Health Condition 1: M638- Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: NA: NA
Control Intervention1: NA: NA
Sponsors
Galgotias University
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Neck Pain: Individuals diagnosed with chronic non-specific neck pain (lasting more than 12 weeks). 2. Mobile Usage: Regular mobile phone users (spending at least 5 hours daily on mobile devices). 3. Toilet Usage: Habitual use of mobile devices during toilet visits (at least 3 times a week). 4. Willingness to Participate: Individuals providing informed consent to participate in the study. 5. Physical Activity Level: Sedentary to moderately active individuals (assessed via validated physical activity questionnaires).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Specific Neck Conditions: Participants with specific neck pain causes (e.g., trauma, fractures, tumors, or infections). 2. Comorbidities: Individuals with systemic illnesses (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, or rheumatoid arthritis) or neurological conditions affecting posture or pain perception. 3. Surgical History: Previous neck or spinal surgery. 4. Recent Therapies: Participants undergoing physiotherapy, chiropractic treatment, or pain-relief medications in the past 6 weeks. 5. Pregnancy: Pregnant women (to avoid confounding factors related to posture and stress). 6. Non-Compliant Mobile Usage: Individuals who do not habitually use mobile devices in the toilet. 7. Psychological Disorders: Diagnosed cases of anxiety, depression, or other psychiatric illnesses that could influence stress levels.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pressure Pain Threshold by Algometer Craniovertebral angle by APECS software Perceived Stress ScaleTimepoint: At baseline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mobile usage questionnaireTimepoint: Baseline | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactProfDr Aksh Chahal
Galgotias University
Outcome results
None listed