Authors : Murugan D; Nandhini. K

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 8 - August

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/24aug219

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Abstract : Background: Regular carrying of heavy loads over a extended period of time could be an important causative factor in the development of kyphotic deformity. There is an evidence that exposure to combinations of physical workplace strains such as overhead related working, heavy weight lifting and forceful work , working in an uncomfortable posture increases the risk of shoulder pain. Bruegger`s postural exercise promotes stability and relax tight muscles that tighten due to postural stress. Muscle tension is dramatically reduced in postural relief position. Prone trunk extension strengthening exercise are important in maintaining the good alignment of the posture. This exercise strengthens the thoracic extensor muscles against the gravity in a concentric and eccentric pattern hence this study is to compare the effect of Bruegger’s postural exercise and prone trunk extension exercise for heavy lifting workers with kyphotic posture and shoulder pain.  Methods: The study design was a comparative study. 30 heavy weight lifting workers full filled inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in this study. They were allocated divided into two groups. Group A performed by Bruegger’s postural exercise and Group B prone trunk extension exercise, 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks. The outcome measure, SPADI (Shoulder pain and disability index) and occiput wall distance test.  Results: Data analysis was completed by using unpaired “t” test and paired “t” test for the between group and within the group analysis respectively. The statistical analysis done with unpaired ‟t‟ test within the Group A & Group B analysis shows significance (p<0.05). It have been concluded that Group B shows improvement than Group A for correcting posture and reducing shoulder pain.  conclusion: The study conclude that (GROUP-A) Bruegger’s postural exercise and (GROUP-B) prone trunk extension exercise and shows significant , when comparing both groups (GROUP-B) prone trunk extension exercise shows more improvement than Bruegger’s postural exercise (GROUP-A) for heavy weight lifting workers with kyphotic posture and the shoulder pain.

Keywords : SPADI – Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), Occiput Wall Distance Test, Bruegger’s Postural Exercise, Prone Trunk Tension Exercise.

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