Cervicalgia crônica na relação do questionário de qualidade de vida SF-36 e a classificação internacional de funcionalidade, incapacidade e saúde.

Abstract

Introduction: Neck pain, presence of pain in the posterior region of the neck, upper part of shoulder blades or in high dorsal area. Objective: Co-relate the effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation(TENS)and Interferential Current (IC), massage therapy and therapeutic exercises in pain relief on patients with chronic neck pain. Method: Case studies where the sample was for convenience (n = 4), aged between 44 to 65 years. The pre and post-assistance consisted of goniometric data from cervical, visual analogue scale of pain, quality of life survey SF-36, relating functionality via International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). To promote analgesia TENS and IC were used, massage therapy and therapeutic exercises. There were 20 sessions of 45 minutes each. Results: There was a significant improvement in cervical pain as well as improved the range of motion movements in flexion, extension and rotation of the cervical left after physical therapy intervention. Conclusion: It was found that the physical therapy proposed contributes to the improvement in pain, functioning and quality of life of patients with chronic neck pain.