-guided cervical spine exercises according to the Ministry of Health’s protocol. The study used standardized goniometers.

Results: The intervention group, showed significant reductions in neck and shoulder VAS scores, improvements in cervical spine and shoulder range-of-motion, as well as daily functional improvements based on NDI after 14 days (p<0.05). The intervention group performed better than the control group.

Conclusion: The intervention group demonstrated increased joint range-of-motion, reduced neck and shoulder pain, and improved daily functional activities, showing better overall treatment outcomes compared to the control group.

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