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Abstract
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.
Objective: 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.
Design: This was a double blind randomized control trial (RCT)
Method: There were six participants in the control group and six participants in the treatment group (mean age 22.33 ± 0.52, 22 ± 0.45 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>0.99). 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 among participants in the treatment group were significantly increased when compared with the control group (p< 0.05).
Conclusion: The manual therapy in combination with stretching exercises helps decrease in forward head posture and 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
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