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Effect of manual therapy and stretching exercise on the craniovertebral angle in dental students with neck pain
Pimonpan Taweekarn1,4*, Yodchai Boonprakob2,4, Daraporn Sae-lee 3,4,
Teekayu P. Jorns3,4, Supunnee Ungpansattawong5, Somsak Ruammahasab6
1 Sport and Exercise Science Program, Graduate School, 2 Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences,3Orofacial Pain Clinic, Faculty of Dentistry, 4 Neuroscience Research and Development Group, 5 Faculty of Science, 6Engineering, Khon Kean University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
*Corresponding author: e-mail: vina_pin@hotmail.com
Abstract
Background: Neck pain is a major musculoskeletal disorder (MSDs) among dentists, often dating back to the beginning of their clinical practice as dental students. Daily routines that involve sitting in a slumped position and also holding the head in an awkward position can be contributing causes of neck pain.
Purpose: The objective of this study was to determine the effect of manual therapy and stretching exercise on the craniovertebral angle (CV angle) in dental students with neck pain. Methodology: There were six participants in the control group and six participants in the treatment group (mean age 22.33± 0.52, 22± 0 years old, respectively). The evaluation of the CV angle was conducted before and after a 2-week time period. The CV angle was measured by Three-point Marker detection software (ICC>.99). The scores were reported in degrees. The control group participants received manual therapy twice a week for 2 weeks. The treatment group received manual therapy twice a week for 2 weeks and received active stretching daily exercises at home and a booklet with instructions on how to do the exercises. Data was analyzed by a Paired t-test.
Result: The results show the CV angles in participants in the treatment group were significantly increased when compared with the control group (p< 0.05).
Discussion: That indicated a decrease in forward head posture after they received manual and stretching exercises. This new knowledge may provide a solution for MSDs problem in dental students with neck pain.
Key words: craniovertebral angle (CV angle), neck pain, manual therapy, stretching exercise
Miss Pimonpan Taweekarn. Registration as a Physiotherapist in Bangkok, Thailand. Bachelor and Master of Science (Physiotherapy). Ph.D. student in exercise and sport sciences, Graduate school, Khon Kean University, Thailand.
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