The Impact of Chronic Neck Pain on Respiratory Functions among Female University Students

Abd-Eltawab, Amany E.; Ameer, Mariam A.

doi:10.31584/jhsmr.2021843

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“…In developing countries, mechanical neck pain is most common in university students. 4 A study conducted by Gharib and Hamid 5 in Saudi Arabia showed that the prevalence rate of cervical pain among female university students was 54%.…”

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Effect of Kinesio taping versus mechanical cervical traction combined with physiotherapy program on chronic neck pain in young female university students

Abd-Eltawab,

Ameer

2023

Hong Kong Physiother. J.

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Background: Mechanical neck pain is common among young female university students and can lead to disability and reduced physical activity. Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of Kinesio taping (KT) to mechanical cervical traction (MCT) on young female university students with chronic neck pain. Methods: Sixty young female university students with mechanical neck pain participated in this study; their ages ranged from 19 years to 23 years. They were assigned to three equal groups: the control group (A) received infrared, massage, stretching, and strengthening exercises three days per week for 6 weeks. Experimental group B received cervical traction in addition to the same program as the control, and experimental group C received KT in addition to the same program as the control group. Absolute pain intensity by the visual analogue scale (VAS) and neck disability index (NDI) were measured pre-and post-treatment intervention. Data were gathered at baseline, and after 6 weeks of intervention for three groups. Results: The MANOVA test showed a significant reduction in NDI and pain level after 6 weeks between pre-and post-treatment intervention in group B ([Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text], respectively). There was a significant reduction in pain after 6 weeks in group C. There was also a significant reduction in NDI and pain level after 6 weeks in group B versus control group ([Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text], respectively). In addition, a significant reduction in pain level and NDI after 6 weeks was detected in group B compared to group C ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text], respectively) while a significant reduction in pain level only between the control group (A) and group C was detected ([Formula: see text]). Conclusion: In young female university students with mechanical neck pain, cervical traction combined with physiotherapy program was found to be more effective than KT with physiotherapy program or physiotherapy program alone in reducing pain and enhancing functional abilities after 6 weeks. This will help physiotherapists make more informed decisions concerning the clinical effects of MCT.

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Effect of Kinesio taping versus mechanical cervical traction combined with physiotherapy program on chronic neck pain in young female university students

Abd-Eltawab,

Ameer

2023

Hong Kong Physiother. J.

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The effect of a rehabilitation neck exercise program on biomechanical head alignment, neck pain, and disability among nursing students: A randomized controlled trial

Abd-Eltawab,

Shormana,

Elsherbini

et al. 2024

JMSR

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Objectives: The objectives of this study were to investigate the effect of a rehabilitation neck exercise program (RNEP) on head alignment, neck pain, and disability among nursing students. Methods: The present study involved 360 university nursing students, with 180 in an experimental group and 180 in a control group. The experimental group received an RNEP consisting of isometric, stretching, and range of motion (ROM) exercises for four weeks, while the control group was instructed to maintain their present level of physical exercise. The measurements obtained from the visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, neck disability index (NDI), and ruler measurements for the ROM were taken before and after treatment for both groups. Results: The present work showed a significant difference in the outcome variables for the ruler measurement, NDI and VAS (P < 0.001). Our results showed a significant improvement in ruler measurement and NDI in the experimental group (57.8% and 88.3%, respectively, compared to the control group (0.0%)). On the other hand, those measurements were significantly worse in the control group (28.3% and 63.1%, respectively). The number of participants with no pain was significantly increased in the experimental group (22.8%). The participants with mild pain were increased in the experimental group (40%) compared to baseline (36.1%) while decreased in the control group (35.6%). Conclusion: The controlled rehabilitation neck exercises program reduced the neck pain, disability index, and improved the ROM of upper cervical flexion. The occupational field of nursing requires regular exercises for the neck and cervical muscles.

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The Impact of Chronic Neck Pain on Respiratory Functions among Female University Students

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Effect of Kinesio taping versus mechanical cervical traction combined with physiotherapy program on chronic neck pain in young female university students

Effect of Kinesio taping versus mechanical cervical traction combined with physiotherapy program on chronic neck pain in young female university students

The effect of a rehabilitation neck exercise program on biomechanical head alignment, neck pain, and disability among nursing students: A randomized controlled trial

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