The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of cervical stabilization exercises on pain intensity level, cervical range of motion, proprioception, and handgrip strength in sedentary office workers.
Age range between 25 and 35 years.
Both male and female patients were included.
Informed consent was obtained from all participants.
Subjects with cervical pain lasting for more than 3 months (chronic pain).
Unwillingness to participate in the treatment.
Pre-existing heart or respiratory diseases.
Acute cervical pain.
Cervical disc or spondylosis.
Parallel
cervical stabilization exercises
Other interventionNeck stabilization exercises included the following: Chin tuck, cervical extension, Shoulder shrugs, Shoulder rolls, Scapular retraction
Ultrasound therapy
DeviceThe Chattanooga Intelect ultrasound made in America. Year of production: 2013. It was clinically proven to provide the best possible treatment outcomes by utilizing a high-quality transducer to ensure maximum ultrasound delivery to the treatment area. The output is a clean, culminated beam with the lowest available beam non-uniformity ratio
traditional treatment program
Other interventionUS, IR and therapeutic exercise program that consisted of Stretching exercises included the following: 1) stretching pectoralis muscle, placing both hands on the occipital area and pulling the elbows back up, and performing arm abduction and external rotation. 2) Stretching the cervical extensors, placing both hands on the occipital area in a sitting position followed by a flexed neck posture with the head down to stretch the cervical extensors.
Infrared therapy
DeviceInfrared therapy is a non-invasive treatment modality that uses infrared light to promote healing, reduce pain, and improve circulation. It involves the application of infrared light, which penetrates deep into the tissues, providing therapeutic benefits.
handgrip strength
Handgrip strength is a crucial measure of overall muscle strength and function to assess the functionality of the hand and forearm muscles. This measure is typically obtained using a handgrip dynamometer, a device that quantifies the maximum isometric strength of the hand and forearm muscles.
cervical range of motion
Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) refers to the degree of movement in the neck and cervical spine across different planes of motion. It is an important measure of neck flexibility and function, encompassing movements such as flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation. Assessing CROM is crucial in diagnosing and managing various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions affecting the neck. This measure is typically obtained using CROM devices that play a pivotal role in accurately quantifying the range of motion in various planes, including flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation.
cervical pain
Cervical pain, commonly known as neck pain, is a prevalent condition characterized by discomfort, stiffness, or aching in the cervical spine-the region of the spine that comprises the neck. This condition can arise from various causes, ranging from muscle strain to more complex structural issues, and it can significantly impact a person's quality of life, daily activities, and functional capabilities. This measure is typically obtained using Alternate Visual Analog Scale in Hausa (VAS-H). The VAS-H was used to measure the level of pain experienced by the patients. Patients were asked to rate their pain on a scale of 0-10, with 0 indicating no pain/no interference and 10 indicating the worst possible pain/extreme interference. The alternate VAS-H has been shown to have high validity, increased patient compliance, greater sensitivity, and reduced bias.
cervical proprioception
Cervical proprioception refers to the sensory ability of the neck muscles and joints to perceive their position and movement in space. This sensory feedback is critical for maintaining balance, coordinating head and eye movements, and performing complex motor tasks. Impaired proprioception in the cervical region can contribute to dizziness, balance disorders, and increased risk of injury. This measure is typically obtained using CROM devices that play a pivotal role in accurately quantifying the range of motion and proprioception in various planes, including flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation.
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