The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회지)

Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회)
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The Effects of Joint Mobilization and Muscle Strength Exercise on Neck Function and Range of Motion in Forward Head Posture

관절가동술과 근력강화운동이 앞쪽머리자세 환자의 목기능과 근긴장도에 미치는 영향

  • Jin-young Kim (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Junju Vision University) ;
  • Jeon-youn Choi (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Sindang Sky Orthopedic Surgery) ;
  • Hyun-seung Song (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Chumdam Wooam Hospital Center of Rehabilitation)
  • 김진영 (전주비전대학교 물리치료학과 ) ;
  • 최정연 (신당스카이정형외과 물리치료실) ;
  • 송현승 (첨단우암병원 재활센터)
  • Received : 2023.07.30
  • Accepted : 2023.08.28
  • Published : 2023.12.29
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Abstract

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of joint mobilization and muscle strengthening exercises on neck function, range of motion, and muscle tone in patients with forward head posture. Methods: A total 32 subjects were divided into muscle strengthening exercise (n=16) and joint mobilization (n=16) who met the diagnostic criteria for the forward head posture, and the study method used the neck disability index (NDI) and BPM Pro to compare the range of motion. Results: As a result of the study, there was no significant difference between each group, and when looking at the differences before and after each group, there was a significant difference in neck pain in both groups. There was a significant difference in muscle tension in the joint mobilization group, but there was no significant difference in the muscle strengthening exercise group. In the range of joint mobilization, there was a significant difference in the range of left joint mobilization of the joint mobilization group, there was no significant difference in the range of right joint mobilization, and there was no significant difference in the range of joint mobilization of the muscle strengthening exercise group. Conclusion: The above results revealed that joint mobilization and muscle strengthening exercises were effective on neck function, range of motion, and muscle tone in forward head posture patients.

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