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Correlation of face mask usage with head posture among adolescents
Authors Name:
Anbarasan.E
, K. Jothi prasanna
Unique Id:
IJSDR2303092
Published In:
Volume 8 Issue 3, March-2023
Abstract:
Introduction: Face masks can limit the lower field of vision, particularly if they are not well fitted, causing people to tuck in their chins, shift their body position and hold their necks and posture stiffly to maintain a line of sight. Use of this posture does not usually mean that there is pain or dysfunction but it suggests that there is potential for developing musculoskeletal problems in future. In such neck positions, the deep neck flexor (DNF) muscles are most commonly recruited to maintain a stable posture of head over the cervical spine. Objectives: To find out the correlation of face mask usage with head posture among adolescents. Methodology: An observational study was conducted with 100 participants that comprised of 88 boys and 22 girls (adolescents) between the age of 18 – 24 years. People who wear any type of mask for at least 6 hours a day were included. Participants were assessed for craniovertebral angle with and without facemasks. Outcome measures: AutoCAD–2021 software Results: There is a significant positive correlation between the craniovertebral angle with and without face mask irrespective of gender, types of mask used, hours of mask used (p<0.005). Conclusion: This study concluded that there is no significant influence of face mask on the craniovertebral angle and the head posture.
Keywords:
Keywords: Face Mask, Cranio Vertebral Angle, Neck Pain, Forward Head Posture, Cervical Muscles.
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"Correlation of face mask usage with head posture among adolescents", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 3, page no.573 - 580, March-2023, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2303092.pdf
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Published Paper ID: IJSDR2303092
Registration ID:203884
Published In: Volume 8 Issue 3, March-2023
DOI (Digital Object Identifier):
Page No: 573 - 580
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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