Padmapriya, R (2012) Efficacy of neck exercises in addition to work station modifications in tension neck syndrome in sewing machine operators: An Experimental study. Masters thesis, K.G. College of Physiotherapy, Coimbatore.
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION : Sewing machine operators experience more chronic neck pain than other working populations, In a cross sectional study on 224 subjects sewing machine operators, 67% reported with Neck pain and 24 % reported with Tension Neck syndrome. In India, the readymade garment industry had its beginning during the first half of the 20th century and has witnessed impressive growth during the last four decades. India is the second contributor in readymade garments next to Gems and Jwellery. In India there are around 70,000 garments manufacturing units and more than 3 million workers play a role in it. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: The purpose of the study was to compare the efficacy of neck exercises in addition to workstation modification on tension neck syndrome in sewing machine operators. OBJECTIVES : 1. To find out the efficacy of neck exercises in reducing disability in subjects with tension neck syndrome. 2. To find out the efficacy of work station modifications with neck exercises in reducing disability in subjects with tension neck syndrome. 3. To compare the efficacy of neck exercises in addition to Workstation modifications in reducing the disability in subjects with tension neck syndrome. METHODS : Study Design - Pre test vs. Post test Experimental study design. Study Setting - Outpatient Department, K.G College of Physiotherapy. K.G Hospital, Coimbatore. Study Population - Patients with chronic neck pain were selected for the study after due consideration of the inclusion and exclusion criteria’s. A questionnaire was used up to find out the appropriate patients for the study. The selection method was detailed in the procedure of the study. Study Duration - The study was conducted for a duration of six months. Selection of Samples - Total of 40 patients were included for the study using simple random sampling method. RESULT : The percentage of musculoskeletal involvement for the 145 subjects data were assessed and noted in table I, The data shows that neck pain is the common musculoskeletal ailment in sewing machine operators. This followed by back pain, knee & thigh, shoulder and others. CONCLUSION : There is a significant reduction of pain in both treatment groups 2. There is a significant reduction in neck disability on both treatment groups. 3. When compared with Neck stabilization exercises the neck exercises with Ergonomic corrections will help in reduction of pain in subjects with tension neck syndrome. 4. When compared with Neck stabilization exercises the neck exercises with Ergonomic corrections will help in reduction of disability in subjects with tension neck syndrome. 5. When compared with Neck stabilization exercises the neck exercises with Ergonomic corrections will have significant difference on treatment effectiveness. So this study concludes that the Pain and disability following Tension neck syndrome were significantly reduced through application of Neck exercises with Ergonomic corrections.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | neck exercises ; work station modifications ; tension neck syndrome ; sewing machine operators ; experimental study. |
| Subjects: | PHYSIOTHERAPY > Physiotherapy in Orthopaedics |
| Depositing User: | Subramani R |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Sep 2017 17:09 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Dec 2018 08:52 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/2886 |
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