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Effect of Unilateral Mechanical Neck Pain on Cervical Flexion Strength and ROM Among University Students

Meenakshi Singh , Meenakshi Singh1 , Nimra Nasir2

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Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal 12(4):p 195-201, October-December 2019. | DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/potj.0974.5777.12419.4

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Meenakshi Singh, Nimra Nasir. Effect of Unilateral Mechanical Neck Pain on Cervical Flexion Strength and ROM Among University Students. Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal. 2019;12(4):195–201.

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Background: Mechanical neck pain is defined as pain experienced anywhere in the base of skull at ear level to the upper part of back or shoulder. It affects 2/3 of population, usually those employed in desk jobs with a sustained neck posture. The prevalence of neck pain has found to be increasing and is mainly found in female population. The contributing factors for neck pain are poor posture, strenuous activities related to sports or occupation. Mechanical neck pain has an impact on our daily living and cause limitations in activities and work capacity, and induces economic and medical burden on individuals and is a major health issue. There is need to identify the effect of mechanical neck pain on muscular strength and ROM. Methods: Total 50 subjects (male and female) with unilateral mechanical neck pain (duration 3 or more months) with NDI Score ≥10 from age group 18–28 years were recruited in this study. A written consent was taken from all the subjects. General Assessment of the subjects was performed to meet the inclusion criteria. Prior to test subjects were informed about the procedure. To assess the cervical flexor strength, a modified sphygmomanometer was used. The ROM of cervical flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation was measured by using a universal goniometer. Result: The result of this study was analyzed using the Pearson correlation coefficient. The study concludes that there is no significant effect of mechanical neck pain on cervical flexor strength but there is significant effect of mechanical neck pain on cervical flexion and lateral flexion range of motion. Conclusion: Proper biomechanics help the students to work effectively and for longer duration without any neck pain. Any alteration in the biomechanics affecting ROM and strength will lead to pain and affect ADLs. So regular stretching of muscles and neck ROM exercises must be continued especially by students and working people in order to avoid any neck pain and to improve quality of life.

Keywords: Mechanical neck pain; Range of motion; Strength.

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Meenakshi Singh, Nimra Nasir. Effect of Unilateral Mechanical Neck Pain on Cervical Flexion Strength and ROM Among University Students. Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal. 2019;12(4):195–201.

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