Urdu Version of Neck Pain and Disability Scale (NPAD)

Reliability and Validity of Urdu Version of Neck Pain and Disability Scale (NPAD)

In this study, the examiners will investigate the reliability and validity of neck pain and disability scale in Urdu language in Pakistani patients with neck pain and related disability.

This study's objective is to translate the Neck Pain and Disability Scale (NPAD) into Urdu and evaluate its reliability and validity in Pakistani neck pain individuals. This cross-sectional survey will employ convenience sampling to choose participants.

This study's findings will assist determine the NPAD's reliability and validity in individuals with neck pain and impairment. This scale's reliability will be evaluated utilising internal consistency and test-retest methods. Cronbach's alpha value checks internal consistency. The interclass correlation will be used to examine the test-retest reliability.

Inclusion Criteria

• Individuals including both male and females between age 18 and 65 years.
• Participants with non-specific chronic pain of neck (>3 months in duration).
• Individuals with sufficient knowledge and understanding of Urdu language.

Exclusion Criteria

• Individuals with history of cervical surgery.
• Individuals with cervical myelopathy or radiculopathy, regional tumors, disc herniation, vertebral fractures, traumatic injuries, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, pregnancy or any behavioral problems were excluded
• Individuals with any pertinent comorbidities including heart attack, cancer, cognitive impairment or infection were also excluded. herniation, vertebral fractures, traumatic injuries, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, pregnancy or any behavioral problems were excluded
• Individuals with any pertinent comorbidities including heart attack, cancer, cognitive impairment or infection were also excluded.