ABSTRACT

This randomized controlled trial compares the effects of Bruegger's exercise with self-care technique versus Kendall exercise in male and female computer users. Out of 83 participants meeting inclusion criteria (CVA angle < 52 degrees, NDI index > 10, NPRS score = 3, age 30-40, and daily computer usage > 4 hours), 60 were selected. Measures included CVA angle, NDI index, cervical range of motion (CROM), and NPRS score. Participants were divided into four groups: A1/A2 (15 male/female each) received Bruegger's exercises and self-care techniques for 20 sessions over 4 weeks. B1/B2 (15 male/female each) received Kendall exercises and ergonomic advice for 24 sessions over 4 weeks. SPSS 26.0 was used for analysis with a significance level of p<0.05. Due to significant non-normality (P<0.05), non-parametric tests were employed: Mann-Whitney U for between-group and Wilcoxon Signed-Rank for within-group analysis. Significant differences were found for CVA angle (P=0.007* and 0.004* for A1 [MALE] and A2 [FEMALE]), NDI index (P=0.02* and 0.03* for A1 [MALE] and A2 [FEMALE]), and NPRS score (P=0.0001* for both groups). Males showed greater improvement in CVA angle and NDI index, females exhibited higher improvement in NPRS. Similar trends were observed across different measures and groups. Both interventions effectively corrected forward head posture in male and female computer users. Males showed greater improvement with Bruegger’sexercises, while females showed more improvement with Kendall exercises. Ergonomic guidance complements these methods in preventing future postural issues. Keywords: Forward Head Posture, Bruegger’s Exercise, Kendall Exercise, CVA, Computer Users, Crom
Publication date: 01/05/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.5.9028