The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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The Effect of Neck Exercises on Neck and Shoulder Posture and Pain in High School Students

목 운동이 고교생의 목 어깨 자세와 통증에 미치는 효과

  • Lee, Myoung-Hyo (Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
  • Song, Ju-Min (Department of Physical Therapy, Sunlin College) ;
  • Kim, Jin-Sang (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University)
  • 이명효 (대구대학교 재활과학대학원 물리치료학과) ;
  • 송주민 (선린대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 김진상 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과)
  • Received : 2010.10.16
  • Accepted : 2011.02.09
  • Published : 2011.02.25
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Abstract

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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