The Importance of Optimal Gaze Direction on Deep Neck Flexor Activation in Chronic Neck Pain

The Importance of Optimal Gaze Direction on Deep Neck Flexor Activation in Chronic Neck Pain

Chronic neck pain (CNP) patients have weak deep neck flexors (DNF) and a hyperactive sternocleidomastoid (SCM). The cranio-cervical flexion test (CCFT) promotes activation of the DNF and decreases activity of the SCM, promoting pain recovery, but research suggests SCM activation increases with incre...

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Main Authors: Byoung-Kwon Lee, Dong-Kwon Seo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
deep neck flexor
sternocleidomastoid
cranio-cervical flexion test
gaze direction
chronic neck pain
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/8/4/449

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