Effectiveness Of Cervical Rehabilitation Program After Thyroidectomy

"(Positional release technique on trapezius muscle): the therapist locate and apply pressure along the tender points in the upper fibers of the trapezius. Lateral flexion of subject's head toward the side of a tender point held for 90 seconds.~(Suboccipital muscle release): The therapist places both his palms under the sub occipital region of the subject with his curled-up fingers and places an upward pressure causing a stretch and distraction for 30 seconds,This technique was performed 3 times in one session.~Stretching of pectoralis muscle:~Pectoralis muscle stretch were performed once daily, completing three repetitions on each side with a 30-second hold. Stretching with repetition of five, three times a day for 1week neck and soulder ROMs"

"1. Relax shoulders and neck sufficiently~2. look down~3. turn face to the right~4. turn face to the left~5. incline head to the right~6. incline head to the left~7. turn shoulders round and round~8. slowly raise hands fully then lower them. patients were asked to perform five repetitions of each stretching exercise, three times per day (morning, afternoon, and evening)."