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<italic>Study aim</italic>: To compare the performance of deep cervical flexors (DCF) among computer users (CU) and non-users using the craniocervical flexion test (CCFT).
<italic>Material and methods</italic>: Eighty nine computer users and 100 non-users were recruited for evaluation of their craniocervical muscle performance. The activation score and performance index were assessed using the CCFT. Comparison of craniocervical flexor performance between the two groups was evaluated using the Mann Whitney test. A Chi-Square test was used to test the association between age, years of work and craniocervical flexion. Significance was set at p ≤ 0.05.
<italic>Results</italic>: The median activation score was lower among computer users (median pressure-24 mmHg as compared to non-users (median pressure-28 mmHg) (p &lt; 0.01). The performance index among computer users was lower when compared to non-users. Also, age (p &lt; 0.001) and the years of work experience (p = 0.006) were associated with the DCF performance.
<italic>Conclusion</italic>: CU have lower activation and endurance of the DCF compared to non-users. The endurance of the DCF was associated with the age and years of computer usage.
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Study aim: To compare the performance of deep cervical flexors (DCF) among computer users (CU) and non-users using the craniocervical flexion test (CCFT).
Material and methods: Eighty nine computer users and 100 non-users were recruited for evaluation of their craniocervical muscle performance. The activation score and performance index were assessed using the CCFT. Comparison of craniocervical flexor performance between the two groups was evaluated using the Mann Whitney test. A Chi-Square test was used to test the association between age, years of work and craniocervical flexion. Significance was set at p ≤ 0.05.
Results: The median activation score was lower among computer users (median pressure-24 mmHg as compared to non-users (median pressure-28 mmHg) (p < 0.01). The performance index among computer users was lower when compared to non-users. Also, age (p < 0.001) and the years of work experience (p = 0.006) were associated with the DCF performance.
Conclusion: CU have lower activation and endurance of the DCF compared to non-users. The endurance of the DCF was associated with the age and years of computer usage.

Craniocervical flexion performance in computer users: An observational study

Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions

Biomedical Human Kinetics

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Study aim: To compare the performance of deep cervical flexors (DCF) among computer users (CU) and non-users using the craniocervical flexion test...

Craniocervical flexion performance in computer users: An observational study

Published Online: May 08, 2021

Page range: 139 - 146

Received: Sep 24, 2020

Accepted: Apr 09, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bhk-2021-0017

Keywords
Deep cervical flexors, Craniocervical flexion test, Work related musculoskeletal disordersm, Neck pain

© 2021 Ashmita Iora Davania Patrao et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Craniocervical flexion performance in computer users: An observational study

Published Online: May 08, 2021

Page range: 139 - 146

Received: Sep 24, 2020

Accepted: Apr 09, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bhk-2021-0017

KeywordsDeep cervical flexors, Craniocervical flexion test, Work related musculoskeletal disordersm, Neck pain

© 2021 Ashmita Iora Davania Patrao et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Deep cervical flexors, Craniocervical flexion test, Work related musculoskeletal disordersm, Neck pain