Predictive Model of Recovery in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain Undergoing Manual Therapy and Exercise

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 develop a predictive model to identify which patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain are more likely to benefit from manual therapy and exercise program, or usual care.

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