Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Implications and Recommendations From the Neck Pain Task ForceClinical Practice Implications of the Bone and Joint Decade 2000–2010 Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders: From Concepts and Findings to Recommendations
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Development of Concepts
The Neck Pain Task Force Conceptual Model for the onset, course, and care of Neck Pain was developed via an iterative process that spanned almost the full duration of the Neck Pain Task Force. The conceptual model, which is described in detail in Guzman et al, provided the framework for the formulation of the clinical practice summary statements and recommendations, and includes a classification system for neck pain case definitions.1
Synthesis of the Evidence
The methodology chosen by the Neck Pain Task Force to
Concepts
At times neck pain may be inconsequential to the point that the pain is noticed only with prompting; or the individual rapidly forgets having experienced the episode. Other times, neck pain severity or circumstances may prompt people to seek care, reduce activities and/or file a claim to access financial benefits or compensation.1
Neck pain is a ubiquitous symptom, and only a minority of people with neck pain seek healthcare. Who seeks clinical care is likely determined by multiple factors,
Discussion
The key concepts, findings, and recommendations described in this article are the result of over 6 years of literature review, research, and discussion by a 12-member multidisciplinary Scientific Secretariat of the Bone and Joint Decade 2000–2010 Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders, supported by a 17-member international and multidisciplinary Advisory Committee.11 The detailed results and findings are reported in multiple articles in this supplement.2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
Acknowledgment
The Bone and Joint Decade 2000–2010 Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders was supported by grants from the following: National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Company (USA); Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association (Canada); State Farm Insurance Company (USA); Insurance Bureau of Canada; Länsförsäkringar (Sweden); The Swedish Whiplash Commission; Jalan Pacific Inc. (Brazil); Amgen (USA). All funds received were unrestricted grants. Funders had no control in planning, research
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Reprinted from Guzman J et al. Clinical practice implications of the Bone and Joint Decade 2000–2010 Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders. From Concepts and Findings to Recommendations. Spine 2008;33:S199-S213. Reprinted with permission from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins