International Journal of Physiotherapy Research and Clinical Practice

Abstract

Postural neck pain is prevalent among IT professionals due to prolonged sitting and poor posture. Although conventional physiotherapy has been effective in treating this condition, its impact on muscle endurance and long-term relief remains limited. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of combining endurance exercises with conventional physiotherapy for managing postural neck pain among IT professionals. A randomized controlled study was conducted at the Krupanidhi Clinic and Hospitals, Bangalore, involving 30 IT professionals aged 25-35 years with postural neck pain lasting over two weeks. The participants were divided into two groups: Group A (conventional physiotherapy) and Group B (endurance exercises with conventional physiotherapy). Pain intensity was measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and neck disability was assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI). Data were analyzed using paired and independent 't' tests. Both treatment approaches led to significant improvements in the VAS and NDI scores. Group B, which received endurance exercises combined with conventional physiotherapy, showed a greater reduction in pain (VAS: 1.67 ± 0.72) and disability (NDI: 4.33 ± 3.03) compared to Group A (VAS: 4.73 ± 0.88, NDI: 12.2 ± 4.00), with p-values ≤ 0.0001. This study highlights the enhanced effectiveness of combining endurance exercises with conventional physiotherapy, offering a more comprehensive approach for treating postural neck pain in IT professionals.

Keywords: Postural neck pain, IT professionals, Endurance exercises, Physiotherapy, Neck disability