UPPER CROSSED SYNDROME IN CORPORATE PROFESSIONALS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY OF PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS
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Keywords
Upper crossed syndrome, Posture, office ergonomics, musculoskeletal health, work related pain
Abstract
Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder in office workers, marked by muscular imbalances in the neck and shoulder region. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of UCS among corporate workers and identify contributing factors like gender, age, BMI, work setting, working hours, screen time, and job hierarchy. A cross-sectional study of 85 participants used the Occupational Sitting and Physical Activity Questionnaire (OSPAQ) and physical assessments to evaluate UCS. Results showed that 31.76% of participants had UCS, with higher prevalence in females (40.43%) and those aged 31-40 (42.86%). UCS was more common among remote workers (35.85%) and those working over 12 hours (41.67%). A significant correlation was found between screen time and UCS. The findings highlight the need for ergonomic interventions and posture training to reduce UCS in office workers.
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Jaganjyoti Das, Dr. Pooja Anand, & Dr. Pooja Bhati. (2023). UPPER CROSSED SYNDROME IN CORPORATE PROFESSIONALS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY OF PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 30(2), 1009-1014. https://doi.org/10.53555/dzmhaq19
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Author Biographies
Jaganjyoti Das
Ph.D Scholar, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurugram, India
Dr. Pooja Anand
Dean, Department of Physiotherapy, Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurugram, India
Dr. Pooja Bhati
Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurugram, India
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Jaganjyoti Das, Dr. Pooja Anand, & Dr. Pooja Bhati. (2023). UPPER CROSSED SYNDROME IN CORPORATE PROFESSIONALS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY OF PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 30(2), 1009-1014. https://doi.org/10.53555/dzmhaq19