Effectiveness of Cervical Stabilization Exercises with Feedback On

Effectiveness of Cervical Stabilization Exercises with Feedback On

Int J Physiother. Vol 6(3), 70-74, June (2019) ISSN (Print): 2349 - 5987 ISSN (Online): 2348 - 8336 ORIGINAL ARTICLE EFFECTIVENESS OF CERVICAL STABILIZATION EXERCISES WITH FEEDBACK ON RESPIRATORY STATUS IN CHRONIC NECK PAIN PATIENTS WITH FORWARD HEAD POSTURE *¹Sonia Pawaria ²Dharampal Singh Sudan ²Sheetal Kalra ³Joginder Yadav IJPHY ABSTRACT Background: Chronic neck pain is observed to be commonly kindred with forward head posture (FHP). Rib cage me- chanics is found to be altered that decreases thoracic mobility. This reduced mobility of thorax reduces the effectiveness of diaphragm, intercostals, and abdominal muscles in terms of ventilation. Therefore this study was done to evaluate the effectiveness of exercises meant for enhancing the stability of the neck with feedback on neck stabilization exercises with feedback in improving the respiratory status. Methods: This was an experimental study. Based on inclusion & exclusion criteria, 100 subjects(54 males and 46 fe- males)enrolled for the study, which was further allotted into Experimental and Control groups. The experimental group was given Cervical Stabilization Exercise with feedback in addition to routine Physiotherapy treatment. Control group was given only regular Physiotherapy treatment for six weeks. The digital camera assessed the FHP by measuring of Craniovertebral Angle (CVA). Spirometry assessed pulmonary function (FEV1) and Micro RPM assessed inspirato- ry muscle strength (PImax). All measurements were taken on the day of study, on 3rd and 6th week. Results: Significant reduction in forward head posture measured by improvement in Craniovertebral angle, improve- ment in Inspiratory muscle strength (PIMax) and pulmonary functions (FEV1) were found in the group that received cervical stabilization exercises with feedback along with the conventional Physiotherapy (p< 0.05). Therefore it is sug- gested that cervical stabilization exercises correct the head posture and helps to improve the biomechanics of respira- tory muscles. Conclusion: Cervical stabilization exercise is an effective approach to correct the forward head posture, and it should be included in the intervention measures of patients with forward head posture. Keywords: Cervical Stabilization exercises, Chronic Neck Pain, Craniovertebral angle, FHP, FEV1, PImax. Received 22nd March 2019, accepted 05th June 2019, published 09th June 2019 10.15621/ijphy/2019/v6i3/183874 www.ijphy.org ²Dharampal Singh Sudan, MD Pulmonary Medicine Professor, HOD, Department of Pulmonary Medicine Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences SGT University, Budhera, Gurugram-122505 CORRESPONDING AUTHOR ²Sheetal Kalra, MPT Sports *1Sonia Pawaria, MPT Cardiopulmonary Professor, Associate Dean, Faculty of Physiotherapy SGT University, Budhera, Gurugram-122505 Assistant Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy 3Joginder Yadav, MPT Orthopaedics SGT University, Budhera, Gurugram-122505 Professor, Dean, Faculty of Physiotherapy Email Id- [email protected] SGT University, Budhera, Gurugram-122505 Contact Number: 9416414362 This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License. Copyright © 2019 Author(s) retain the copyright of this article. Int J Physiother 2019; 6(3) Page | 70 BACKGROUND for FHP directed by stretching and strengthening princi- Chronic pain at the nape of the neck is one of the most ple that emphasis underlying soft tissue imbalances would common musculoskeletal problems. It has been believed include cervical extensor and pectoral muscle stretching that 70%-80% of people are bothered with neck pain at and deep cervical flexor and shoulder retractor strength- some times during their life course, and up to 60% of the ening. To attain correct postural alignment, the treatment population may experience persistent and recurrent pain. approach has been advocated is strengthening of the weak Because of increased in advancement, increased use of in- postural muscles and stretching of tightened muscles [9]. formation technology, and use of motor vehicles led the Researchers have emphasized that cervical stabilization last twenty years for growing research & interest in the exercises should be incorporated in the management of treatment of neck pain [1]. the patients having chronic neck pain as exercises improve The abnormal posture of head is claimed to be identified muscle strength, endurance, and coordination of spinal with the development and tenacious of Neck Pain, and few stabilizer muscles and hence help reduce in neck pain and therapists focus its value at the time of evaluation [2]. A enhance cervical functions [10]. poke chin posture or forward head posture is one of the Chan Woo Nam et al.