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KMID : 0357220110230010029
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2011 Volume.23 No. 1 p.29 ~ p.35
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The Effect of Neck Exercises on Neck and Shoulder Posture and Pain in High School Students
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Lee Myoung-Hyo
Song Ju-Min
Kim Jin-Sang
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of neck exercises on neck-shoulder posture and pain of high school students with neck disorders.
Methods: Twenty seven subjects were randomly assigned to one of 3 groups a craniocervical flexion training group (CCFT), a neck strengthening exercise group (ST), and a basic stretching exercise group (CG). CCFT and ST exercised five times a week for eight weeks under the researcher’s guidance. The control group performed basic stretching exercises. Diagnostic radiologic equipment was used for the measurement of neck-shoulder posture. Neck disability index, and numeric rating scales were used.
Results: The CCFT showed a significant pre-post treatment difference on measures of neck flexion angle and forward shoulder angle changes compared to the ST and CG groups (p<0.05). The CCFT group also showed a significantly greater improvement on the neck disability index and numeric rating scales changes than the ST and CG groups (p<0.01).
Conclusion: Because CCFT decreases neck flexion angle, forward shoulder angle, neck disability index, and pain in the forward head posture, it is useful for treating patients with neck disorders.
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KEYWORD
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Craniocervical flexion training, Forward head posture, Neck exercise
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