Original Research Article
Year: 2020 | Month: February | Volume: 10 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 125-130
A Comparative Study between Stretching With Postural Modification versus Stretching Alone In Smartphone Users with Neck Disability
Ferdinand Robert1, Sukitha. M2, Kannan Dhasaradharaman3, M. P. Thenmozhi4, S. Kohilavani4
1Professor Cum Vice Principal, 2BPT Student, 3Professor Cum Principal, 4Professors
JKKMMRF College of Physiotherapy, Komarapalayam, Tamilnadu, India
Corresponding Author: Kannan Dhasaradharaman
ABSTRACT
Aim: The aim of study is to compare the effectiveness of stretching with postural modification and stretching alone in smart phone users with neck disability.
Objectives
1.To find out the effect of stretching with postural modification in smart phone users.
2.To find out the effect of stretching alone in smart phone users.
3.To compare the effect of stretching with postural modification and stretching alone in smartphone users with neck disability.
Method: The study was quasi-experimental study maximum of 30 participants were selected for those who met the inclusion criteria and divided into two groups Group A and Group B. The patients were explained about the treatment technique before treatment application. Group A was given stretching and postural modification and Group B was given stretching alone. Paired t-test, unpaired “t”- test were used.
Results: There In the analysis and interpretation of visual analogue scale for pain which showed that there was statistically significant difference between pre Vs post test results of Group A and Group B and there was significant reduction of pain in Group B compared to Group A in response to treatment. There was significant improvement of goniometry measures in Group B compared with Group A in response to treatment.
Conclusion: The study was concluded that the results showed that stretching with postural modification as more effective in reducing pain and improving neck disability in patients with neck disability when compared with stretching alone.
Key words: Vas, Goniometer, Postural Modifications, Neck Disability.