Impacto positivo de la telerrehabilitación en estudiantes universitarios con síndrome de text neck durante la pandemia por COVID-19

Abstract

Introduction

The increasing use of mobile devices among students has led to a rise in the prevalence of text neck syndrome, characterized by pain and tension in the neck.

Objective

Assessing the positive impact of a tele-rehabilitation program specifically designed to mitigate the effects of text neck syndrome in university students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Materials and methods

A quasi-experimental study was conducted in which a tele-rehabilitation program was designed, implemented, and evaluated to reduce neck pain in university students with text neck syndrome. The program included stretching and strengthening exercises, lasting for four weeks through the specialized platform Physiotec®. Twenty-four individuals with a medical diagnosis of text neck syndrome participated, and variables such as pain, generic and cervical disability, as well as range of motion, were analyzed.

Results

The results indicated significant improvements in pain symptoms, with a notable shift towards the mild pain category, while cases of moderate to severe pain decreased. Additionally, significant improvements were observed in cervical disability.

Conclusion

The tele-rehabilitation program demonstrated a positive impact, particularly in reducing pain and cervical disability in university students with text neck syndrome.