Effects of Corrective Exercises on Posture, Pain, and Muscle Activation of Patients With Chronic Neck Pain Exposed to Anterior-Posterior Perturbation

Mehri, Akram; Letafatkar, Amir; Khosrokiani, Zohre

doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2018.11.032

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“…The ndings con rmed that performing eight-week corrective exercises had a signi cant effect on the NSP among the subjects in the two intervention groups. This is in line with previous ndings showing that corrective exercises improve the neck pain (Mehri, Letafatkar et al 2020). Many studies reported that prolonged sitting or improper neck and shoulder posture during the work, may have some association with NSP among the o ce workers (Lee, Lee et al 2017).…”

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Corrective exercises administered online vs at the workplace for pain and function in the office workers with upper crossed syndrome: Randomized controlled trial

Yaghoubitajani

Bayattork

Andersen

2022

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Objective To evaluate the effects of online-supervised versus workplace corrective exercises on neck-shoulder pain (NSP), sick-leave, postural angles, workability, and electromyography (EMG) of interest muscles among the office workers with the upper crossed syndrome (UCS). Methods We performed a parallel-group randomized control trial at Shahid Beheshti University (SBU), Tehran, Iran. The office workers (n=36) were randomly assigned to online-supervised, workplace, and control groups (each: n= 12). The two intervention groups completed the exercise program for eight weeks, while the control group continued usual activities. Primary (NSP and sick-leave) and secondary outcomes (forward head posture, round shoulders, and round back angles), workability, EMG (upper, middle, lower trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and serratus anterior) were measured using visual analog scale (VAS), questionnaire, photogrammetry, and EMG, respectively. All measurements were performed at the baseline and an 8-week follow-up. Results In both intervention groups, paired t-tests results demonstrated significant differences in NSP, forward head posture, round shoulders, and round back, respectively. In the online-supervised, workability (physical and mental) improved, and upper trapezius and serratus anterior differed in Max., Ave., activation, offset timing changed in the upper trapezius, respectively. Using ANCOVA, the online-supervised group revealed significant differences, including NSP, postural angles, physical and mental workability, and upper trapezius muscle activation. The sick-leave and other variables were not the cases in all groups. Conclusion Online-supervised corrective exercise seems to improve a range of parameters related to work performance. These findings are highly applicable in light of the ongoing COVID pandemic; many workers have to work from home.

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Corrective exercises administered online vs at the workplace for pain and function in the office workers with upper crossed syndrome: Randomized controlled trial

Yaghoubitajani

Bayattork

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2022

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“…Based on the results of the previous studies and a pilot study, 11 subjects are calculated for each group using G*Power software (version 3.0.10, Germany) with an alpha level of 0.05, power (1 − β) of 80%, and effect size of 0.66. It should be noted that the effect size was reported in the previous study that investigated the effects of corrective exercises on neck pain between the intervention and control groups [ 41 ]. However, to avoid the probability of losing the subjects during the research process, the number is considered 15 in every three groups ( N = 45 subjects).…”

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“…Further, the results of some studies indicated that exercises specific to the involved muscles restored malalignment and increased the ability to keep an upright cervical posture during work, as well as improved pain, disability, and the quality of life among office workers [ 37 , 38 ]. On the other hand, considering that different mechanisms may contribute to abnormal scapular movements, pain, abnormal thoracic posture, and imbalance muscle strength or activation [ 39 ], an exercise program can improve neck pain displaying positive and significant alterations in the forward head and protracted shoulder posture, disability, and the timing of superficial neck muscle activation [ 40 , 41 ]. Finally, some positive effects of exercise interventions are presented for improving postural malalignments based on the majority of studies.…”

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Online supervised versus workplace corrective exercises for upper crossed syndrome: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Yaghoubitajani

