Prevalence of Shoulder Girdle Dysfunction in Computer Users with Non-specific Neck Pain

Neeraj, Singh; Kumar, P; Raju, P

doi:10.5958/0976-5506.2019.02830.4

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“…To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to determine the immediate impact of MET on computer users with PM tightness. Muscle tightness is common in computer users due to their persistently unfavourable posture while using computer, growing computer use was accompanied by a sharp rise in the incidence of neck and upper limb occupational illnesses [6]. The notion that adaptive changes in the muscular belly will occur over time when the muscle is chronically held in a static shortened condition for long periods of time has served as the foundation for the creation of PM tightness.…”

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Prompt Impact of Muscle Energy Technique on Pectoralis Muscle Tightness in Computer Users: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Kaur,

Shrestha,

Hussain

et al. 2023

JLM

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Tightness of the pectoralis minor muscle has been a common characteristic of abnormal posture. Prolonged inappropriate posture while using computers/laptops results in musculoskeletal problems, mainly in the upper limb. This study aims to see how the muscular energy technique affected pectoralis minor tightness in computer users right away. This study included 65 individuals aged 20-40 years following the inclusion/exclusion criteria. Participants received muscle energy technique for the pectoralis minor muscle. Pre- and post-assessment included the evaluation of pectoralis minor length, round shoulder posture (RSP), and forward head posture (FHP). We used the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test to assess the normality of data, as this study included > 50 participants. Data analysis was conducted using a paired t-test for within-group analysis. The outcome measures demonstrated significant improvement (p < 0.001). In conclusion, the muscle energy technique is effective in reducing muscle tightness, improving RSP and reducing FHP.

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“…Long-term suboptimal postures like FHP, RSP, etc. weaken muscles and biomechanically inefficiently shorten the anterior shoulder complex and expand the posterior structures [ 6 ].…”

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Prompt Impact of Muscle Energy Technique on Pectoralis Muscle Tightness in Computer Users: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Kaur,

Shrestha,

Hussain

et al. 2023

JLM

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“…8 Computer usage for a prolong time every day without proper postural and ergonomic guidelines has been reported to lead to limitations in the cervical range of motion, abnormal lateral scapular slide test, tight pectoralis minor muscle length, and protracted shoulders. 9 The duration of computer usage also plays a key role in MSDs. Long working hours can lead to decreases in efficiency, increased musculoskeletal burden, and anxiety in office workers.…”

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Functional outcomes of poor ergonomic posture in university workers

Riaz¹,

Jawad²,

Nawaz³

et al. 2022

BioMedica

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Background and Objectives: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are increasing due to poor posture adaptation. Increasing the use of technologies in the office settings is one of the main reasons behind muscle and soft tissue strains. The objective of the study was to determine the pattern of posture-related musculoskeletal pain in office workers. Methods: This observational study was conducted from 15th May, to 25th June, 2021. Data were collected by convenient sampling. The Nordic Musculoskeletal questionnaire on body postural habits was filled by 150 office workers from different universities of Lahore. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software version 25 was used for statistical analysis. Results: There were 79 (52.7%) male and 71 (43.7%) female participants, with a mean age of 35.7 ± 5.14 years. Majority (51.3%) of the subjects reported sitting tilted forward, while a few used backrests and footrests for support. Prolonged crossed legs and twisted spine posture were also adopted by many subjects. Neck, lower back, and shoulder were the most affected regions, with increased musculoskeletal pain reported over the last 12 months. Due to recurrent pain in the neck, shoulder, and upper back, difficulty in carrying out routine jobs, housework, and hobbies was reported by 38.7%, 34.7%, and 30% of the subjects, respectively. Conclusion: Failure to adopt a good ergonomic approach leads to frequent musculoskeletal pain and difficulty in carrying out routine office and household work.

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Prevalence of Shoulder Girdle Dysfunction in Computer Users with Non-specific Neck Pain

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Prompt Impact of Muscle Energy Technique on Pectoralis Muscle Tightness in Computer Users: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Prompt Impact of Muscle Energy Technique on Pectoralis Muscle Tightness in Computer Users: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Functional outcomes of poor ergonomic posture in university workers

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