Effectiveness of motor imagery training in women with chronic neck pain: a single-blind, randomized controlled trial (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

• MIT improved pain and function in chronic neck pain.
• Significant differences versus controls at 4 and 12 weeks.
• Single-blind RCT with 60 women; moderate to large effect sizes.

"This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of motor imagery training (MIT) in women with chronic neck pain. Results show significant improvements in pain intensity and functional disability compared to a control group. MIT may serve as an adjunctive therapy in physiotherapy practice."