Immediate Effects of Posteroanterior Cervical Mobilization on Pressure Pain Threshold and Gait Parameters in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Pilot Study

Effects of Cervical Mobilization on Balance and Gait Parameters in Individuals With Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial

“…However, the therapy is thought to improve sensory input and proprioception of the neck and improve the integration of this information with other sensory inputs related to balance control (Anderson et al, 2005; Reid et al, 2014). Previous studies reported that CM applied to patient groups such as multiple sclerosis, chronic neck pain, and cervicogenic dizziness may improve balance (T. Choi et al, 2019; Maden et al, 2022; Reid et al, 2014). In line with the aforementioned studies, our results showed that CM significantly improved the balance function in SI.…”

“…In addition, these techniques may increase the activity of motor neurons that activate proprioceptive receptors, positively affecting balance (Gyer et al, 2019; Hengeveld & Banks, 2013). Cervical mobilization (CM) may improve balance and gait posture (GP) by reducing muscle spasms, correcting dysfunctions in cervical joints, and accelerating blood flow to the brain (Gyer et al, 2019; Katz et al, 2019) Although some investigators have reported positive effects of CM on balance in healthy individuals and in patients with orthopedic problems, there has been limited research examining CM effects on balance and GP in stroke survivors (T. Choi et al, 2019; T.S. Choi et al, 2020; Maden et al, 2022), leading us to undertake this investigation.…”