Efficacy of MFR Combined with Aerobic Exercise Among Health Care Student with Chronic Neck Pain

Abstract- Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal condition on a global scale in India, 67% of population experience neck pain and out of that 20% develop chronic type neck pain. In health care students neck pain is caused due to lower mobility in daily life, sleep disturbance and poor ability to perform activity of daily living due to neck pain. MFR is a manual therapy technique used to improve range of motion, decrease pain and enhance tissue recovery. Aerobic exercise promote anti-inflammatory cytokines. Aim & Objectives: To evaluate the effect of aerobic exercise in terms of pain, endurance and functional activity. To estimate the effect of aerobic exercise and MFR with foam roller in improving pain among health care students in term of functional outcome, reducing pain, muscles relaxation and enhancing Lymphatic drainage and posture correction. Methodology: An observational study conducted among healthcare student with 60 participant. Inclusion criteria- No history of fracture, no neurological, chronic neck pain without medication Age group 18-30 years with both male and female participants, chronic neck pain without administration of medications. Exclusion criteria -underwent any recent therapeutic intervention, any associated psychological illness, neck instability and other degenerative disorder, acute neck pain with/without radiculopathy, vertigo, and headache. Result: There is beneficial effect of using MRF technique with foam roller and aerobic exercise among healthcare students with chronic pain. Conclusion: This study helps us to conclude that aerobic exercise using MFR with foam roller has more positive effect in terms of reducing neck pain and increasing functional function activity. Clinical Relevance: There is reduction in pain and it will improved mobility. Prolong sitting and improper ergonomics can contribute to poor posture. Combination of MFR and aerobic exercise can enhance all over functional performance. Key words: Myofascial Release, NDI, Aerobic Exercise, Foam Roller, Neck Pain