Dynamic neck strength training effect on pain and function
Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Auswirkung eines dynamischen Krafttrainings der Nackenmuskulatur auf Schmerz und Bewegungsfaehigkeit |
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Autor: | Berg, Hans E.; Berggren, Gunnel; Tesch, Per A. |
Erschienen in: | Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation |
Veröffentlicht: | 1994, 28 (1995), 6, S. 661-665, Lit., Lit. |
Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource |
Sprache: | Englisch |
ISSN: | 0003-9993, 1532-821X |
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Erfassungsnummer: | PU199506101668 |
Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract des Autors
This study examined whether neck resistance training could increase strength and reduce pain in workers with a high prevalence of neck disorders. Middle-aged women workers (n=17) exercised twice weekly for 8 weeks. Each session (12 min) consisted of three sets of 12 repetitions of resisted rotation, flexion, and extension muscles using hydraulic dampers. Resistance was set individually and progressively increased every second week. Angle-specific maximal isometric rotator, extensor, and flexor torque was measured before and after training. Torque during rotation, flexion and extension increased on average 35%, 27%, and 19%, respectively, after training. Perceived pain, assessed using a four-graded scale, was reduced after training. It is suggested that 12 minutes of specific neck strength training twice weekly for 8 weeks increases strength of rotator, extensor, and flexor muscles of the neck. Also all individuals who had pain reported reduced perceived neck pain after training. Verf.-Referat