Background & Aims
Background: Cervical spondylosis is the chronic degenerative process of the cervical spine (C1-C7) that affects the vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs of the neck. The lifetime prevalence in the adult population was found to be 48.5%. The etiological factors that lead to cervical spondylosis can be suboptimal posture, anxiety, depression, pressure on the neck, and engagement in sporting or occupational activities. EMG Biofeedback (EMG-BF) is a therapeutic process that allows individuals to become aware of and control their muscle tension, addressing one of the contributing factors to pain. By learning to modulate their muscle activity by the repeated feedback, individuals can develop skills for self-regulation and self-management of cervical pain. Aim: The present study aimed to explore the effect of EMG Biofeedback training on neck pain management among individuals with cervical spondylosis.
Methods
Method: Total 30 individuals were selected meeting all the inclusion criteria having age range between 35-50 years of age with diagnosed cervical spondylosis and randomly assigned into Group A (participants were given EMG-BF training) and Group B (participants received treatment as usual). The EMG training was given for 15-20 minutes per session for around 5-7 weeks (1-2 session/ week). The outcome was measured by using Neck Disability Index (NDI) before and after the treatment.
Results
Result: The result shows that Group A that received EMG-BF training has significant reduction in neck pain due to cervical spondylosis, in comparison with Group B over the same time period.
Conclusions
Conclusion: This study concluded that EMG-BF training is found to be more effective method of management for neck pain due to cervical spondylosis.
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Presenting Author
Anand Singh
Poster Authors
Anand P Singh
Ph.D, Clinical NeuroPsychology
Gautam Buddha University
Lead Author
Topics
- Treatment/Management: Complementary and Alternative therapies