The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a neuromuscular posture training program implemented in butchers on neck pain, posture quality and upper back muscle control.
Who can participate
Age range25 Years – 55 Years
SexMALE
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Inclusion Criteria
* Being over 18 years of age
* Actively working as a butcher in Istanbul
* Actively participating in the profession for at least 5 years
* Not having experienced acute trauma to the neck or back region within the last 3 months
* Being physically capable of participating in neuromuscular posture training
* Signing the Informed Voluntary Consent Form
Exclusion Criteria
Persons with the following characteristics will not be included in the study:
* Being under 18 years of age
* Not actively practicing butchery
* Having undergone surgery to the neck, spine, or shoulder region within the last 6 months
* Serious neurological conditions such as acute cervical disc herniation, radiculopathy, or myelopathy
* Systemic diseases such as cancer or serious cardiovascular disease
* Severe balance disorder/vestibular disorder
* Health condition that would prevent the safe continuation of exercise practice
What they're measuring
1
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
Timeframe: 10 weeks
2
Quick-Arm, Shoulder and Hand Disabilities Survey functional scale