Association of Craniovertebral Angle with Non- Specific Neck Pain and Functional Limitations among IT Professionals: Craniovertebral Angle with Non- Specific Neck Pain

Humaira Kalsoom; Tayyaba Noor; Gul Andama; Ayesha Javed; Abdul Waris; Maira Tamkeen; Qandeel Hamidullah Khan; Irum Iqbal

doi:10.54393/tt.v5i03.222

Authors

Humaira Kalsoom Department of Physiotherapy, University of South Asia, Lahore, Pakistan
Tayyaba Noor Department of Physiotherapy, University of South Asia, Lahore, Pakistan
Gul Andama Department of Physiotherapy, University of South Asia, Lahore, Pakistan
Ayesha Javed Department of Physiotherapy, Women Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Abbottabad, Pakistan
Abdul Waris Department of Physiotherapy, Al Noor Family Hospital, Abbottabad, Pakistan
Maira Tamkeen Department of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Qandeel Hamidullah Khan Department of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Irum Iqbal Department of Physiotherapy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/tt.v5i03.222

Keywords:

Craniovertebral Angle, Nonspecific Neck Pain, Forward Head Posture, Neck Disability Index

Abstract

There was a strong link between workplace ergonomics and occupational diseases. Work-related illnesses contribute significantly to the total burden of occupational diseases. Information Technology (IT) professionals were more likely to experience physical activity limitations and nonspecific neck pain. Objective: To determine the association of craniovertebral angle (CVA) with nonspecific neck pain and functional limitations among IT professionals. Methods: Total 377 IT professionals participated in an observational cross-sectional survey. Non probability convenience sampling technique was used. CVA was evaluated using a manual goniometer, non-specific neck pain was measured using NPRS, and functional limitation was assessed by using the Neck Disability Index (NDI) questionnaire. The association of CVA with non-specific neck as well as functional restrictions was then found. Results: The mean age of this study was 29.43 ± 5.081. About 71.4% were males and 28.6% were females. The results showed that there was significant association of CVA with functional limitation (p value=0.01) and gender (p value =0.05). Also, a significant association was noted between functional limitations and non-specific neck pain (p value =<0.001). Contrastingly, no significant association of CVA observed with non-specific neck pain (p value =0.859) and with BMI (p value =0.721). Conclusions: The study concluded that there was no significant association of CVA with non- specific neck pain but recorded a significant association between CVA and functional limitation among IT professionals. Males were having a higher prevalence of forward head posture as compared to females.

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