Individual Responder Analysis of the Effectiveness of Manual Therapy and Exercise Versus Usual Care in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain

Modelo Preditivo Para os Resultados de Sucesso Com um Programa Combinado de Terapia Manual e exercício em indivíduos Com Dor Cervical crónica de Origem não-especifica

The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a combined intervention of manual therapy and exercise versus usual care, on pain intensity, disability, and global perceived recovery, in patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Chronic nonspecific neck pain at least 3 months, defined as pain in the cervical region without a specific anatomopathological diagnosis;
• Adults between 18 and 65 years of age and literate in Portuguese;

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of cervical trauma and/or history of surgery in the prior 6 months;
• Clinical signs of infection, tumor, neurological, inflammatory or systemic diseases;
• Pregnancy