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Amirizadeh F, Letafatkar A, Haddadnezhad M, Shojaedin S S, Rossettini G. "The Effect of a Corrective Exercise Program on Pain and Functional Disability in Patients with Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain". JAP 2025; 16 (3) :28-40
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Fatemeh Amirizadeh1 
, Amir Letafatkar2 , Malihe Haddadnezhad2 , Seyed Sadredin Shojaedin3 , Giacomo Rossettini4
, Amir Letafatkar2 , Malihe Haddadnezhad2 , Seyed Sadredin Shojaedin3 , Giacomo Rossettini4
1- PhD Student in Corrective Exercises and Sports Injury Pathology, Department of Biomechanics and Sports Injury Pathology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran , F.amirizadeh@khu.ac.ir
2- Associate Professor of Corrective Exercises and Sports Injury Pathology, Department of Biomechanics and Sports Injury Pathology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
3- Professor of Corrective Exercises and Sports Injury Pathology, Department of Biomechanics and Sports Injury Pathology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
4- School of Physiotherapy, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
2- Associate Professor of Corrective Exercises and Sports Injury Pathology, Department of Biomechanics and Sports Injury Pathology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
3- Professor of Corrective Exercises and Sports Injury Pathology, Department of Biomechanics and Sports Injury Pathology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
4- School of Physiotherapy, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Abstract
Background and Objective: Chronic non-specific neck pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders, often associated with pain, functional disability, and reduced quality of life. Given the critical role of neuromuscular impairments and poor motor control in its development and persistence, this study aimed to investigate the effects of a corrective exercise program on pain and functional disability in individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain.
Materials and Methods: This semi-experimental study used a pre-test–post-test control group design. A total of 36 men and women aged 18 to 65 with chronic non-specific neck pain were randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n=18) or the control group (n=18). Pain intensity was assessed using the Numerical Rating Scale, and functional disability was evaluated using the Neck Disability Index before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed at a significance level of 0.05.
Results: After six weeks of corrective exercises, the intervention group showed a significant reduction in pain intensity (p < 0.001) and functional disability (p < 0.001) compared to the control group. Effect size analysis indicated a considerable clinical impact of the corrective exercises.
Conclusion: Corrective exercises can be considered a cost-effective and efficient approach for reducing pain and improving function in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain.
Keywords: Corrective exercises, pain, functional disability, chronic neck pain
Background and Objective: Chronic non-specific neck pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders, often associated with pain, functional disability, and reduced quality of life. Given the critical role of neuromuscular impairments and poor motor control in its development and persistence, this study aimed to investigate the effects of a corrective exercise program on pain and functional disability in individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain.
Materials and Methods: This semi-experimental study used a pre-test–post-test control group design. A total of 36 men and women aged 18 to 65 with chronic non-specific neck pain were randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n=18) or the control group (n=18). Pain intensity was assessed using the Numerical Rating Scale, and functional disability was evaluated using the Neck Disability Index before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed at a significance level of 0.05.
Results: After six weeks of corrective exercises, the intervention group showed a significant reduction in pain intensity (p < 0.001) and functional disability (p < 0.001) compared to the control group. Effect size analysis indicated a considerable clinical impact of the corrective exercises.
Conclusion: Corrective exercises can be considered a cost-effective and efficient approach for reducing pain and improving function in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain.
Keywords: Corrective exercises, pain, functional disability, chronic neck pain
Type of Study: Original |
Subject:
Chronic pain managment
Received: 2025.08.27 | Accepted: 2025.09.15 | Published: 2025.12.1
Received: 2025.08.27 | Accepted: 2025.09.15 | Published: 2025.12.1
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