Relationship Between Neck Posture and Stiffness of Head and Neck Muscles, Pain and Proprioception in Desk Workers

Investigation of the Relationship Between Neck Posture and Stiffness of Head and Neck Muscles, Pain and Proprioception in Desk Workers

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT06012773

Enrollment

112

Registered

2023-08-25

Start date

2021-01-03

Completion date

2023-12-30

Last updated

2025-08-06

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal Health, Work-Related Condition

Keywords

proprioception, pain, neck posture, neck muscle stiffness, desk worker

Brief summary

In our study, posture in desk workers; it aims to evaluate the relationship between cervical range of motion, proprioception, muscle stiffness, posture and pain.

Detailed description

One hundred twelve participants were included in the study. Cervical range of motion and cervical proprioception were evaluated with a cervical range of motion (CROM) goniometer device, and muscle stiffness was evaluated with myotonometer device. Pain was evaluated with visual analog scale, and Migraine disability assessment scale (MIDAS) and Neck disability index. Posture was evaluated with Posture Screen mobile application.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

OTHER

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to 65 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Volunteer individuals aged 18-65 * Individuals using a computer in a sitting position at a desk

Exclusion criteria

* Individuals who have had serious traumatic injuries to the head, neck and shoulder area * Individuals who have undergone any surgery on the head, neck and shoulder region * Individuals with any anomaly in the head, neck and shoulder region

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
neck proprioception	20 months	Cervical range of motion and cervical proprioception were evaluated with a cervical range of motion (CROM) goniometer device.
Neck region muscle stiffness	20 months	stiffness of head and neck muscles stiffness was evaluated with myotonometer device.
Neck posture	20 months	Posture was evaluated with Posture Screen mobile application.
Cervical range of motion	20 months	Cervical range of motion and cervical proprioception were evaluated with a cervical range of motion (CROM) goniometer device.

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Head and neck pain	20 months	Pain was evaluated with visual analog scale, and Migraine disability assessment scale (MIDAS) and Neck disability index.

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results