Associations of neck muscle strength and cervical spine mobility with future neck pain and disability: a prospective 16-year study

Abstract Background Neck pain has been associated with weaker neck muscle strength and decreased cervical spine range of motion. However, whether neck muscle strength or cervical spine mobility predict later neck disability has not been demonstrated. In this 16-year prospective study, we investigate...

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Main Authors: Juhani Multanen, Arja Häkkinen, Hannu Kautiainen, Jari Ylinen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04807-3