Effect of kinesthetic and visual motor imagery with biofeedback on cervical position sense and balance in patients with mechanical neck pain: Randomized controlled trial.

This article investigates the effects of kinesthetic and visual motor imagery (MI) training combined with conventional physical therapy on balance, cervical proprioception, neck function, and pain in patients with mechanical neck pain. In a randomized controlled trial involving 44 patients, the study group receiving MI training alongside conventional therapy showed significantly greater improvements in cervical joint position sense, neck disability index scores, pain levels, and multidirectional balance reach compared to the control group receiving conventional therapy alone. The findings suggest that MI training with biofeedback enhances sensorimotor integration and neuromotor control, thereby improving postural stability and reducing pain and disability in mechanical neck pain patients. The study highlights MI as a promising adjunct to rehabilitation for improving cervical proprioception and functional outcomes.