Table 1 Study assessments, procedures, and timetable

Time point (day)

0

1 to 7

7

8 to 14

14

42

70

98

Case diagnosis

X

Inclusion criteria

X

Exclusion criteria

X

Informed consent

X

Baseline information log

X

Physical examination

X

Visual analog scale score

X

Randomization allocation

X

Neck physiological function examination

X

X

Intervention and record

X

X

Adverse events record

X

X

McGill pain score

X

X

Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire score

X

X

X

Short-Form 36 measure

X

X

X

Neck pain relapse

X

X

X

X