PNF and Movement 2024; 22(2): 305-314
https://doi.org/10.21598/JKPNFA.2024.22.2.305
Correlations Between Neck Pain, Range of Motion, Balance, and Gait in Patients with Chronic Stroke
Min-Ki Jeon, P.T., M.Sc.1⋅Myoung-Kwon Kim, PT, Ph.D.2†
1Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University
2Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Daegu University
Correspondence to: †Myoung-Kwon Kim (skybird-98@hanmail.net)
Received: August 3, 2024; Revised: August 17, 2024; Accepted: August 19, 2024; Published online: August 31, 2024.
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Abstract
Purpose: This study examines the correlations between neck pain, neck range of motion, static and dynamic balance abilities, and walking abilities in patients with chronic stroke.
Methods: A total of 29 participants were selected from patients with chronic stroke experiencing moderate to severe neck pain. Their neck pain, neck range of motion, static and dynamic balance abilities, and walking abilities were assessed and measured. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to analyze the measurements and determine the correlations between neck pain, neck range of motion, static and dynamic balance abilities, and walking abilities.
Results: Neck pain significantly correlated with static and dynamic balance and walking abilities. Regarding neck ROM, neither neck flexion nor extension showed significant correlations with static balance and walking abilities. However, except for left-lateral flexion, neck lateral flexion showed significant correlations with static and dynamic balance and walking abilities. Left-lateral flexion did not show a significant correlation with dynamic balance ability. Except for left rotation, neck rotation showed significant correlations with static and dynamic balance and walking abilities. Left rotation did not show a significant correlation with dynamic balance ability.
Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate that there are correlations between neck pain, neck range of motion, balance abilities, and walking ability.
Keywords: Neck pain, Neck range of motion, Static balance, Dynamic balance

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