Effects of Kendall Exercise Versus Gong's Mobilization in Text Neck Syndrome. A Pilot Study

July 14, 2022 updated by: Riphah International University

Effects of Kendall Exercise Versus Gong's Mobilization on Pain, Range of Motion, Function and Strength in Text Neck Syndrome. A Pilot Study

This project was a pilot randomized trial conducted to compare the effects of Kendall exercise and Gong's mobilization on pain, range of motion, function and strength in text neck syndrome so that we can have best treatment option for patients with neck pain

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Non Probability Convenient sampling was done. Patients following eligibility criteria from Fatima hospital Sargodha were considered. Sample size was calculated 12.

Participants were randomly allocated in two groups equally via convenient sampling method. Baseline assessment was done initially. Group A was given Kendall exercise and Group B was given Gong's mobilization along with conventional physiotherapy treatment (hot pack). Duration of research was almost 6 months. Participants were treated 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Pre and Post treatment readings were taken in 1st session and 4th week period respectively.

Assessment was done via Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS),Neck Disability index (NDI), Universal goniometer and Modified sphygmomanometer test. All participants were provided written informed consent prior to commencement of the procedures. They were free to quit the treatment at any stage of research. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 23.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

12

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, 54000
        • Riphah IU

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 35 years (ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Young adults
  • more than one year using a smartphone
  • Using smart phone for more than 2 hours a day
  • Craniovertebral angle(CVA)less than 53°
  • Score of more than 3 on NPRS and more than 10 on NDI

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Spinal infection or inflammatory disorder
  • Neck surgery or trauma
  • Torticollis, scoliosis
  • Malignancy, pregnancy
  • Diagnosed cases of disc prolapse, stenosis, herniation, spondylolisthesis and osteoporosis
  • Current use of any medication or physical therapy treatment.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
  • Allocation: RANDOMIZED
  • Interventional Model: PARALLEL
  • Masking: SINGLE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
EXPERIMENTAL: Kendall exercise
Experimental group 1 got this intervention containing Kendall exercise for 15-20 mins, followed by conventional physiotherapy treatment (hot pack).Participants were treated 3 times per week for 4 weeks. Pre and Post treatment readings were taken in 1st session and 4th week respectively. Assessment was done via Numeric pain rating scale, neck disability index, universal goniometer and modified sphygmomanometer test.
Other: Kendall exercise
consist of stretch of pectoralis major and neck extensor strengthening of deep neck flexors and scapular retractor
EXPERIMENTAL: Gong's mobilization
Experimental group 1 got this intervention containing Gong's mobilization for 15-20 mins, followed by conventional physiotherapy treatment (hot pack).Participants were treated 3 times per week for 4 weeks. Pre and Post treatment readings were taken in 1st session and 4th week respectively. Assessment was done via Numeric pain rating scale, neck disability index, universal goniometer and modified sphygmomanometer test.
Other: Gong's mobilization
it is combination of glide along the facet joint and concurrent movement of cervical spine

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Numeric pain rating scale
Time Frame: 4th week
Numeric pain rating scale range from 0-10, 0 means no pain- 10 means severe pain First checked at baseline and than 4th week
4th week
Range of Motion
Time Frame: 4th week

All ranges of neck: 80° to 90° of flexion, 70° of extension, 20° to 45° of lateral flexion, and up to 90° of rotation to both sides. All ranges other than the written will be considered abnormal.

First checked at baseline and than 4th week
4th week
Neck Disability Index
Time Frame: 4th week

Each of the 10 items is scored from 0 - 5. The maximum score is therefore 50. o means no pain 5 means maximum pain Each of the 10 items is scored from 0 - 5. The maximum score is therefore 50.0 means no disability, 50 means full limitation.A higher score indicates more patient-rated disability.

First checked at baseline and than 4th week
4th week
Modified Sphygmomanometer test
Time Frame: 4th week

It is used to measure strength of muscles. change in 2mm cause minimal detectable change.

First checked at baseline and than 4th week
4th week

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (ACTUAL)

October 15, 2019

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

April 15, 2021

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

April 15, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 22, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 22, 2021

First Posted (ACTUAL)

March 24, 2021

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)

July 19, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 14, 2022

Last Verified

July 1, 2022

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/Lhr/20/0105

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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