Craniocervical flexion performance in computer users: An observational study

IF 0.8 Q4 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES

Biomedical Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2021-01-01 DOI:10.2478/bhk-2021-0017

Ashmita Iora Davania Patrao, S. M. Correa, P. Kerkar, K. Vishal

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Abstract

Abstract Study aim: To compare the performance of deep cervical flexors (DCF) among computer users (CU) and non-users using the craniocervical flexion test (CCFT). Material and methods: Eighty nine computer users and 100 non-users were recruited for evaluation of their craniocervical muscle performance. The activation score and performance index were assessed using the CCFT. Comparison of craniocervical flexor performance between the two groups was evaluated using the Mann Whitney test. A Chi-Square test was used to test the association between age, years of work and craniocervical flexion. Significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. Results: The median activation score was lower among computer users (median pressure-24 mmHg as compared to non-users (median pressure-28 mmHg) (p < 0.01). The performance index among computer users was lower when compared to non-users. Also, age (p < 0.001) and the years of work experience (p = 0.006) were associated with the DCF performance. Conclusion: CU have lower activation and endurance of the DCF compared to non-users. The endurance of the DCF was associated with the age and years of computer usage.

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计算机使用者的颅颈屈曲表现:一项观察性研究

摘要:研究目的:比较计算机使用者(CU)和非计算机使用者(CCFT)的深颈椎屈肌(DCF)性能。材料与方法:招募89名电脑使用者和100名非电脑使用者，评估他们的颅颈肌肉表现。使用CCFT评估激活评分和性能指标。采用Mann Whitney检验比较两组的颅颈屈肌功能。使用卡方检验来检验年龄、工作年限与颅颈屈曲之间的关系。p≤0.05为显著性。结果:计算机使用者的中位激活评分(中位压力-24 mmHg)低于非计算机使用者(中位压力-28 mmHg) (p < 0.01)。电脑使用者的表现指数低于非电脑使用者。此外，年龄(p < 0.001)和工作经验年数(p = 0.006)与DCF绩效相关。结论:CU与非CU相比，DCF的激活和持久度较低。DCF的耐久性与使用计算机的年龄和年数有关。

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Biomedical Human Kinetics HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES-

CiteScore

1.50

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12.50%

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审稿时长

15 weeks

期刊介绍： The leading idea is the health-directed quality of life. The journal thus covers many biomedical areas related to physical activity, e.g. physiology, biochemistry, biomechanics, anthropology, medical issues associated with physical activities, physical and motor development, psychological and sociological issues associated with physical activities, rehabilitation, health-related sport issues and fitness, etc.