Background: The software business is expanding at a rapid pace.
Computers are vital in every industry. To use a computer, you must spend most
of your day sitting in front of a computer screen. Prolonged computer use
combined with an inadequate work-rest cycle, particularly when using input
devices, causes postural stress due to poor workstation ergonomics, which is
directly linked to musculoskeletal issues and can cause neck pain and changes
in the craniovertebral angle, resulting in forward head posture (FHP). It is
measured with a modified universal goniometer. Neck pain was found to be common
among office workers over the previous 12 months. Extended mouse use, long
typing sessions, and uncomfortable hand placement may all have an impact on
grip strength in computer workers. Dentists, surgeons, hairdressers, and basket
weavers also have a forward head posture. This study is needed to investigate
the association between craniovertebral angle, handgrip strength, and neck pain
in people who use computers.
Outcome Measures: Craniovertebral angle measured with a modified
universal goniometer, neck pain using the Northwick Park Neck Pain
Questionnaire, and hand grip strength measured using a digital handheld
dynamometer.
Statistical Analysis: The data will be collected and descriptive
statistics like mean, and standard deviation after ensuring the normal
distribution will be analysed using SPSS version 21 software. Shapiro-Wilk Test
will be used to check the normal distribution of data. If the data follows a
normal distribution then the Pearson correlation coefficient will be used and
if data does not follow a normal distribution then the Spearman Correlation
will be used to find a correlation among normal and abnormal craniovertebral
angle, neck pain, right and left hand grip strength.
Conclusion: This observational study will be helpful for
understanding and building up essential information for the association between
forward head posture, neck pain, and grip strength.
Clinical Trial Registration: The study is registered with the
Clinical Trials Registry- India (CTRI), with the registration number for the
trial being CTRI/2022/07/044312.
Author(s) Details
Noel
Samuel Macwan
College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be
University), Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat-391760, India.
Tanvi
Radadiya
College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be
University), Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat-391760, India.
Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/strufp/v9/1252
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