Ramakrishnan, K N (2011) Prevention & Management of Cervical Spondylosis in Computer Professionals. Masters thesis, Madras Medical College, Chennai.
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INTRODUCTION: The human body is one of the greatest wonder of nature. From birth to death it works as a restless machine in perfect co-ordination and harmony and enables us to lead our lives. According to various estimates, about 10% of the world population is affected by one or more disabilities. Man identifies himself separate from other animals by his erect posture. Erect posture is considered by highness, improve his personality and braveness. Cervical spine region is one of the most common areas of dysfunction, be it acute trauma or degenerative disorders or chronic postural strains. Cervical spondylosis is a condition in which there are degenerative changes in the intervertebral joint between bodies and the disc. CLINICAL FEATURES: 1. Persons who constantly work bending their neck 2. Pain in the neck which can radiate to back, shoulders and down to upper arm, forearm and hand. 3. Early morning stiffness of the neck and shoulders. 4. Weakness of the hands with numbness and tingling sensation. 5. Cracking sounds are heard when moving the neck. 6. Swelling and tenderness of the neck may noted over the spinous process along with spots of inflammation. 7. Restriction of the movements of the neck. 8. Pain gets intensified with movement, bending, coughing and sneezing. 9. Pain increases on hyperextension, and by giving pressure against the top of the head. CONCLUSION: Conclusion operates are more commonly affected due to the adaptation of poor posture and prolonged sitting with unsupported back and rotation of the neck which causes various neck problems. Physiotherapeutic measures like cervical traction, exercises, modalities, posture correction help to a great extent to improve the condition. • Cervical traction relives Compression over the nerve root. • Exercises like free exercises, stretching help to relive pain. • Resisted exercises strengthen the weakened muscles of neck. • Long term management is taken care by advising the patient to maintain proper neck posture. • Neck care habits prevent the recurrence of the complaints.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Additional Information: | REG.NO : 20109019 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Cervical Spondylosis ; Prevention ; Management ; Computer Professionals. |
| Subjects: | MEDICAL > Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
| Depositing User: | Kambaraman B |
| Date Deposited: | 09 May 2018 03:41 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Jun 2018 07:47 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/7677 |
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