Correlation Between Chronic Neck Pain and Heart Rate Variability Indices at Rest: A Cross-sectional Study |
| |
Authors: | Aldair Darlan Santos-de-Araújo Almir Vieira Dibai-Filho Suewellyn Nunes dos Santos Elienay Vasconcelos de Alcântara Cesário da Silva Souza Cid André Fidelis de Paula Gomes Júlia Nitz de Souza Jocassia Silva Pinheiro Daniela Bassi |
| |
Institution: | 1. Department of Physical Therapy, Tiradentes University Center, Maceió, AL, Brazil;2. Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, MA, Brazil;3. Department of Physical Therapy, Ceuma University, São Luís, MA, Brazil |
| |
Abstract: | ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to correlate the heart rate variability (HRV) indices with variables of pain that were experienced by individuals with chronic neck pain.MethodsThis was a blinded cross-sectional study. Individuals with chronic neck pain (n = 15) and healthy participants (n = 15), both sedentary and between 18 and 45 years of age, were included. The neck pain was assessed with the Numerical Rating Scale at rest and during cervical movements, Neck Disability Index, Catastrophic Thoughts about Pain Scale, and Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia. The HRV indices (linear and nonlinear) were used for assessment of autonomic function at rest (in supine, sitting, and standing positions).ResultsWe observed significant correlations between the NRS, Neck Disability Index, and Catastrophic Thoughts about Pain Scale with the linear and nonlinear HRV indices (P < .05, r ≥ 0.362), so that the worst HRV indices are associated with conditions of more intense and disabling neck pain.ConclusionThe HRV indices were significantly associated with pain intensity, disabilty, and catastrophizing in individuals with chronic neck pain. |
| |
Keywords: | Corresponding author: Daniela Bassi PT PhD Departamento de Fisioterapia Centro de Ciências da Saúde Universidade Ceuma Rua Josué Montello 1 Jardim Renascença CEP 65075-120 São Luís MA Brazil Tel : +55 9832144277 Neck Pain Musculoskeletal Pain Autonomic Nervous System |
本文献已被 ScienceDirect 等数据库收录! |
|