AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY FOR ASSESSING FORWARD HEAD POSTURE IN PROFESSIONAL CAR DRIVERS AND CIVILIAN CAR DRIVERS.
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Forward head posture (FHP)
Abstract
Background: A forward head posture is when the head is positioned structurally away from the body's centerline, with the upper and lower cervical vertebrae extended and the lower cervical vertebrae bent. This position increases the weight of the head being supported by the neck. The head's bending moment places pressure on the neck's joints, muscles, and myofascial trigger points, which can lead to cervical migraines, neck pain, and tension-type headaches. The neck's range of motion is also decreased.
Materials and Methods: for following study, 100 sample were taken after completing inclusion and exclusion criteria. Using a random sample procedure, the patients were split into two groups. Group 1 (50 professional car drivers), Group 2(50 civilian car drivers).
For assessing forward head posture, the cranio-vertebral angle was measured using the photogrammetric method and angle was measured by software M-B Ruler.
Results: The t-test results demonstrate a statistically significant difference in Cranio Vertebral Angle between professional car drivers and civilian car drivers. On average, civilian car drivers had a higher CVA (49.70 ± 4.434) compared to professional car drivers (39.50 ± 5.811). The negative mean difference (-10.199) indicates that the CVA was lower in professional car drivers than in civilian car drivers.
Conclusion: Based on the statistical analysis, there is a significant difference in Cranio Vertebral Angle between professional car drivers and civilian car drivers. The findings suggest that the nature of driving profession might have an impact on CVA, with civilian car drivers having a higher CVA compared to professional car drivers.
Further research and exploration are warranted to understand the underlying reasons for this difference and its potential implications for neck health and posture.
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Shahswar
Department of Physiotherapy, Galgotias University
Sumit Kumar
Department of Physiotherapy, Galgotias University
Dr.Yash Pratap
Department of Physiotherapy, Galgotias University