Journal of Spine

Deepak Anap

Publications

• Research Article
  Comparison of Upper, Middle, and Lower Trapezius Strength in Individuals with Unilateral Neck Pain
  Author(s): Rucha Choudhari, Deepak Anap, Keerthi Rao and Chandra IyerRucha Choudhari, Deepak Anap, Keerthi Rao and Chandra Iyer
  
  Introduction: Patients with neck pain often have subjective complaints of muscle stiffness, tension, or tightness in addition to their pain. It has been stated that in neck pain there is tightness of Upper Trapezius leading to weakness of Middle and Lower Trapezius, so this study compares the strength of Upper, Middle and Lower Trapezius muscle on the side of pain and the contralateral side. Method: The strength of Upper, Middle, and Lower Trapezius were assessed and compared on the side ipsilateral and contralateral to the pain in individuals with unilateral neck pain using Stabilizer Pressure bio feedback unit. Results: It has been shown that there is no significant difference in the strength of Upper Trapezius while there is a significant difference in the strength of Middle, And Lower Trapezius muscle on the side o.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000115

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