Combined Effect of Sling Exercise Training and Fascia Therapy on Neck Pain, ROM and Quality of Life in Students Undergoing Long Distance Travel
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial
Abstract: Background: One common musculoskeletal condition that interferes with people's daily lives is neck pain. Between 42% and 67% of young adults are impacted. Chronic neck pain can limit range of motion and functional ability by causing muscle spasms and fatigue. Studies show that students who frequently travel long distances are particularly vulnerable to neck pain. Ergonomic issues such as repeated motions, exposure to stress and vibration, poor posture, and intensive physical activity are some of the causes of this illness. Individual factors that also play a part include age, body mass index, genetics, and a history of musculoskeletal pain. The sling exercise treatment is an exercise program or treatment approach that uses a sling and other accessory instruments to induce passive or active treatment, improving physical abnormalities, sensory-motor control, muscle strength, and muscular endurance. By applying little pressure to connective tissues, the Danis Bois method of fascia therapy helps to enhance side bending and cervical extension. The most used questionnaire for evaluating neck discomfort is the Neck Disability Index (NDI). It is a useful tool for people with neck pain because it includes ten questions about pain, lifting, and different activities of daily living (ADLs). This study examines the combined effect of sling exercise training and fascia therapy in reducing neck pain among students who travel long distances by bus. Materials and Methods: The study was designed as an experimental investigation carried out in a tertiary care hospital in Puducherry. The study population consisted of students with neck pain based on selection criteria. Fifty eligible participants gave written informed consent and were randomized into two groups (n=25 each). Both groups received conventional therapy, which included hot packs, isometric neck exercises, and trapezius stretching; Group A also received sling exercise training and fascia therapy. The results were evaluated using the Neck Disability Index and craniovertebral angle. Results: Group A (sling exercise training and fascia therapy combined with conventional exercise) significantly reduced pain, improved posture, and increased functional activity more than group B (conventional therapy and hot pack) for traveling students with neck pain, according to the current study.
Language: English
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7165134530