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العنوان
The efficacy of therapeutic exercise and supplementary rest-breaks on neck discomfort and functional performance in computer users /
الناشر
Doaa Mohamed Abdulhadi ,
المؤلف
Doaa Mohamed Abduhadi
هيئة الاعداد
باحث / Doaa Mohamed Abduhadi
مشرف / Neveen Abdel Latif Abd El Raoof
مشرف / Kadrya Hosny Battecha
مناقش / Neveen Abdel Latif Abd El Raoof
تاريخ النشر
2017
عدد الصفحات
132 P. :
اللغة
الإنجليزية
الدرجة
ماجستير
التخصص
العلاج الطبيعي والرياضة والعلاج وإعادة التأهيل
تاريخ الإجازة
25/9/2017
مكان الإجازة
جامعة القاهرة - علاج طبيعي - Basic Sciences
الفهرس
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Abstract

Background: Neck pain and forward head posture in computer users is believed to occur as a consequence of adopting a sustained non-neutral posture, Cranio-cervical Flexion Training targeting deep cervical flexors muscles as well as frequent rest breaks are thought to have a positive effect on neck pain for computer users without negatively affecting workers{u201F} functional performance (productivity and accuracy). Literature supports workstation changes should be made on-site, accompanied with frequent rest breaks and exercise. Purpose: This study was done to investigate the possible effect of craniocervical flexion training and supplemental rest breaks on neck discomfort and work accuracy in computer users. Material and methods: 24 data entry computer users working in Wadi Elneel Hospital, from both genders were randomly assigned into 2 groups of equal number (2A3 control & 2B3 study) each contains (9 males and 3 females) using computers for a minimum of 6 h/day; 5 days/week, aged between 21 to 35 years old. Both groups received a lecture on proper posture during work, workstation set up assessment and modification but only group 2B3 received craniocervical flexion training and supplementary rest breaks daily throughout the course of six weeks of the study. Pain intensity, functional neck disability, workstation setup, work habitual posture, and productivity were measured before and after intervention using Visual Analogue Scale, Neck Disability Index, ergonomic self-assessment checklist, Digital Imaging for Postural Assessment method (DIPA) and error rate, respectively. Variables were assessed between groups at baseline and 6 weeks later post-intervention