EFFECTIVENESS OF ISOMETRIC EXERCISES ON NECK PAIN AMONG COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS

Abstract

Neck pain is a very common problem in young professionals having a computer job. They sit for almost 7 – 9 hours every day in front of computer screen in bad posture, straining the neck. The number reason for neck pain in this age is sitting in front of the computer or laptop in awkward position.

An isometric exercise is a form of exercise involving the static contraction of a muscle without any visible movement in the angle of the joint. During isometric exercises the muscle doesn’t noticeable change length and the effected joint doesn’t move. Isometric exercises help maintain strength. They can build strength but not effectively.

A study was undertaken to evaluate the Effectiveness Of Isometric Exercises On Neck Pain Among Computer Professionals at selected companies, Hyderabad, Telangana in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Science in Nursing at Princess Durru Shehvar College of Nursing.