Gheitasi

Bayattork

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Background and objective Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) including upper crossed syndrome (UCS) are considered as the leading cause of work-related issues worldwide among office workers. Therefore, the present study aims to evaluate the effect of workplace-based versus online-supervised home-based corrective exercises among office workers with UCS. Methods and design To this end, 45 subjects within the age range of 30–45 years are randomly assigned to three groups in the present parallel-group, randomized control trial using a pretest-posttest design. These groups include the subjects who receive online-supervised exercise and workplace exercise containing three sessions of intervention for 8 weeks and the control group receives no intervention while performing routine activities. The primary outcome variables are neck-shoulder pain (NSP) and consequent sick leave due to NSP, followed by alignment, workability, and the surface electromyography of upper, middle, and lower trapezius (UT, MT, and LT), sternocleidomastoid (SCM), and serratus anterior (SA) as the secondary variables. Discussion The present study seeks to assess the effect of workplace versus online-supervised corrective exercise interventions among 45 office workers suffering from UCS. It is expected to improve and reduce the related symptoms including postural malalignment and imbalance muscles after 8 weeks of corrective exercises. If effective, the findings may lead to adherence and work performance among the office workers, and individuals subjected to UCS can use the benefits of an online-supervised intervention. In addition, the findings may be useful in different workplaces as the evidence for employers to benefit from the reduction in the related costs and side effects of work-related neck/shoulder disorders including work disability, productivity loss, time expense, social insurance, work absenteeism, and treatment costs. Finally, clinicians and corrective exercise therapists can consider it as a clinical based-evidence intervention for their further actions. Trial registration Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials IRCT20200729048249N1. Registered on 5 October 2020 (https://en.irct.ir/user/trial/49992/view)

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“…Reikšmingi pokyčiai nustatyti po pratimų programos, skirtos giliesiems kaklo raumenims stiprinti, kaklo judesių mobilumui, skausmui ir disfunkcijai mažinti, kuri vyko 12 savaičių, septynias dienas per savaitę, 45 min. per dieną (Alinia et al, 2019) ir aštuonias savaites (Mehri et al, 2020). Tuo tarpu atlikto tyrimo rezultatai rodo, kad ir po šešių savaičių taikytos kineziterapijos su� šešių savaičių taikytos kineziterapijos su� savaičių taikytos kineziterapijos su� čių taikytos kineziterapijos su� taikytos kineziterapijos sumažėjo jaučiamas smuikininkių kaklinės dalies skausmas.…”

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Effects of Remote Physiotherapy on Neck Pain, Functionality, Fatigue and Sleep Quality in Violinist

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Šilinė

2022

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Background. Due to the high physical and psychological demands of their work, musicians face a variety of musculoskeletal disorders that negatively affect both quality of life and musical performance. The main risk factor for these disorders is poor posture of the violinist. Targeted physiotherapy reduces muscle imbalance and pain, thus improving posture and quality of life. Studies have shown that remote physiotherapy may be effective in musculoskeletal disorders but is not commonly used. Thus, the effects of remote physiotherapy on neck pain, functional status, fatigue, and sleep quality in violinist are still unclear. Aim. To determine the effect of remote physiotherapy on neck pain, functional status, fatigue, and sleep quality in violinist. Methods. The study included 9 women professional violinists. Physiotherapy was applied for 6 weeks, 4 days a week. Pre and post intervention, the subjects were assessed for pain using the visual analogue scale, and the neck disability index, for sleep quality with the Pittsburgh sleep quality index, and for fatigue with the fatigue index. Results. There was a reduction in pain (p <0.001), physical fatigue (p = 0.004) and functional impairment (p = 0.013) after applying physiotherapy. Activity increased (p = 0.016) and sleep quality improved (p = 0.002) after intervention. Conclusion. Remotely-used physiotherapy reduced the pain and fatigue felt by professional violinists and improved functional status and sleep quality. Keywords: posture, telerehabilitation, quality of life, musicians

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Effects of Corrective Exercises on Posture, Pain, and Muscle Activation of Patients With Chronic Neck Pain Exposed to Anterior-Posterior Perturbation

Cited by 18 publications

References 33 publications

Corrective exercises administered online vs at the workplace for pain and function in the office workers with upper crossed syndrome: Randomized controlled trial

Corrective exercises administered online vs at the workplace for pain and function in the office workers with upper crossed syndrome: Randomized controlled trial

Online supervised versus workplace corrective exercises for upper crossed syndrome: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Effects of Remote Physiotherapy on Neck Pain, Functionality, Fatigue and Sleep Quality in Violinist

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