The Effects of Gong's Mobilization on Cervical Lordosis, Forward Head Posture, and Cervical ROM in Abnormal Posture of the Cervical Spine of College Students

Gong, Wontae; Bo, Gak Hwang; Lee, Yoonmi

doi:10.1589/jpts.23.531

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“…Gong et al 4) reported that cervical mobilization performed for 40 students with abnormal posture of the cervical spine significantly improved FHP. Bronfort et al 10) also reported that spinal manual therapy combined with exercise, used to treat 191 chronic neck pain patients, resulted in significantly increased ROM.…”

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“…Among treatments aiming to improve the reduced cervical range of motion that results from FHP, spinal mobilizations such as Mulligan mobilization and Gong's mobilization 3,4) , McKenzie exercise 5) , and stretching 6) are known to be effective. Recently, joint mobilization has proven to be effective, and it is now frequently used in clinics 7) .…”

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The Effects of Cervical Mobilization Combined with Thoracic Mobilization on Forward Head Posture of Neck Pain Patients

Lee

Lee²,

Kim

et al. 2013

J Phys Ther Sci

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Abstract.[Purpose] The purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of cervical mobilization combined with thoracic mobilization on neck pain patients' recovery from forward head posture (FHP). [Subjects] Thirty neck pain patients with FHP were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=15) and a control group (n=15).[Methods] The experimental group received cervical mobilization combined with thoracic mobilization and the control group received only cervical mobilization. Cranial vertical angle (CVA) and cranial rotation angle (CRA) were measured before and after the experiment.[Results] The experimental group had significantly greater improvements in CVA and CRA than the control group.[Conclusion] Therefore, we recommend cervical mobilization combined with upper thoracic mobilization for the improvement of FHP in neck pain patients.

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The Effects of Cervical Mobilization Combined with Thoracic Mobilization on Forward Head Posture of Neck Pain Patients

Lee

Lee²,

Kim

et al. 2013

J Phys Ther Sci

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“…Gong's mobilization is intended to induce a normal cervical extension by passively making the patient's cervical posture neutral prior to mobilization. Apophyseal joint gliding and end range passive physiological movement are made concurrent in Gong's mobilization 12) . This technique first neutralizes the patient's cervical position, then begins mobilization using gravity and acceleration by restricting the movement of articular surfaces other than fixed articular surface as much as possible level when inducing mobilization of fixed facet joints using the three-point pressure system.…”

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The Effects of Gong’s Mobilization on the Cervical Range of Motion and the Resting and Concentration States of the Brain of College Students

Jeon

Kim

2012

J Phys Ther Sci

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Abstract. [Purpose] This study examined the effects of Gong's mobilization on the cervical lordosis, forward head posture (FHP), cervical range of motion (ROM), and the resting and concentration states of the brain.[Subjects] Forty college students who had problems with cervical posture and ROM were divided into a Gong's mobilization group (n=20) (an experimental group) and a control group (n=20).[Methods] We performed Gong's mobilization on the experimental group three times per week for four weeks and looked at the effects of Gong's mobilization on cervical lordosis, FHP, and cervical ROM. We also examined the effects of Gong's mobilization on the brain's activation levels by analyzing brain waves during the brain's resting and concentrating states using neuro-feedback equipment.[Results] Gong's mobilization increased cervical lordosis, cervical extension ROM (CER), and the ranges of flexion and extension motion (RFEM). It also decreased FHP and enhanced the brain's resting state, rest-α, low rest-β, and high rest-β waves; and during concentration, it increased high β waves.[Conclusion] Gong's mobilization improved FHP and increased the ROM of the cervical spinal area. These improvements in dynamic parts are effective at enhancing the brain's resting state, which indicates that Gong's mobilization may affect the maximization of the brain's steady state and attention and concentration.

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“…A similar study conducted by Wontae Gong et al (2012) on college going students with decreased cervical range of motion, forward head posture and cervical lordosis reported that Gong's Mobilization is effective in improving cervical range of motion and in correction of forward head posture. 8 …”

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“…Secondly mobility is distributed among the nonmobilizing segments because of lack of stabilization. 8 However there is lack of evidence about the effectiveness of Gong's mobilization in conditions like cervical spondylosis. Hence this study aims to find out the effectiveness of this mobilizing technique in cervical spondylosis.…”

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Effectiveness of Gong's mobilization in cervical spondylosis: a prospective comparative study

Harsulkar

Khatri

Rao

et al. 2015

Int J Community Med Public Health

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INTRODUCTIONCervical Spondylosis (CS) is a common term that denotes degenerative changes that develop with aging, or secondarily as a result of trauma or other pathological condition.1 These degenerative changes in cervical spine may remain asymptomatic or can present as pure axial neck pain, cervical radiculopathy, cervical myelopathy, or cervical myeloradiculopathy.Radiological evidence of asymptomatic CS is seen frequently, with an incidence of 50% over the age of 40 and 85% over the age of 60, neck pain and radiculopathy are relatively common, with about two thirds of the UK population having neck pain at some point in their lives. 2A study done on Indian population reported 78% of radiological changes of CS at C5-C6 and C6-C7 levels in asymptomatic individuals. 3The earliest event is probably a biochemical change in the substance of the disc, resulting in decreased water content. This causes an alteration in the biomechanics of the spine due to loss of the shock absorber-like action of the discs. As a result, secondary changes occur in the other component tissues (facet joints and ligaments) comprising the other elements of articulation between the ABSTRACT Background: Cervical spondylosis is a general term that refers to the degenerative changes that develop either spontaneously with age, or secondarily as the result of trauma or other pathological condition. The symptoms of cervical spondylosis include pain which might be radiating or localized in the neck, limitation of neck movements, postural abnormalities. The aim of this preliminary study was to investigate effectiveness of Gong's Mobilization in the relief of pain, improvement in range of motion and functions in individuals with cervical spondylosis. Methods: Thirty subjects (19 male and 11 female) randomly allocated in two groups (Group A and B) using the coin method. Group A received Gong's mobilization along with hydro collator packs and isometric exercises, group B received Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides (SNAGs) along with hydro collator packs and isometric exercises. The treatment period lasted 4 weeks in total. Pain on visual analogue scale, Range Of Motion (ROM) by universal goniometer and functional disability on neck disability index was assessed on day one pre and post intervention at the end of two weeks and end of 4 th week. Results: The findings of this study suggest that both the interventions are effective in reducing pain, improving ROM and decreasing the level of disability but particularly the Gong's mobilization is more effective (P <0.01) in correcting posture, reducing pain, improving ROM and decreasing the level of disability. Conclusions: Gong's mobilization can be utilized in the treatment of cervical spondylosis.

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The Effects of Gong's Mobilization on Cervical Lordosis, Forward Head Posture, and Cervical ROM in Abnormal Posture of the Cervical Spine of College Students

Cited by 13 publications

References 13 publications

The Effects of Cervical Mobilization Combined with Thoracic Mobilization on Forward Head Posture of Neck Pain Patients

The Effects of Cervical Mobilization Combined with Thoracic Mobilization on Forward Head Posture of Neck Pain Patients

The Effects of Gong’s Mobilization on the Cervical Range of Motion and the Resting and Concentration States of the Brain of College Students

Effectiveness of Gong's mobilization in cervical spondylosis: a prospective comparative study

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