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Effectiveness of Snag And Deep Neck Flexors Strengthening Exercise on Pain, Disability and Forward Head Posture in Text Neck Syndrome

E-Book  December 16, 2024 |  editor editor |  Physiotherapy, Uncategorized
Amina Shajahan1, J. Andrews Milton2,  Fidha Sidheek3, Jabir S4, Parvathy G.M5, Arya P.V6
Corresponding Author:
1.Physiotherapist, Gokulam Health Centre, Attingal, Kerala, India. Email: amisraf.1998@gmail.com
Co-Authors:
2.Professor cum Principal, Bethany Navajeevan College of Physiotherapy, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
3.Physiotherapist, Physio abroad, Surat, Gujarat, India
4.Lecturer, Hillside College of Physiotherapy Bangalore, India
5.Assistant Professor, Bethany Navajeevan College of Physiotherapy, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
6.Physiotherapist, Attukal Devi Institute of Medical Sciences, Attukal, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Abstract

Background: Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal condition in our modern society. Neck is responsible for supporting the weight of the head. In recent time, the advancement in Mobile technology has lead to more people who spent their time using Smart phone, Laptop, e-reading &social media. The combination of repetitive movements, poor posture, and overuse of phones without taking breaks can cause overuse syndrome, repetitive stress injuries.  

Methodology: Pre-and post-study design with a sample size of 30 subjects with Text Neck Syndrome were selected based on inclusion criteria. They were randomly allocated into 2 groups.   Experimental was treated with Sustained natural apophyseal glide (SNAG), Deep neck flexors (DNF) Strengthening & Postural correction, Control group was treated with postural correction only. Subjects were treated in 3 sessions per week for a period of 6 weeks. Neck disability index, cranio vertebral measurement using Kinovea software was measured at baseline and 6 weeks after intervention. The result was analyzed statistically.

Result: Pain, disability and forward head posture scores significantly improved in both groups.  Experimental group shows greater improvement in pain, disability and forward head posture than control group in subjects with Text neck syndrome.

Conclusion: SNAG and DNF strengthening is effective in improving pain, disability and forward head posture.  

Keywords: Text neck syndrome, SNAG, Deep neck flexors strengthening, Postural correction, Forward head posture.

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