A Study of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Regular Computer Users and Effect of Yogic Exercises in Them
Journal Title: IJSR-International Journal Of Scientific Research - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 9
Abstract
Background: Computer use is increasingly common among working population. Long term computer users are at increased risk for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Yoga and relaxation techniques have been used to reduce the risk of CTS. 1. To find out the distribution and assessment of CTS by measurement of motor nerve conduction velocity (MNCV) in median nerve.2.To study the effectiveness of yogic exercises. Materials and methods: This is a cross-sectional study followed by an intervention. regular computer users (10 to 15 hours/week) in the age group between 20 to 40 years with symptoms of CTS were subjected to MNCV before and after intervention of yogic exercises. Results: Distribution of CTS was 38% which was higher among females.MNCV in median nerve has shown improvement after yoga. Conclusion: This study stressed upon the importance of yoga among regular computer users to improve their work performance.
Authors and Affiliations
DR. SUBHALAKSHMI. S, DR. SUJATHA. B
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP338691
- DOI -
- Views 43
- Downloads 0
PAGET-SCHROETTER SYNDROME A.K.A. EFFORT THROMBOSIS (UPPER EXTREMITY DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS)
Deep vein thrombosis according to etiology classified into primary or secondary and according to location upper limb DVT and lower limb DVT. Incidence of secondary DVT are high and seen mostly in hospitalized patient eti...
UNUSUAL CASE PATHOLOGIES–A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS-A REPORT OF 4 CASES
Correct diagnosis of a lesion or a condition is of utmost importance for proper treatment planning and its appropriate management. A multitude of pathologies may affect the head and neck region and may have multiple ways...
TO CORRELATE THE MODIFIED TRIPLE TEST (MTT) FOR PALPABLE BREAST MASS WITH HISTOPATHOLOGY.
Discrete breast mass in young women are common cause of anxiety though majority of these lesion are benign.It is frightful experience for the patient to undergo invasive procedure i.e. biopsy of breast mass. So there is...
CORRELATION BETWEEN MATERNAL ANTHOPOMETRIC FACTORS AND BIRTH WEIGHT IN LOW BIRTH WEIGHT BABIES
Background: Low birth weight is one of the most serious challenges in maternal and child health, in both developing and developed countries. ere is a strong and significant positive correlation between maternal nutritio...
MEDICAL STUDENT AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF PATIENT SAFETY AT IMAM ABDULRAHMAN BIN FAISAL UNIVERSITY
Patient safety is a fundamental principle in providing quality healthcare. Most studies focus on patient safety education among senior and postgraduate students but limited data are available at the undergraduate level....