Incidence of Upper Cross Syndrome and Degree of Neck Disability Among Healthcare Professionals
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Forward Head Posture, Neck Disability, Healthcare Professionals, Upper Cross SyndromeAbstract
Introduction: Upper cross syndrome (UCS) is the tightness, over-facilitation, over-excitation of the levator scapulae, pectoralis major and upper trapezius whereas weakness, inhibition, suppression of serratus anterior, deep neck flexors more specifically scalene, middle trapezius, lower trapezius and rhomboids. Symptoms that appear is forward head posture (FHP), slouching of thoracic spine (rounded upper back), elevated and protracted shoulders, scapular winging and diminished mobility of the thoracic spine. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the incidence of upper cross syndrome and degree of neck disability among healthcare professionals.
Methods: In this survey study a google form was circulated between 200 healthcare professionals fulfilling the inclusion criteria subjects were selected from Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital, Patel Nagar, Dehradun. Subjects were later evaluated using outcome measures, reedco’s posture score, numerical pain rating scale, neck disability index and occiput to wall distance.
Conclusion: In conclusion, the study reveals a high incidence of Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) among healthcare professionals, with a prevalence rate of 68.22 per 100. The prevalence of symptoms among healthcare professionals is high, with 77.57% reporting neck pain, 68.22% reporting muscle tightness, and 77.57% reporting forward head posture.
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