To Compare the Effect of McKenzie Neck Exercise and Scapular Stabilization Exercise on Forward Head Posture Among the Smart Phone Users

Background: Smartphone addiction has been shown to decrease the craniovertebral angle, which results in a forward head position (FHP) and decreases the functional ability of neck. Obtaining an effective treatment program to improve forward head posture has always been a concern for physical therapists. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of McKenzie neck exercises and Scapular stabilization exercises on forward head posture on smartphone users. Study Design: Experimental Design Source of Data Collection: DAV Institute of Physiotherapy, Yamuna Nagar. Methodology: 52 Subjects with FHP were included in the study on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria and were randomly allocated into 2 groups: Group A performed McKenzie neck exercises and Group B performed Scapular stabilization exercises (SSE). Exercises were performed for 4 weeks. Craniovertebral angle (CVA) and Neck disability were measured as Outcome measure on 1st, 14th and 28th day using ON Protractor mobile application and Neck disability index scale respectively. Result: Statistically significant improvement (p<0.05) noticed in both groups for both the outcomes. However in between comparison showed that McKenzie neck exercises improved the CVA and Neck disability score more than the Scapular stabilization exercises protocol. Conclusion: This study provides evidence that the McKenzie neck exercises protocol resulted in superior outcomes in the treatment of forward head posture. Key words: Smartphone users, Forward head posture, McKenzie neck exercise, Scapular stabilization exercise, craniovertebral angle. Neck disability index.