Text Neck Syndrome
Conditions
Keywords
Disability, Neck pain, Range of motion, Kendall exercise, Sahrmann exercise
Brief summary
The study was conducted to determine the comparative effects of Sahrmann and Kendall exercises on pain, range of motion and disability in patients with text neck syndrome.
Interventions
OTHERSahrmann exercise
Sahrmann exercises which include Deep Neck Flexor Activation (Chin Tucks), Cervical Flexion with Scapular Stabilization, Shoulder Blade Retractions, Controlled Cervical Rotations, Scapular Depression with Resistance Bands, Neck Flexion Isometric, Cervical Side Bending with Resistance, Thoracic Extension Exercises. Each containing 5 repetitions, each held for 5-10 seconds, Total 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks.
OTHERKendall exercise
Kendall exercise includes Deep Neck Flexor Activation (supine chin tucks) for 2 to 8s, stretch cervical extensors, Scapular Retraction with resistance, Pectoralis major and minor stretch. Each posture was maintained for 30s and 6 sets of 12 repetitions were performed with 3 sessions per week on alternate days for 4 weeks.
Both groups were given Standard Physical Therapy treatment including hot pack (applying a moist heat pack to the neck for 7-10 minutes, relaxing muscles, and alleviating pain. Use a towel as a barrier to avoid burns.) and Soft Tissue Mobilization Protocol (involves applying targeted pressure to neck muscles, releasing tension and improving circulation. Additionally, postural education focused on maintaining an upright posture while using mobile devices. This involved holding the device close to eye level and using it while either standing or sitting. Repeat 2-3 times daily for 4 weeks.
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Aged from 18 to 35 years * Both male and female were included. * Participants who used smartphone for more than 2 hours daily * Participant with neck pain aggravated by sustained posture, stiffness on neck and neck turning, the Craniovertebral angle (CVA) \<50° * Participant with rounded shoulder angle (RSA) greater than 52° (51) * Participants with pain greater than 5 on numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) * Participants with neck disability index (NDI) of \>10
Exclusion criteria
* • Participants with any spinal infection example: osteomyelitis * Participant with any inflammatory condition example: rheumatoid arthritis * Participant with any previous cervical surgery * Traumatic injury * Torticollis, and scoliosis or any pregnant females * Participant with any disc prolapse or other spinal issues like stenosis, herniation of disc, spondylolisthesis and osteoporosis * Participants taking pain related medication or have gone under physical therapy sessions * Participant with Malignancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Numeric Pain Rating Scale | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks | The Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is a subjective measure in which individuals rate their pain on an eleven-point numerical scale. The scale is composed of 0 (no pain at all) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). |
| Neck Disability Index | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks | Neck pain disability index is used for the disability of the neck or the impact of neck pain on a person. This 10-item questionnaire is used to assess the patient overall quality of life as well as the personal ability to perform activities of daily living. It has various categories ranging from personal care, lifting, reading etc. it has a scoring range from zero disability. The greater the scored the higher the disability of neck. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ROM Cervical Spine (Flexion) | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks | Changes in cervical spine flexion ROM at baseline and 4th week of intervention was measured using goniometer. |
| ROM Cervical Spine (Extension) | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks | Changes in cervical spine extension ROM at baseline and 4th week of intervention was measured using goniometer. |
| ROM Cervical Spine (Lateral Flexion) Left Side | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks | Changes in cervical spine Lateral flexion on left side ROM at baseline and 4th week of intervention was measured using goniometer. |
| ROM Cervical Spine (lateral Flexion) Right Side | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks | Changes in cervical spine lateral flexion on right side ROM at baseline and 4th week of intervention was measured using goniometer. |
| ROM Cervical Spine (Rotation) Left Side | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks | Changes in cervical spine rotation on left side ROM at baseline and 4th week of intervention was measured using goniometer. |
| ROM Cervical Spine (Rotation) Right Side | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks | Changes in cervical spine rotation on right side ROM at baseline and 4th week of intervention was measured using goniometer. |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORSaba Rafique, MS-OMPT
Riphah International University
Outcome results
None listed