Evaluation of Deep Neck Flexors Endurance in Subjects with Non - Specific Neck Pain Versus Normal Subjects of Student Population by Using Sphygmomanometer: An Observational Study

Aim: This study was designed to observe the strength and endurance capacity of Deep Cervical Flexors in subjects with and without neck pain. Method: Group A consisted of 30 subjects with neck pain and Group B consisted of 30 subjects without neck pain. Pressure biofeedback unit was used to assess the strength and endurance of the cervical flexors. Strength of the cervical flexors was measured as the maximum pressure at which the patient was able to hold steady for 10 seconds; and muscle endurance capacity was measured by the number of times the subject was able to hold up to 10 - seconds at the maximum pressure. Results: The study concluded that the maximal Deep neck cervical flexor strength of overweight adults is stronger than normal and underweight adults. The difference is maintained in all age groups. Strength and endurance of deep cervical flexors are reduced in neck pain. During the measurement of endurance capacity the subjects had to do more number of repetitions so they were not able to hold at the final pressure till the end of the test. Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrated that subjects with neck pain and without neck pain both shows good strength but the subjects with neck pain had a poor endurance capacity when compared to subjects without neck pain.