Effect of McKenzie Approach and Neck Exercises on Forward Head Posture in Young Adults

Deshpande, Vishnupriya; Bathia, Khushboo; Kanase, Smita; Pawar, Amrutkuvar; Jain, Prachi; Patel, Gatha

doi:10.5958/0976-5506.2019.01548.1

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“…This exercise has considerable benefits in changing the value of limited joint motion and is proven to reduce pain. 17 In the study by Jaleha et al, 18 20 At the same time, contract-relax stretching uses isometric contractions with one movement. 21 Contract Relax intervention Stretching also has an impact reduction of pain due to isometric contractions with deep inspiration and stretching followed by maximal expiration rhythmically will produce a reaction rhythmic pumping action anyway so it will help improve blood flow carry metabolic waste products and irritants that cause muscle pain back to the body heart.…”

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Comparison between contract-relax stretching and McKenzie neck exercise on decreasing pain of upper trapezius muscle in peeling onions workers

Lubis,

Susanti,

Yulianti

2023

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Background: Upper trapezius muscle pain is caused by overuse of the neck, hand, and shoulder muscles with the same movement resulting in decreased oxygen supply to the muscles. The treatments that can be given are contract-relax stretching and Mckenzie neck exercise. Contract relax stretching aims to reduce pain with stretching techniques. McKenzie's neck exercise aims to relax muscles, reduce spasms and return the alignment of the neck to a normal position. Methods: This type of research is a pre-experimental study with two pretest and post-test design groups. This design uses two groups to compare the causal relationship between the independent and dependent variables. The research population was peeling onion workers at CV. Anita Jaya Sukses had upper trapezius muscle pain. The sample of this study is a member of the people that meets the inclusion and exclusion criteria with a total of 18 selections. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. The research instrument used is the numeric rating scale (NRS). Results: The Independent Sample T-Test showed that giving contract-relax stretching and McKenzie neck exercise had a significant value of 0.005 (p< 0.05), so H1 was accepted. Conclusion: There is a difference in the effect between contract-relax stretching and McKenzie neck exercise on reducing upper trapezius muscle pain in onion peel workers' CV. Anita Jaya Sukses and McKenzie's neck exercise has proven more effective.

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Comparison between contract-relax stretching and McKenzie neck exercise on decreasing pain of upper trapezius muscle in peeling onions workers

Lubis,

Susanti,

Yulianti

2023

ptji

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“…To address underlying soft tissue imbalances in individuals with FHP, it is recommended to employ therapeutic approaches that strengthen weakened postural muscles and stretch shortened muscles to improve postural alignment. [ 5 ] Specifically, exercises to strengthen scapular retractors and deep cervical flexors, [ 14 ] manual therapy and stabilization exercises, [ 15 ] isometric exercises and stretching techniques, [ 16 ] pressure biofeedback, [ 17 ] and McKenzie exercises [ 18 ] are used to prevent and treat various symptoms. Cervical stabilization exercises are interventions that strengthen the deep cervical flexors and enhance coordination between superficial and deep cervical muscles; they have gained popularity in recent years as an intervention for individuals with FHP.…”

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Effects of cervical stabilization with visual feedback on craniovertebral angle and proprioception for the subjects with forward head posture

Goo,

Oh,

Kim

et al. 2024

Medicine

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Background: This study aimed to identify the effect of cervical stabilization exercise with visual feedback on the craniovertebral angle and proprioception in subjects with forward head posture. Methods: Thirty healthy adults were recruited in the study. Participants were randomly assigned to the stabilization exercise with visual feedback (SE-VF) group (N = 15) or stabilization exercise group (N = 15). The SE-VF group performed cervical stabilization exercise while sitting on a chair without a backrest and checking their side profile in real-time via a monitor 3-m away. The stabilization exercise group performed the same cervical stabilization exercise as the SE-VF group but without visual feedback. Craniovertebral angle (CVA) was measured to quantify forward head posture, and the proprioception of the subjects was evaluated. Results: There was a significant interaction between group and time in CVA and proprioception (P < .05). Additionally, there was no significant difference pre-intervention between the groups (P > .05); however, there was a significant difference post-intervention (P < .05) in CVA and proprioception. Conclusion: The findings of this study showed that the cervical stabilization exercise with visual feedback was effective for the proprioception of subjects. Moreover, the results suggest that visual feedback is effective in cervical stabilization exercise.

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“…1 Longterm computer use can result in a number of health issues, including poor neck posture, musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and upper extremities, obesity, and eyesight impairment. 2,3 Previous research found that people who positioned their monitors and sat incorrectly reported frequent neck and upper back pain. 4 Poor posture during work can continuously increase the static stress on certain soft tissues in the neck and lead to musculoskeletal disorders, eventually impairing work performance and productivity.…”

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Comparison of McKenzie and Isometric Exercises on Neck Functions of Computer Users with Forward Head Posture

Kesoema,

Peni Julianti

et al. 2023

IndoJPMR

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Introduction: Prolonged use of computer can lead to poor posture such as forward head posture (FHP). This posture is associated with imbalance and stiffness of the neck muscles, lack of postural awareness and inappropriate ergonomics, resulting in work-related musculoskeletal disorders. These disturbances can affect the performance and productivity of office workers. Postural awareness training, neck exercises, and modalities are interventions in FHP management. Research that compares the effectiveness of cervical McKenzie and isometric exercise on neck functional score in computer users with forward head posture has not been conducted. Methods: This research was a quasi-experimental. The participants, 24 computer users working at Kariadi Hospital, Semarang, were divided into 2 groups by purposive sampling receiving cervical McKenzie exercise (n=12) and cervical isometric exercise (n=12). Each group received different exercise. Neck functional score was assessed by Neck Disability Index (NDI) questionnaire before and after intervention. The mean differences before and after treatment, as well as between groups was compared statistically using paired t-test. Results: The mean NDI score in the McKenzie group after treatment showed an improvement of 7.84 ± 3.54 with p = 0.002. The mean NDI score in the isometric group after treatment also showed an improvement of 3.93 ± 3.75 with p = 0.004. The difference in NDI score improvement in the cervical McKenzie group was greater than the one in isometric group and statistically significant with p = 0.017. Conclusion: Cervical McKenzie exercise was proved to be more effective in improving neck functional scores in patients with FHP compared to cervical isometric exercise.

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Effect of McKenzie Approach and Neck Exercises on Forward Head Posture in Young Adults

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Comparison between contract-relax stretching and McKenzie neck exercise on decreasing pain of upper trapezius muscle in peeling onions workers

Comparison between contract-relax stretching and McKenzie neck exercise on decreasing pain of upper trapezius muscle in peeling onions workers

Effects of cervical stabilization with visual feedback on craniovertebral angle and proprioception for the subjects with forward head posture

Comparison of McKenzie and Isometric Exercises on Neck Functions of Computer Users with Forward Head Posture

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