Effects of Dynamic Neck Sensorimotor Biofeedback Training in Individuals With Mechanical Neck Pain: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
Physiother Res IntSep 6, 2026
Min Hsu, Yen-Cheng Lee, Chia-Chi Yang et al.
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In 30 seconds
This pilot randomized controlled trial examined the effects of dynamic neck sensorimotor biofeedback training on 20 patients with mechanical neck pain (MNP). The training group showed significant improvements in cervical repositioning accuracy during flexion (51.95%, p=0.04) and extension (46.67%, p=0.02), alongside reduced fear-avoidance beliefs compared to the control group.
Key findings
- Biofeedback training improved cervical repositioning accuracy during flexion by 51.95% (p=0.04).
- Cervical repositioning accuracy during extension improved by 46.67% (p=0.02).
- Participants in the biofeedback group showed reduced fear-avoidance beliefs related to physical activity and work (p<0.05).
Why it matters
Mechanical neck pain can lead to persistent disability due to pain and fear of movement. This study suggests that biofeedback training may enhance proprioceptive function and reduce fear, potentially improving patient outcomes.