Table 4 Differences in scores between patients with neck pain and healthy controls*
Examiner A - First assessment | Control (n = 30) | Patient (n = 33) | P-value for group difference†|
|---|---|---|---|
JPE Rotation, cm | 0.48 (0.30) | 0.60 (0.31) | 0.119 |
JPE Flexion, cm | 0.50 (0.31) | 0.66 (0.41) | 0.095 |
JPE Extension, cm | 0.56 (0.31) | 0.70 (0.47) | 0.164 |
CCFT, mmHg | 26.93 (3.1) | 24.97 (2.8) | 0.011 |
Neck flexor muscle endurance (supine), sec | 38.93 (28.9) | 34.09 (37.1) | 0.568 |
Neck flexor muscle endurance (sitting 45°), sec | 103.40 (55.3) | 63.18 (52.8) | 0.004 |
Neck extensor test, sec | 42.43 (24.8) | 30.55 (24.4) | 0.060 |
Examiner B - First assessment | Control (n = 30) | Patient (n = 33) | P-value for group difference†|
JPE Rotation, cm | 0.40 (0.21) | 0.58 (0.36) | 0.016 |
JPE Flexion, cm | 0.54 (0.34) | 0.59 (0.31) | 0.615 |
JPE Extension, cm | 0.51 (0.24) | 0.55 (0.27) | 0.515 |
CCFT, mmHg | 27.07 (3.4) | 24.36 (2.7) | 0.001 |
Neck flexor muscle endurance (supine), sec | 32.97 (18.8) | 29.06 (31.2) | 0.554 |
Neck flexor muscle endurance (sitting 45°), sec | 84.67 (55.3) | 61.82 (48.8) | 0.087 |
Neck extensor test, sec | 39.03 (29.3) | 28.48 (15.6) | 0.076 |