Author(s): Dr. PK Senthilkumar and S Senthilkumar

Abstract:
The aim of this study was to examine combined effect of myofascial trigger point therapy and rehabilitative exercise on upper cross syndrome among men software professionals. A total of thirty men patient with upper cross syndrome were randomly selected as subjects and their age ranged between 35 to 45 years. They were divided into two groups. Group I treated as myofascial trigger point therapy and rehabilitative exercise (n=10), and Group II acted as control group (n=10). The experimental group participated in the myofascial trigger point therapy and rehabilitative exercise treatment for a period of ten weeks. The pain intensity, range of motion and neck flexor index were assessed before and after treatment through visual analog scale, Goniometer and performance index measure test respectively. Data were analyzed on SPSS 25. The results showed that patients in the treatment group decreased pain intensity and improved range of motion and neck flexor index. In conclusion the treatment program consisting of myofascial trigger point therapy and rehabilitative exercise may be more effective in reducing pain intensity and improving the range of motion (ROM) and neck flexor index in upper cross syndrome men software professionals.

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