Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare (Nov 2023)

Neck Health Metrics and Quality of Life: A Comparative Study in Bike Drivers with and without Neck Pain

  • Aafreen A,
  • Khan AR,
  • Khan A,
  • Ahmad A,
  • Alzahrani AH,
  • Alhusayni AI,
  • Alameer AH,
  • Alajam RA,
  • Mondey Ganesan BB,
  • Shaphe MA

Journal volume & issue
Vol. Volume 16
pp. 3575 – 3584

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Aafreen Aafreen,1 Abdur Raheem Khan,1 Ashfaque Khan,1 Ausaf Ahmad,2 Abdullah Hussain Alzahrani,3 Abdullah Ibrahim Alhusayni,3 Abdulaziz H Alameer,4 Ramzi Abdu Alajam,4 Bhuvanesh Babu Mondey Ganesan,4 Mohammad Abu Shaphe4 1Department of Physiotherapy, Integral University, Lucknow, India; 2Department of Community Medicine, Integral University, Lucknow, India; 3Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia; 4Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Abdur Raheem Khan, Department of Physiotherapy, Integral University, Lucknow, India, Tel +9616739965, Email [email protected]: Neck pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal issue among bike drivers, often resulting from extended static postures, repetitive head movements, and exposure to vibrations. This study aims to assess the connection between cervical ROM, neck proprioception, CVA, and QOL in bike drivers with neck pain compared to those without neck pain so that the targeted interventions can be developed to enhance their well-being.Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 100 bike drivers aged 20– 50 years was conducted, split into two groups: those with neck pain (n=50) and those without neck pain (n=50). Cervical ROM was measured using a smartphone, neck proprioception was assessed through a head repositioning test, and CVA was determined using lateral-view photographs with a plumb line. The Short Form-36 (SF-36) questionnaire was employed to evaluate QOL. Data analysis was conducted using independent t-tests and Pearson’s correlation coefficient.Results: Bike drivers with neck pain exhibited significantly reduced cervical ROM (p-value=< 0.001), impaired neck proprioception (p-value=< 0.001), and decreased CVA (p-value=< 0.001) compared to their counterparts without neck pain. A strong negative correlation was found between neck pain and QOL, with lower scores in all eight domains of the SF-36. Cervical ROM, neck proprioception, and CVA showed moderate correlations with various QOL domains (p-value=< 0.05).Conclusion: Neck pain in bike drivers is linked to decrease cervical ROM, compromised neck proprioception, and reduced CVA. These factors correlate with a lower quality of life, both physical and mental domains. Interventions addressing these aspects may enhance the quality of life for bike drivers experiencing neck pain.Keywords: cervical range of motion, neck proprioception, craniovertebral angle, quality of life, neck pain, bike drivers

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