The Effects of Oculomotor Training on Pain, Cervical Range of Motion, Joint Position Sense, Endurance, and Balance in Individuals With Mechanical Neck Pain

The Effects of Oculomotor Training on Pain, Cervical Range of Motion, Joint Position Sense, Endurance, and Balance in Individuals With Mechanical Neck Pain

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of oculomotor training on pain, cervical range of motion, joint position sense, endurance and balance in individuals with mechanical neck pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with mechanical neck pain
• Neck pain lasting longer than 3 weeks
• Individuals aged 18-50 years
• Score of 5 or higher on the Neck Disability Index

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having received physical therapy in the last 6 months
• Presence of congenital anomaly on cervical radiography
• Neurological deficit detected in physical examination
• Diagnosis of vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency
• Diagnosis of vestibular disease
• Presence of a rheumatic disease
• Presence of structural scoliosis
• History of spinal surgery
• Pregnancy
• Malignancy
• Eye disease/strabismus other than refractive errors
• Active use of anti-inflammatory medication
• Any mental condition that may prevent adherence to exercises