EFFECTIVENESS OF CERVICAL STABILIZATION EXERCISES WITH FEEDBACK ON RESPIRATORY STATUS IN CHRONIC NECK PAIN PATIENTS WITH FORWARD HEAD POSTURE
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https://doi.org/10.15621/ijphy/2019/v6i3/183874Keywords:
Cervical Stabilization exercises, Chronic Neck Pain, Craniovertebral angle, FHP, FEV1, PImaxAbstract
Background: Chronic neck pain is observed to be commonly kindred with forward head posture (FHP). Rib cage mechanics is found to be altered that decreases thoracic mobility. This reduced mobility of thorax reduces the effectiveness of diaphragm, intercostals, and abdominal muscles in terms of ventilation. Therefore this study was done to evaluate the effectiveness of exercises meant for enhancing the stability of the neck with feedback on neck stabilization exercises with feedback in improving the respiratory status.
Methods: This was an experimental study. Based on inclusion & exclusion criteria, 100 subjects (54 males and 46 females) enrolled for the study, which was further allotted into Experimental and Control groups. The experimental group was given Cervical Stabilization Exercise with feedback in addition to routine Physiotherapy treatment. Control group was given only regular Physiotherapy treatment for six weeks. The digital camera assessed the FHP by measuring of Craniovertebral Angle (CVA). Spirometry assessed pulmonary function (FEV1) and Micro RPM assessed inspiratory muscle strength (PImax). All measurements were taken on the day of study, on 3rd and 6th week
Results: Significant reduction in forward head posture measured by improvement in Craniovertebral angle, improvement in Inspiratory muscle strength (PIMax) and pulmonary functions (FEV1) were found in the group that received cervical stabilization exercises with feedback along with the conventional Physiotherapy (p< 0.05). Therefore it is suggested that cervical stabilization exercises correct the head posture and helps to improve the biomechanics of respiratory muscles.
Conclusion: Cervical stabilization exercise is an effective approach to correct the forward head posture, and it should be included in the intervention measures of patients with forward head posture.
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