Cervical Proprioception and Dynamic Balance in Computer Users: A Comparison between Male and Female Healthy Adults

Authors

  • Pramod Kumar Sahu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v11i12.13247

Keywords:

joint repositioning error, dynamic balance, computer usage, gender

Abstract

Background: Nowadays, individuals are utilizing a computer for different tasks daily and the use of
computers has increased rapidly worldwide. The impact of prolonged computer usage may lead to balance
problems and disturbed cervical proprioception due to faulty posture of the neck. The purpose of this was to
compare the impact of prolonged computer usage on cervical proprioception and dynamic balancing ability
in the male and female gender.
Methods: 100 healthy adults’ computer users were recruited for the study. The subjects were classified into
two groups: male computer users (n=50) and female computer users (n=50). Neck proprioceptions were
assessed by Head Repositioning Accuracy (HRA) test and dynamic balances assessed by the Y Balance Test
(YTB), 3 trials were performed and the mean values were calculated.
Results: There were no statistically significant differences in age, weight, height, and body mass index
between all subjects in the groups (p>0.05). There is significant differences between males and females
participants as females had more decreased in their neck proprioception and dynamic balance ability than
males (p<0.05). The male computer users showed better performance than the females.
Conclusion: Prolonged usage of computers (more than four hours per day) could negatively affect cervical
proprioception and dynamic balance ability in healthy adults. The results may be used to promote awareness
about the normal duration of computer use and develop programs for good postural education and stretching
exercises to prevent its negative effects on cervical proprioception and balance ability, especially for female
computer users.

Author Biography

  • Pramod Kumar Sahu

    1Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Medical and Allied Health Science, Galgotias
    University, Greater Noida, India, 2* Associate Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Medical and
    Allied Health, Science, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, India, 3MPT Student, Department of Physiotherapy,
    School of Medical and Allied Health, Science, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, India

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Published

2020-11-27

How to Cite

Cervical Proprioception and Dynamic Balance in Computer Users: A Comparison between Male and Female Healthy Adults. (2020). Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 11(12), 263-269. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v11i12.13247