Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2022
  • Volume: 15
  • Issue: 11

To compare the effectivness of balance and proprioception with conventional exercise in non specific neck pain

  • Author:
  • V Rajalaxmi1,*, Sushmitha Anandhan2, K. Kirupa3, K. Kamatchi3, Radhakrishnan Unnikrishnan5, Abdullah Alshewaier Shady6
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 5192 to 5195

1Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute University, Velappanchavadi, Chennai - 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India

2Physiotherapist, Aayushman Physiotherapy Clinic, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharastra, India

3Assistant Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute University, Velappanchavadi, Chennai - 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India

5Lecturer, Department of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

6Dean of Library affairs, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Majmaah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

*Corresponding Author E-mail: rajalaxmi.physio@drmrgdu.ac.in

Online published on 3 March, 2023.

Abstract

The objective of the study was to determine the efficacy of proprioception and balance exercise along with conventional exercise in patients with neck pain.

This was an experimental study design 60 samples were selected based on the inclusion criteria, Group A received balance and Proprioception exercise and Group B conventional exercise. Pre and posttest measurement were taken and compared by using outcome measures of VAS, Four-Square Step Test and Modified Clinical Tests of Sensory Interaction in Balance.

On comparing the mean value of Group A and Group B, shows significant difference between group A and group B. Group A Balance and proprioception exercise seems to be more effective than Group B conventional exercises.

Keywords

Chronic neck pain, Balance, Proprioception, Four Square Step Test, Modified Clinical Tests of Sensory Interaction