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Delfa-De-La-Morena, Jose ManuelAuthorMijarra-Murillo, Juan-JoseAuthorNavarro-Lopez, VictorCorresponding AuthorFernandez-Vazquez, DiegoCorresponding Author

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April 14, 2025
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Effects of a Postural Hammock in People with Chronic Neck Pain and Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Publicated to:Medicina-Lithuania. 61 (3): 502- - 2025-03-14 61(3), DOI: 10.3390/medicina61030502

Authors: Delfa-De-La-Morena, Jose Manuel; Mijarra-Murillo, Juan-Jose; Navarro-Lopez, Victor; Fernandez-Vazquez, Diego

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Univ Rey Juan Carlos, Fac Hlth Sci, Cognit Neurosci Pain & Rehabil Res Grp NECODOR, Madrid 28922, Spain - Author
Univ Rey Juan Carlos, Fac Hlth Sci, Dept Physiotherapy Occupat Therapy Rehabil & Phys, Madrid 28922, Spain - Author
Univ Rey Juan Carlos, Fac Hlth Sci, Movement Anal Biomech Ergon & Motor Control Lab LA, Madrid 28922, Spain - Author

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Musculoskeletal disorders (MD) affect over 1.7 billion people worldwide, with neck and low back pain being prevalent and debilitating conditions. Current treatments include various interventions, but novel approaches are needed to improve functionality and reduce disability. To evaluate the effects of a postural hammock on pain and functionality in people with chronic neck and low back pain. Materials and Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with participants experiencing chronic neck and/or low back pain. They were assigned to either an experimental group using a postural hammock or a control group lying on a mat. Participants underwent five sessions of 10 min each over five consecutive days. Results: Forty-three subjects completed the study. While both groups showed improvements, the experimental group exhibited significant increases in hamstring flexibility and pain tolerance, measured through the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and pressure pain thresholds (PPT). Postural hammock use demonstrated potential benefits in pain management and flexibility compared to conventional methods. Conclusions: Using a postural hammock may offer benefits for individuals with chronic back pain. Future research should explore combining hammock therapy with other interventions to enhance outcomes and improve the quality of life for patients with back pain.

Keywords

AdultChronic painFemaleHumansLow back painMaleMiddle agedMusculoskeletal disorderMusculoskeletal disordersNeck painPain managementPain measurementPerformancePosturePressure painQuality of lifeReliabilitySf-3Treatment outcomeValidity

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Medicina-Lithuania due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2025, it was in position 78/332, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Medicine, General & Internal.

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-08-02:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 4 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

    It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

    • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.

    Leadership analysis of institutional authors

    There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Delfa de la Morena, José Manuel) and Last Author (Fernández Vázquez, Diego).

    the authors responsible for correspondence tasks have been Navarro López, Víctor and Fernández Vázquez, Diego.