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Efficacy of ultrasound therapy with neck retraction exercises vs. ultrasound therapy with deep cervical flexor
Monthinee Watthanasuwakul1, Panida Hanphitakphong1, Somruthai Poomsalood1
1Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao: 19 Moo 2 Tambon Maeka, Amphur Muang, Phayao 56000, Thailand.
Abstract:
[Purpose] To compare the effectiveness of ultrasound therapy in combination with neck retraction exercises and deep cervical flexor training on pain, forward head posture, and deep cervical flexor muscle strength in excessive screen time users. [Participants and Methods] This 4-week intervention study included 36 participants with forward head posture, categorized into three groups: 1) ultrasound therapy with neck retraction exercises 2) ultrasound therapy with deep cervical flexor training, and 3) a control group. The outcomes were pain, forward head posture, and strength of the deep cervical flexor muscles. [Results] The strength of the deep cervical flexor muscles exhibited a notable increase, indicating a relatively higher mean value in the first intervention group. Upon follow-up, significant changes in all outcomes were observed between the first intervention group and the control group. Also, significant differences were revealed in the deep cervical flexor muscles between the second intervention group and the control group. [Conclusion] Ultrasound therapy with neck retraction exercises could have a more positive effect on pain, forward head posture, and strength of the deep cervical flexor muscles in comparison to ultrasound therapy with deep cervical flexor training for excessive screen time users.
