Effectiveness of deep cervical fascial manipulation and yoga postures on pain, function, and oculomotor control in patients with mechanical neck pain: study protocol of a pragmatic, parallel-group, randomized, controlled trial

Table 2 Summary of reporting outcome measures

Variables/outcomes	Methods of analysis
*Primary outcome measure*
NPRS (change of pain score during last week) [∆t₀ *→ t*_3m→ t_6m ]	Repeated measures ANOVA
*Secondary outcome measures*
PSFS (change of functions score) [∆t₀ *- t₄ ], [∆t₀ → t*_3m→ t_6m ]	Repeated measures ANOVA
FABQ [∆t₀ *→ t_3m → t*_6m ]
EEROM [∆t₀ *→ t*_3m ]
Myofascial stiffness [∆t₀ *→ t*_3m ]
Oculomotor control [∆t₀ *→ t*_3m ]

NPRS numerical pain rating scale, PSFS patient-specific functional scale, FABQ fear-avoidance behavior questionnaire, EEROM elbow extension range of motion
t₀ baseline, t₁ week 1, t₂ week 2, t₃ week 3, t₄ week 4, t_3m 3 months following the 1st treatment session, t_6m 6 months following the 1st treatment session

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