INTRODUCTION: Neck pain is the pain felt in the back of the neck- the upper spine area, just below the head. Neck pain can be caused by sudden trauma such as a fall, sports injury, car accident or by long term problem in the spine. Poor posture, obesity, smoking, repetitive lifting, office work, computer work and involvement in athletic activity are all risk factors for developing neck pain. People with neck pain can have difficulty performing activities.AIM: The objectives of the study were assess pre interventional neck pain and function limitation of experimental and control group, assess post interventional neck pain and function limitation of experimental and control group.MATERIAL AND METHODS: A experimental (pre-post control group design) was used to conduct study on 60 neck pain patients (30 experimental group 30 control group) fulfilling the inclusion criteria by using simple random sampling technique. The data was collected by using Sociodemographic profile, clinical profile, standardized Wong Baker Face pain assessment scale, modified Northwick Park neck pain questionnaire.RESULTS: The results showed that pre interventional moderate neck pain (63.33%) and sever functional limitation (60%) in experimental group and in control group moderate neck pain (73.33%) and moderate functional limitation (56.67%). In post interventional (60%) samples were mild pain and moderate functional limitation (73.33%) and in control group moderate neck pain (73.33%) and moderate functional limitation (56.67%).CONCLUSION: Study concluded that home based exercises Was effective for neck pain and functional limitation among rural population in selected villages Mohali, Punjab
Effectiveness of home based exercise, neck pain and functional limitation, rural population
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