Background: Rounded shoulder is a
protrusion of the acromion of the shoulder joint relative to the centerline of
gravity of the body, causing stooped posture along with scapula elevation,
protraction, and downward rotation and an increased angle between the lower
neck bone and upper spine. It is most commonly observed in computer workers who
work in a table-and-chair work environment. Due to the high prevalence of RSP
especially in modern societies, proper treatment of this problem is necessary
for prevention of further complications.
Aim: This study purpose is to
find out the effectiveness of Scapular Stabilization Exercises and Pectoralis
Minor Stretching on correcting Rounded Shoulders among IT workers.
Method: Total 15 Subjects were
selected as per the inclusion criteria. Participants were informed about the
study & written consent was taken prior to participation. In pretest
assessment, subjects were assessed by Acromion to Wall index. They were given
scapular stabilization exercises and pectoralis minor stretching as a treatment
of rounded shoulder posture for 40-50 minutes per day, 3 days a week and were
continued for 4 weeks. Post test assessment was done by using same outcome
measure. Interpretation of the study was done on the basis of comparing pretest
and posttest assessment. Thus, the study was concluded with the help of
statistical analysis by using paired ‘t’ test.
Results: The study showed effect
of Scapular Stabilization Exercises and Pectoralis Minor Stretching on rounded
shoulder posture among IT workers is (p>0.0001), which is extremely
significant.
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