Efficacy of neck stabilization exercises in the improvement of muscle endurance & function in subjects with chronic neck pain

INTRODUCTION : Neck disorders remain a common problem in modern, industrialized countries. Neck pain is common ailment occurring in all age groups affecting 50-70% people prevalence of neck pain are diagnosed and is common for women 45% than men 38%. Neck pain is the most common among computer professionals. Neck disorders are common and costly problem in the community, affecting 70% of people at some point in their life. Literature shows there is strong relationship between the cervical posture and neck pain. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: The purpose of study is to find the efficacy of neck stabilization exercises in the improvement of muscle endurance and function in subjects with chronic neck pain. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY: • To find out the effect of Conventional neck exercises in the improvement of muscle endurance and function in subjects with chronic neck pain. • To find out the effect of Craniocervical flexion exercises in the improvement of muscle endurance and function in subjects with chronic neck pain. • To compare the effect of conventional neck exercises and Craniocervical flexion exercises in the improvement of muscle endurance and function in subjects with chronic neck pain. METHODS : Study Design - Randomized control trail with one experimental group and one control group. Study Setting - K.G. Information system (P) Limited (KGISL) and Outpatient department- K.G College of physiotherapy, K.G Hospital, Coimbatore. Study Population - Subjects with neck pain in KGISL were selected for the study after due consideration of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Who are working in medical transcription division of KGISL. Study Duration - The study was conducted for a duration of 8 weeks. Selection of Samples - Total of 40 subjects were included for the study using simple random sampling method. RESULTS : The unpaired ‘t’ test analyses for the Post test variables for Both groups measuring Neck muscle endurance using Pressure bio feedback unit is shown in table IX. There was a significant difference shown between the Groups. Group B subjects show superior to that of Group A. The ‘t’ value for the post test variables for both groups is 9.668. CONCLUSION : 1. There is a significant improvement in muscular endurance in both the groups. 2. There is a significant reduction in neck disability in both the groups. 3. When compared with Group A (Control group), Group B showed a marked improvement on muscle endurance. 4. When compared with Group A ( Control group), Group B showed a marked Reduction of neck disability as measured with neck disability index. So this study concludes that the disability following neck pain and muscular endurance of neck were significantly improved through application of craniocervical flexion exercises than conventional neck exercises.