Effect of Sling Neck Flexion Exercise on Concentration and Brain Activity of Subjec ts with Forward Head Posture

Authors

  • Won-Sik Bae Professor, Dept. of Physical Therapy, Kyungnam College of Information & Technology, 45, Jurye-Ro, Sasang- gu, Busan, Korea Author
  • Dong-Yeop Lee Professor, Dept. of Physical Therapy, Sun Moon University, 70, Sunmoon-ro 220 beon-gil, Tangjeong- myeon Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea Author
  • Keon-Cheol Lee Professor, Dept. of Physical Therapy, Kyungnam College of Information & Technology, 45, Jurye-Ro, Sasang- gu, Busan, Korea Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61841/msdq3x55

Keywords:

Brain activity, Concentration, Electroencephalogram, Forward head posture, Global postural system,, Sling neck flexion exercise

Abstract

Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of sling neck flexion exercise o n attention and brain activity in subjects with forward head posture (FHP).

Method/statistical Analysis: The study group comprised 30 students who were randomly divided into two grou ps. One group(15 students) took part in sling neck flexion exercise for 6 wk, and the other group(15 students) se rved as the control. FHP was determined using a global postural system (GPS 400) device. An electroencephalo gram (EEG) was performed using EEG 3000 to assess left and right brain activity.

Findings: A homogeneity test revealed that the general characteristics of the subjects in the two groups did not significantly differ. A paired t-test and independent t-test were performed to analyze differences between and within two groups. The change in concentration according to the experiment duration showed a significant difference in the experimental group (p<.05). By contrast, the control group showed no significant difference (p>.05). While the change in the left brain activity showed a significant difference in the experimental group (p<.05), the control group did not show a significant difference (p>.05). The mean at each time period showed no significant difference between the two groups (p>.05). While the experimental group showed a significant difference in the change in the right brain activity according to the experiment duration (p<.05), no significant difference was observed in the control group (p>.05). The between-group difference of the mean at each time period showed no significance (p>.05).

Improvements/Applications: In conclusion, sling neck flexion exercise can improve brain function. Regular po stural correction exercise is required. We expect the results to be used in clinical trials.

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30.09.2020

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Vol. 24 No. 7 (2020): 24 (7) 2020

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Bae, W.-S., Lee, D.-Y., & Lee, K.-C. (2020). Effect of Sling Neck Flexion Exercise on Concentration and Brain Activity of Subjec ts with Forward Head Posture. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 24(7), 1589-1595. https://doi.org/10.61841/msdq3x55