Anusha Prasanth1, Sujith S2, Preethu Mohanan K K3, Deepu C B4
| Corresponding Author: 1Physiotherapist, AKG Memorial Cooperative Hospital Kannur, Kerala, India E-Mail: anushaprasanth31233@gmail.com Co-Authors: 2Asst.Professor, Dept. of Physiotherapy, School of Medical Education, Kottayam, Kerala, India 3Lecturer, Department of Physiotherapy, Akash Institute of Physiotherapy, Bangalore, Karnataka, India 4Professor, Dept of Physiotherapy, School of Medical Education, Angamaly, Kerala, India |
ABSTRACT
| Background of the study: Forward head posture (FHP) is characterized by increased flexion of the lower cervical spine and upper thoracic region and increased extension of the upper cervical spine. Bad posture is a serious health condition which causes more musculoskeletal disorders with aging. Methods: 40 subjects who fulfill the inclusion criteria are selected for the study with 20 subjects each Group A and Group B. Prior consent form will be obtained On the first day pre-test will be conducted using tragus to wall distance to measure neck alignment, visual analogue scale to measure pain, electromyography to measure upper trapezius muscle activity each groups. Then post-test score is obtained at after 3months from each group. Result: There was significant difference in visual analogue scale (t=3.228) tragus to wall distance (3.635) and muscle activity %MVC (9.008) between control and experimental group with level of significance p≤0.05. Experimental group shows greater improvement in tragus to wall distance visual analogue scale and muscle activity. Conclusion: The study concluded that axioscapular muscle activation exercise helps in improving neck alignment, reduce pain and reduce the over activity of upper trapezius muscle in female college students with forward head posture. Keywords: Forward head posture, Axioscapular muscle activation exercise, Neck alignment, Trapezius muscle |
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