Abstract

TO ANALYZE THE FREQUENCY OF UPPER CROSSED SYNDROME AND THE EXTENT OF NECK DISABILITY AMONG IT PROFESSIONALS

*Dr. Jyothi Seshan, Dr. Senthil Selvam, Dr. Sundaram and I. Umashankar

Abstract

Background: The previous research Junaid Chandsaheb Mujawar, et al. have stated that occurrence of upper cross syndrome in laundry workers is more due in appropriate position during their work. The present study is focused upper crossed syndrome among IT professionals due to their postural abnormality during their work reported by Junaid Chandsaheb Mujawar et al. Aim and Objectives: The aim of the study is to analyze the frequency of upper crossed syndrome and the extent of neck disability among IT professionals. Methods: Sixty IT professionals were in included in this study who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The subjects were taken to observe the frequency of upper crossed syndrome and the extent of neck disability. The outcome measures used were Neck disability index (NDI), Pectoralis major contracture test, Trapezius weakness test. Results: The result shows that the mean value for Neck Disability Index (NDI)- 13.0, Pectoralis major contractue test (0.38), and Trapezius weakness test (0.42). Conclusion: The study observed that 38.3% affected with upper cross syndrome showed positive result for pectoralis major contracture test and 41.7% affected with upper cross syndrome showed positive result for trapezius weakness test.

Keywords: Upper crossed syndrome, Neck disability, Pectoralis major contracture test, Trapezius weakness test.