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Understanding Sleep Quality and Waking Cervico-Thoracic Symptoms
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Susan J. Gordon, PhD, B App Sc (Physio).1
Karen A. Grimmer-Somers, PhD, M Med Sc, B Physio, Cert Health Ec.2
Patricia Trott , Dip Physio, M Sc, FACP.3
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Senior
Lecturer, School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine and
Rehabilitation Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville
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Professor
of Allied Health, School of Health Sciences, University of
South Australia
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Associate
Professor, School of Health Sciences, University of South
Australia.
Citation:
Gordon, S., Grimmer,
K., Trott, P. Understanding sleep quality and waking cervico-thoracic
symptoms. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice.
April 2007, Volume 5 Number 2.
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Abstract
Purpose: Using data from an epidemiological study described
elsewhere (Gordon et al 2002 & 2007), multivariate logistic
regression models were constructed to explore the association
between sleep position, factors related to sleep quality, and the
prevalence of waking symptoms (cervical spine pain and stiffness,
headache, and aching in scapulae or arm regions). Method: A causal
model was developed in which putative exposures were tested for
their association with sleep quality, which was considered as an
antecedent cause of waking cervico-thoracic symptoms. Results:
Factors which significantly constrained sleep quality were
identified as the presence of a medical condition, past history of
injury or accident to the cervical spine, sleep position, and
nocturnal bruxism. Poor sleep quality was significantly related to
waking cervico-thoracic symptoms. Conclusions: The significant
relationships between these factors highlight the need for
assessment of all possible causes of waking cervico-thoracic
symptoms in the clinical setting. |
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Keywords
and terms: Cervical spine, pain, headache, risk
factors, sleep quality, sleep position |
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