Effects of Specific Strength Training on Neck Range of Motion, Strength and Pain in Chronic Neck Pain Patients

Document Type : Original Article

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Faculty of Physical Education for Boys, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

Abstract

Thirty-three male subjectsparticipated in the study.  They were divided into two groups; the experimental group consisted of 19 patients. The control group consisted of 13 patients. All participants were informed about the purpose and content of the study and they were given a form to fill in order to participate in this study. The collectives were matched by age, height and weight. The program included two phases with 4 and 8 weeks respectively, as suggested for untrained individuals. (McArdle W. et al., 1996.) (Borisut S. et al., 2013). Each phase included three sessions per week (approx. 45 - 60 min for each). The suggested program was conducted individually for all subjects.

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