Investigation of the Relationship Between Neck Posture and Stiffness of Head and Neck Muscles, Pain and Proprioception in Desk Workers

Pınar Kuyulu1 site in 1 country112 target enrollmentJanuary 3, 2021

ConditionsWork-Related Condition Musculoskeletal Health

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Work-Related Condition
Sponsor: Pınar Kuyulu
Enrollment: 112
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Neck region muscle stiffness
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 8 months ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

In our study, posture in desk workers; it aims to evaluate the relationship between cervical range of motion, proprioception, muscle stiffness, posture and pain.

Detailed Description

One hundred twelve participants were included in the study. Cervical range of motion and cervical proprioception were evaluated with a cervical range of motion (CROM) goniometer device, and muscle stiffness was evaluated with myotonometer device. Pain was evaluated with visual analog scale, and Migraine disability assessment scale (MIDAS) and Neck disability index. Posture was evaluated with Posture Screen mobile application.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

January 3, 2021

End Date

December 30, 2023

Last Updated

8 months ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Pınar Kuyulu

Responsible Party

Sponsor Investigator

Principal Investigator

Pınar Kuyulu

Director

Sanko University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Volunteer individuals aged 18-65
•Individuals using a computer in a sitting position at a desk

Exclusion Criteria

•Individuals who have had serious traumatic injuries to the head, neck and shoulder area
•Individuals who have undergone any surgery on the head, neck and shoulder region
•Individuals with any anomaly in the head, neck and shoulder region