TABLE 6.
The baseline and follow-up values for quality of life scores of studies incorporating strengthening or endurance exercise as an intervention compared to their respective controls.
| Author | Group | Baseline Mean (SD) | 20 Weeks Mean (SD) | 12 Months Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andersen et al. (2012) DASH (0–100) |
Int 1 | 12 (16) | N/R | - |
| Int 2 | 13 (18) | N/R | ||
| Int 3 | 10 (16) | N/R | ||
| Contr | 11 (14) | N/R | ||
| Nikander et al. (2006) Modified neck and shoulder pain disability index (0–100) |
Int 1 | 35 (13) | - | 12 (13) |
| Contr | 38 (15) | 26 (16) | ||
| Salo et al. (2010) 15D Questionnaire (single 0–1 score) |
Int 2 | 0.9034 (0.05854) | - | 0.9271 (0.06338) |
| Contr | 0.9124 (0.04997) | 0.9101 (0.05341) | ||
| Viljanen et al. (2003) Neck disability index (0–80) |
Int 1 | 29 (15.4) | - | 19 (15.5) |
| Contr | 26 (13.8) | 17 (13.7 ) | ||
| Normal life limited by pain (0–10) | Int 1 | 2.6 (2.3) | 1.5 (2.0) | |
| Contr | 2.3 (2.0) | 1.3 (1.8) | ||
| Work limited by neck pain (0–10) | Int 1 | 3.3 (2.3) | 2.0 (2.3) | |
| Contr | 2.8 (2.1) | 1.5 (1.9) | ||
| Subjective workability (0–10) | Int 1 | 7.7 (1.1) | 7.9 (1.2) | |
| Contr | 7.8 (1.2) | 8.0 (1.4) | ||
| Nikander et al. (2006) | Int 2 | 38 (14) | - | 16 (16) |
| Contr | 38 (15) | 26 (16) | ||
| Salo et al. (2010) | Int 1 | 0.8962 (0.06298) | - | 0.9209 (0.05704) |
| Contr | 0.9124 (0.04997) | 0.9101 (0.05341) |
Source: Authors’ own work
Contr, control; Int, intervention; N/R, not reported; SD, standard deviation.