Effect of Eye- Cervical Proprioceptive Training Program on Cervical Sensorimotor Control Dysfunction

Abstract

Objective: Objectives: Proprioceptive training is extensively employed as a therapeutic exercise method. However, its impact on pain reduction and improvement in range of motion (ROM) wasn’t been widely investigated. This study was done to examine the effectiveness of combining Eye-Cervical proprioceptive training program with multimodal physiotherapy treatment to alleviate pain and enhance joint mobility in individuals with cervical sensorimotor control dysfunction. Material and Methods: Design: A randomized, controlled clinical trial. Setting: physical therapy Department, Egypt Air hospital. Participants: Fifty subjects were randomized into two groups of equivalent number. Interventions: All participants received a multimodal physiotherapy treatment. In addition, the experimental group performed a specialized exercise program incorporating eye-cervical proprioceptive training (ECPTP). Outcomes: Pain intensity was evaluated using the McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ), while cervical mobility was assessed using the Cervical Range of Motion (CROM 3) device. Results: The results indicated significant improvement in cervical (ROM) and neck pain scores in both groups, with the experimental group demonstrating more improvements in cervical (ROM) compared to the control group, this included significant gains in flexion (p < 0.001), extension (p < 0.003), left side bending (p < 0.001), right lateral bending (p < 0.004), left and right rotation (p < 0.009). Moreover, the experimental group showed greater reduction in (MPQ) scores than the control group (p < 0.001).

Conclusions: The Eye-Cervical proprioceptive training program has been shown to effectively improve cervical (ROM) such as flexion, extension, lateral bending, as well as rotation, while also reducing pain levels.