(2015) studied the role of cervical most common deformities identified in the patients having stabilization exercises and breathing training on improv- pain in the neck. This is interpreted as the anterior trans- ing respiratory functions in stroke patients. They found lation of the head in the median plane in which the head that the patient with cervical stabilization exercises in ad- is laid anterior to the trunk [3]. FHP was demolishing of junct with breathing retraining showed more significant lower cervical spine curve with rounding of the upper back improvement in respiratory functions [11]. Therefore the and raised and abduction of scapulas [2]. objective of the present study was to assess the effect of It has been observed that patients with FHP are present- cervical stabilization exercises with feedback along with ed with weakness in some muscles like middle and lower conventional Physiotherapy treatment on forward head trapezius, serratus anterior, rhomboids and shortening or posture and respiratory status in terms of pulmonary func- tightening of the cervical extensors or the pectoralis mus- tions and strength of respiratory muscles in patients having cles [4]. chronic pain over the neck. Chronic pain at the nape of the neck is an orthopedics con- METHODS dition which affects the person in different ways. It has been This was an experimental study design.The study was con- found that there occurs decrease in hand grip strength in ducted in Physiotherapy OPD & testing of pulmonary the patients having chronic pain at the nape of the neck functions was done in the laboratory of Pulmonary Med- [5]. Such Patients having neck pain are treated mainly as icine department of SGT Hospital, SGT University, Bud- orthopedics patients. Neck pain patients are connected hera, Gurugram. with a decrease in strength and fatigue of cervical muscles, The sample size was calculated by G-Power software, using reduction in cervical mobility, and altered position sense, the power of study 0.95, with effect size 0.65 and probabili- posture abnormalities, and behavioral compromise. All ty error 0.05. The calculated sample size was 104, and there these factors have been asserted to be kindred with a de- was a dropout of four subjects crease in pulmonary functions in subjects having chronic Subjects with chronic neck pain in the Age Group 20-40 neck pain [6]. Years with mild neck disability (NDI score 5-15) who had This Forward head posture leads to increase the cervical less than optimal performance (unable to attain 24 mm of lordosis and thoracic kyphosis, thereby impairing the ac- Hg on Sphygmomanometer) on Craniocervical flexion test tivity of primary muscle of respiration, i.e. diaphragm. were included in the study [12]. FHP is found to be associated with a reduction of motion Subjects who were excluded from the study were those who of lower ribs during respiration in sagittal, frontal and reported of neck pain secondary to trauma, abnormalities/ transverse planes. The altered mechanics associated with deformities of a thoracic region or vertebral column, pre- FHP results into the weakness of inspiratory muscles, poor vious history of any thoracic or vertebral column surgery, respiratory strength, reduced chest expansion and hence subjects in the category of overweight as measured by BMI increased work of breathing which results into impaired > 30, history of smoking. pulmonary functions such as vital capacity, maximum in- spiratory and expiratory pressures [7]. 100 Subjects were included in the study based on inclu- sion criteria. They were randomly divided into two groups- To attain the correct posture incorporation of stretching Group A (Experimental Group) and Group B (Control and strengthening exercises and behavioral or biofeed- Group) with 50 subjects in both the groups.Group A re- back training program which represent crucial module of ceived Cervical stabilization exercise with the feedback the physical therapy treatmentgiven to the subjects having alongwith the Conventional Physiotherapy,and Group pain at the nape ofthe neck and thoracic musculoskeletal B received Conventional Physiotherapyonly. All the sub- conditions. Improvement in a posture that occurs due to jects underwent baseline assessment for Inspiratory mus- exercise would be suggested due to recovery in muscle cle strength (Pimax) with the Micro Respiratory Pressure length and strength [8]. meter (Care Fusion), pulmonary function (FEV1) with Kendall F et al. (2005) explained the rehabilitation program Spirometer, (Spiro Excel, Medicaid, International Electro Int J Physiother 2019; 6(3) Page | 71 Medical Co.) and forward head posture by estimating the Table II: Comparison of measurements within the groups Craniovertebral angle.Written consent was taken with pri- on baseline, 3rd and 6th week or information regarding the study.

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