Effects of Kendall Exercise Versus Gong's Mobilization in Text Neck Syndrome. A Pilot Study

Riphah International University12 enrolled

Overview

This project was a pilot randomized trial conducted to compare the effects of Kendall exercise and Gong's mobilization on pain, range of motion, function and strength in text neck syndrome so that we can have best treatment option for patients with neck pain

Non Probability Convenient sampling was done. Patients following eligibility criteria from Fatima hospital Sargodha were considered. Sample size was calculated 12. Participants were randomly allocated in two groups equally via convenient sampling method. Baseline assessment was done initially. Group A was given Kendall exercise and Group B was given Gong's mobilization along with conventional physiotherapy treatment (hot pack). Duration of research was almost 6 months. Participants were treated 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Pre and Post treatment readings were taken in 1st session and 4th week period respectively. Assessment was done via Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS),Neck Disability index (NDI), Universal goniometer and Modified sphygmomanometer test. All participants were provided written informed consent prior to commencement of the procedures. They were free to quit the treatment at any stage of research. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 23.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Neck Pain

Interventions

Kendall exerciseOTHER

consist of stretch of pectoralis major and neck extensor strengthening of deep neck flexors and scapular retractor

Gong's mobilizationOTHER

it is combination of glide along the facet joint and concurrent movement of cervical spine

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 35 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Young adults * more than one year using a smartphone * Using smart phone for more than 2 hours a day * Craniovertebral angle(CVA)less than 53° * Score of more than 3 on NPRS and more than 10 on NDI Exclusion Criteria: * Spinal infection or inflammatory disorder * Neck surgery or trauma * Torticollis, scoliosis * Malignancy, pregnancy * Diagnosed cases of disc prolapse, stenosis, herniation, spondylolisthesis and osteoporosis * Current use of any medication or physical therapy treatment.

Locations (1)

Riphah IU

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Numeric pain rating scale

Numeric pain rating scale range from 0-10, 0 means no pain- 10 means severe pain First checked at baseline and than 4th week

Time frame: 4th week

Range of Motion

All ranges of neck: 80° to 90° of flexion, 70° of extension, 20° to 45° of lateral flexion, and up to 90° of rotation to both sides. All ranges other than the written will be considered abnormal. First checked at baseline and than 4th week

Time frame: 4th week

Neck Disability Index

Each of the 10 items is scored from 0 - 5. The maximum score is therefore 50. o means no pain 5 means maximum pain Each of the 10 items is scored from 0 - 5. The maximum score is therefore 50.0 means no disability, 50 means full limitation.A higher score indicates more patient-rated disability. First checked at baseline and than 4th week

Time frame: 4th week

Modified Sphygmomanometer test

It is used to measure strength of muscles. change in 2mm cause minimal detectable change. First checked at baseline and than 4th week

Time frame: 4th week

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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