Normative value of deep neck flexors muscle strength measurement using pressure biofeedback unit and sphygmomanometer: An observational study

Abstract

PurposeTo find out the normative value of deep neck flexor muscles strength using pressure biofeedback unit and sphygmomanometer. MethodsThe healthy individuals both male and female aged between 18 and 25 years were recruited by stratified random sampling method from a tertiary hospital. The procedure is performed with the patient in supine lying with the neck in a neutral position. To check strength, pressure biofeedback unit and sphygmomanometer were placed under occiput and ask the individual to do the movement is genteelly and slowly as a head nodding action (chin tuck). The performance was scored via the pressure level that patient achieves 3 repetitions for 10 s hold and interval timing for 10 s. And the pressure biofeedback unit and sphygmomanometer inflated with 40 mmHg and took three reading respectively. ResultOur result shows, in decreased of deep neck cervical flexor muscle Strength with age group 21 (20–22) in normal adult and underweight with age group 21 (19–23) and with BMI 21 (20.1–22.4) and 16.6 (16.1–17.6) respectively. In our study, the deep neck flexor strength of overweight adults with age group 22 (21–23) and with BMI 27.8 (25.9–29.4) is stronger is than the normal and underweight adults. ConclusionThe study concluded that the maximal Deep neck cervical flexor strength of overweight Adults is stronger than normal and underweight Adults. The difference is maintained in all age groups. The maximal Deep neck cervical flexor strength, for flexion is developed at neutral position of neck.