The aim of the study is to compare the effects of supervised exercises, video based exercises and control group on muscle strength, muscle endurance, pain and upper extremity function in dentists with musculoskeletal pain. Participants were randomly divided into 3 groups: Supervised exercise group (SEG), video based exercise group (VEG) and control group (CG). Both SEG and VEG were given same exercises but SEG did the exercises with a experienced physiotherapist while VEG did it through videos 3 days a week for 12 weeks. CG was only given postural education.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
60
strengthening deep neck flexors, serratus anterior middle and lower trapez stretchening upper trapezius, levator scapula
strengthening deep neck flexors, serratus anterior middle and lower trapez stretchening upper trapezius, levator scapula
Dokuz Eylul University
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)
Change in pain
change in pain was assessed by using algometer
Time frame: Before training and after 12 weeks of training
change in deep cervical flexor and extensor muscle endurance
change in cervical flexor and extensor muscle endurance was assessed by physiotherapist
Time frame: Before training and after 12 weeks of training
change in scapular muscle endurance
change in scapular muscle endurance was assessed by physiotherapist
Time frame: Before training and after 12 weeks of training
change in core static and dynamic endurance
change in core static and dynamic endurance was assessed by physiotherapist
Time frame: Before training and after 12 weeks of training
functional assessment
functional assessment was assessed using DASH Questtionnaire
Time frame: Before training and after 12 weeks of training
neck disability
neck disability was assessed using neck disability index
Time frame: Before training and after 12 weeks of training
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