Text Neck Syndrome.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group A: Treatment with ELDOA technique applied over cervical spine for three times per week over a period of 4 months. This technique will be performed following hot pack
Sponsors
Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
24 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: •Age between 24 to 40 years •History of chronic neck pain (for at least 3 months) > 3NRS •Palpable taut bands in skeletal muscles •Reduced cervical ROMs of flexion (5cm
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: •Surgery of spine or any extremity •Cervical osteoporosis •Cervical radiculopathy •Spinal or upper extremity infection •Malignancy of upper extremity or thorax •Obesity •Trauma or bony deformity of upper extremity •Dizziness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| This study will improve pain and disability in patients with text neck syndrome. Timepoint: Before intervention and 4 month after intervention. Method of measurement: We will use NDI(neck disability index) and tragus to wall distance test to measure neck disability ,NPRS(numeric pain rating scale) to measure the level of pain intensity. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| This study will improve the range of motion of involved cervical spine in patients with text neck syndrome. Timepoint: Before intervention and 4 months after intervention. Method of measurement: We will use manual goniometer to measure the range of motion of involved cervical spine. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactRaiqa Rafique
Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed