A Study to Compare the Effectiveness of Sensorimotor Training and Balance Exercise in Subjects with Neck Pain

Abstract

Aim: To compare the effectiveness of sensori-motor training and balance exercise in subjects with neck
pain.
Background: Impaired cervical joint position sense, sensorimotor and balance are associated with neck
pain. The presence of cervical musculoskeletal impairement was not specific to cervicogenic headache but
was present in various recurrent headache types.
Methodology: This study was a comparative study design with pre and post type, 50 samples were selected
based on the inclusion criteria. Group A received balance exercise and Group B received sensorimotor
training. Both groups received exercises for 40 mins/session per day for 5 days a week for 12 weeks. Pre
and post test measures taken using visual analogue scale, Ammer dizziness diagnostic scale, patient specific
functional scale, Tinitee balance scale.
Result: On comparing the mean value of group A and group B on values, it shows significant difference
between group A and group B. Group A Seems to be more effective than Group B.