The Effect of Axio Scapular Muscle Stretching Exercises in Office Workers
Condition: Neck Muscle Issue
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      The aim of this study is to examine the effects of stretching exercises applied to the
      axioscapular muscles on posture, periscapular muscle strength and symptoms in office workers.
    

Detailed description: 
      Individuals who work at a desk for a long time often take a kyphotic or loose sitting
      position, resulting in tension in some of the axioscapular muscles and weakness in others.
      Because, as a result of wrong working posture at the desk, scapular downward rotation
      formation, increased activation in trapezius and levator scapula muscles, pain, decrease in
      normal joint range of motion (ROM) may result in impaired proprioception and this situation
      may create a vicious circle. In addition, incorrect sitting posture was found to be
      associated with changes in scapula position, kinematics and muscle activity.

      It is considered a clinical feature that a change in scapular alignment can cause neck pain
      and dysfunction. The scapula shares common muscle connections with the neck, and altered
      axioscapular muscle function is claimed to potentially cause neck pain through abnormal
      loading of the cervical spine or the formation of myofascial trigger points.

      Stretching the shortened upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator scapula muscles
      and strengthening the deep cervical flexor muscles are effective in correcting the anterior
      tilt posture of the head.

      Stretching exercises applied to the tension and shortness of the axioscapular muscles can
      have a positive effect on middle and lower trapezius muscle and serratus anterior muscle
      weakness, as they contribute to the change of scapular position. It may also contribute to
      cervical motion and/or symptom relief.

      For this reason, the aim of the study is to examine the effects of axioscapular muscle
      stretching exercises on posture, periscapular muscle strength and symptoms in office workers.
      In addition, information about the effect of isolated stretching exercises on muscle strength
      and symptoms will be obtained and a contribution will be made about the weekly dosage.
    

Intervention name(s): High frequency of stretching exercise; Low frequency of stretching exercise
Intervention type(s): Other; Other
Intervention description(s): After the randomization and evaluations, the selected postural stretching exercises will be taught to both groups in the clinic, and then a brochure will be given to the participants and they will be asked to practice these exercises at home.
In the experimental group, the exercises will be applied at the specified time and frequency, 5 days a week.
Participants will be given an "Exercise Diary" and exercise tracking will be provided by calling the participants once a week. The exercises will be done for 6 weeks. Participants will be evaluated twice, before and end of the treatment.; After the randomization and evaluations, the selected postural stretching exercises will be taught to both groups in the clinic, and then a brochure will be given to the participants and they will be asked to practice these exercises at home.
In the experimental group, the exercises will be applied at the specified time and frequency, 3 days a week.
Participants will be given an "Exercise Diary" and exercise tracking will be provided by calling the participants once a week. The exercises will be done for 6 weeks. Participants will be evaluated twice, before and end of the treatment.
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary purpose: Treatment