Issue №5-22, 2023

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https://doi.org/10.38025/2078-1962-2023-22-5-48-53

Effect of Stabilization Exercises on Craniovertebral Angle and Cervical Range of Motion among Visual Display Users with Forward Head Posture

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1 ORCIDSingh Shyama, 1 ORCIDSibbalа Nagaraj

1 Department of Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapy, Padmashree Institute of Physiotherapy, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India


ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION. VDT (video display terminal or visual display terminal) is used, especially in ergonomic studies, for the computer display. When using a VDT, static posture raises muscle tension, which causes a variety of neuromuscular symptoms, most frequently in the upper body, including discomfort, numbness, loss of function, and other symptoms. The advent of the technological revolution has rendered modern computing and communication tools indispensable for both professional and recreational purposes. The companies have extended its market reach by introducing their computing products, specifically Video Display Terminals (VDTs), beyond the confines of traditional business settings to include personal laptops used in residential spaces such as bedrooms.
AIM. The study aimed to compare the effects of stabilization exercises vs traditional exercise on cervical range of motion and the Craniovertebral angle in VDT users with a forward head posture.
MATERIALS AND METHODS. Comparative study design with 26 participants, comprising both genders with forward head posture between the ages of 20 and 35. Following selection, subjects were randomly divided into two groups: Group A, which received stabilization exercises, consist of 12 subjects; Group B, with 14 subjects; the main outcome measures were cervical range of motion and Craniovertebral angle.
RESULTS. Group A shows statistically substantial improvement in all the outcomes. Group B also shows statistically significant improvement in selected cervical range of motion; however, the group did not improve the Craniovertebral angle and cervical rotations substantially.
CONCLUSION. The results of the current study showed that stabilizing exercises are superior to conventional training in reducing the craniovertebral angle and increasing cervical range of motion in visual display terminal users with a forward head posture.

KEYWORDS: visual display terminal users, forward head posture, swiss ball, stabilization exercise

Acknowledgments: The study had no sponsorship.

Conflict of interest:: The authors declare no apparent or potential conflicts of interest related to the publication of this article.

For citation: Shyama S., Nagaraj S. Effect of Stabilization Exercises on Craniovertebral Angle and Cervical Range of Motion among Visual Display Users with Forward Head Posture. Bulletin of Rehabilitation Medicine. 2023; 22(5): 48-53. https://doi.org/10.38025/2078-1962-2023-22-5-48-53 

For correspondence:  Nagaraj Sibbalа, E-mail: nagarajsibbala@gmail.com



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