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Effects of Exercise Training Delivered Through Telerehabilitation on Text Neck Syndrome
Sponsor: Karabuk University
Summary
To compare the effectiveness of telerehabilitation exercise program with that of supervised in-person physiotherapy in improving neck muscle endurance, pain intensity, and functional disability in university students with text neck syndrome. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 31 university students aged 18-24 diagnosed with text neck syndrome. Participants were randomly assigned to either a telerehabilitation group or a supervised in-person exercise group. Both groups received an identical six-week exercise program, delivered three times per week, including stretching, range of motion, isometric, and postural correction exercises with progressive intensity. Primary outcomes included deep cervical flexor and extensor muscle endurance. Secondary outcomes were neck pain intensity and functional disability. Assessments were performed at baseline and post-intervention.
Official title: Effects of Telerehabilitation Versus Supervised Physiotherapy on Neck Muscle Endurance, Pain, and Disability in KARABUK University Students With Text Neck Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 24 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
31
Start Date
2025-01-01
Completion Date
2025-08-26
Last Updated
2026-08-26
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Telerehabilitation-Based Neck Exercise Training
Participants received a 6-week Telerehabilitation exercise program delivered via video calls and digital platforms, three sessions per week. The program included stretching, active range of motion, isometric strengthening, and postural correction exercises with progressive intensity.
Supervised physiotherapy exercise training
Participants received the same 6-week exercise program as the Telerehabilitation group, but delivered face-to-face in a supervised clinical setting by a physiotherapist, three sessions per week.
Locations (1)
Karabuk University
Karabük, Karabük Province, Turkey (Türkiye)