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In this single\u2010blind, randomized controlled pilot trial, 40 females (18\u201350 years) with chronic NSNP were allocated to McKenzie (Group A,\n                    <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009=\u200920) or stabilization (Group B,\n                    <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009=\u200920). Outcomes were assessed pre\/post\u2010intervention using JPE, VAS, NPADS, and deep neck flexor endurance tests. Both groups received three sessions\/week for 4 weeks. Between\u2010group analyses used two\u2010way mixed ANOVA; ANCOVA was used to adjust for baseline differences in VAS and left\u2010rotation JPE. Effect sizes were reported as \u03b7p\n                    <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                    and Cohen's\n                    <jats:italic>d<\/jats:italic>\n                    . Although both interventions produced clinically significant within\u2010group improvements across all measured outcomes, mixed ANOVA showed no significant Time\u2009\u00d7\u2009Group interactions for VAS, NPADS, endurance, or JPE flexion\/extension\/right rotation (all\n                    <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009&gt;\u20090.05). A significant Time \u00d7 Group interaction was initially observed for left\u2010rotation JPE (F(1,38)\u2009=\u20097.486,\n                    <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009=\u20090.009,\n                    <jats:italic>\u03b7p<\/jats:italic>\n                    <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                    \u2009=\u20090.165). However, after adjustment for the baseline imbalance, ANCOVA showed no significant between\u2010group difference in left\u2010rotation JPE, indicating comparable efficacy between interventions. ANCOVA also confirmed no significant between\u2010group difference in post\u2010intervention VAS after baseline adjustment. All participants (100%) achieved the Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID) (\u22652\u2010point VAS reduction). In conclusion, both interventions are effective for NSNP, with comparable efficacy across most outcomes. After accounting for baseline differences, no significant between\u2010group superiority was demonstrated, including for left\u2010rotation proprioception.\n                  <\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1002\/ibra.70029","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,7]],"date-time":"2026-09-07T12:20:05Z","timestamp":1788783605000},"page":"290-301","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["A pilot randomized controlled trial comparing McKenzie and stabilization exercises for non\u2010specific neck pain in females aged 18\u201350 years: Effects on proprioception, pain, disability, and deep neck flexor endurance"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"12","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-1243-5151","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Azzam","family":"Alarab","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Physiotherapy Palestine Ahliya University Bethlehem 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