Year: 2023 | Month: October | Volume: 13 | Issue: 10 | Pages: 152-157
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20231021
Effectiveness of PNF Techniques on Neck Pain and Cervical ROM (Cervical Extension) in College with Text Neck Syndrome – An Experimental Study
Sonali Rajopadhye1, Dr. Priyanka Honkalas2
1Physiotherapy Intern, 2Professor and Community HOD,
PES Modern College of Physiotherapy, Pune, India.
Corresponding Author: Sonali Rajopadhye
ABSTRACT
Background: Smartphone usage has been increased significantly over last decade in college students. As students spends more than 6 hours on their cell phone during a day, Text Neck Syndrome is a growing concern of today’s era. Sustained poor posture of cervical spine and increased screen time results in neck pain, muscle spasm, reduced mobility of cervical spine and discomfort. Various treatment options & corrective interventions should be made to treat Text Neck Syndrome.
Method: This study was conducted to check effectiveness of PNF stretching techniques on Text Neck Syndrome. Total 63 college students were participated in the study between age group of 18-25 years. The pre and post data for neck pain and cervical ROM were collected after a 2 week protocol. VAS score and universal goniometer used as outcome measures.
Results: The study included 63 college students. Unpaired T test were used for data analysis. The pre and post data were calculated. After a 2-week protocol, a significant reduction in neck pain, and improvement in cervical extension ROM was seen (p <0.05).
Conclusion: Due to increasing use of smart phones and prolonged screen time among college students, the Text Neck Syndrome has become a growing concern of today’s era. This study concluded a significant use of PNF stretching techniques on college students with Text Neck Syndrome providing a new corrective intervention for it.
Key words: Text Neck Syndrome, neck pain, PNF Stretching Techniques.