Additional Benefits of Neck Exercises in Addition to Ergonomic Training in Office Workers With Neck Pain

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

54

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

October 1, 2023

Primary Completion Date

January 1, 2024

Study Completion Date

February 1, 2024

Conditions
Neck Pain
Interventions
PROCEDURE

Ergonomic training

"1\. Individuals will be given a copy of ergonomic guidelines to follow which includes:~* Organize workstation according to the primary , secondary and tertiary zones.~* Place frequently used items within the reach of an arm.~* Don't move head while reading documents instead raise or lower the eyes to read.~* Correct the monitor height such that the top of the screen is at or slightly lower than eye level.~* Keep reference material upright at desk.~* Avoid slouched postural habits, sit upright.~* Adjust chair height in such a way that it shouldn't compress the thigh.~* Arm rest should be at elbow flexion of 90 degrees.~* Phone must be cradled between neck and shoulder to avoid forward head posture."

PROCEDURE

Neck Exercises

"Neck Exercises Strengthening exercises of Deep cervical flexors,rhomboids,lower Trapezius, Middle Trapezius, serratus anterior.~Neck Stretching of Suboccipitals,Sternocleidomastoid ,Scalenes,Upper trapezius, Levator scapulae,Pectoralis major and minor."

Trial Locations (1)

46000

RECRUITING

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Rawalpindi

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Foundation University Islamabad

OTHER