Effect of Scapular Stabilization Exercise Program on Neck Disability and Forward Head Posture among Computer Operators

Abstract

Background: Computer workers are prone to suffer from cumulative disorders due to constant exposure to occupational hazards. Prevalence of neck pain is 60% which are reported to have forward head posture and neck disability among computer operators. The neck pain is most common chief complaint in computers Subjects and Method: Two eighty six participants was screened and Thirty participants were recruited according to selection criteria and were randomly allocated to scapular stabilization training for group A (n=15) and control group B (n=15).The scapular stabilization group underwent training for 30 minutes, 3 times per week for 4 weeks:, the control group performed cervical isometric exercises for 4 weeks.After training the Scapular stabilization exercise program group showed significant improvement in terms of Numerical Pain Rating Scale , Craniovertebral Angle and Neck Disability Index showed extremely significant (p < 0.0001) .On comparison between two groups, it was observed that there was no statistically significant difference between two groups. Conclusion:Scapular stabilization Exercise program showed improvement in posture through activation of neck muscles, the lower trapezius, and the serratus anterior. Therefore, intervention has positive effect on neck alignment by reducing compensatory movements of muscles involved in forward head posture and Structural changes were observed when compared to Scapular stabilization exercise program found to be more effective.