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Effects of Tele-rehabilitation Versus Supervised Rehabilitation Among Computer Users With Non-specific Neck Pain
Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Summary
The current study is a single-blinded, two-arm parallel-group randomized controlled trial involving 62 participants with non-specific neck pain among computer users. The trial aims to compare the effects of tele-rehabilitation and supervised rehabilitation on neck pain, disability, and exercise adherence. Both groups will receive the same structured exercise program along with postural correction instructions. The tele-rehabilitation group will perform exercises remotely with digital guidance, reminders, and follow-ups, while the supervised group will receive in-clinic physiotherapy sessions under professional supervision. Interventions will be carried out three times per week for a duration of six weeks, with each session lasting approximately 40 minutes. Outcome measures will include neck pain (VAS), neck disability (NDI), and exercise adherence (ATEMPT tool).Assessments will be conducted at baseline and at the end of treatment at 8th week.The study will be conducted at the Physical Therapy Department of Sehat Medical Complex Lake City, and the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital. The hypothesis is that tele-rehabilitation will be more effective than supervised rehabilitation in reducing neck pain and disability, and may result in better exercise adherence due to its convenience and accessibility.
Official title: Effects of Tele-rehabilitation Versus Supervised Rehabilitation on Neck Pain, Disability and Exercise Adherence Among Computer Users With Non-specific Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
62
Start Date
2026-05
Completion Date
2026-09
Last Updated
2026-04-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Neck and upper back strengthening exercises by Tele-rehabilitation Intervention
Interventions (Postural Awareness, Neck and Upper Back strengthening exercises via Whatsapp reminders).Although both neck and upper back strengthening exercises have demonstrated potential effects individually, there is a paucity of research evaluating their combined effects. A structured program combining both exercises may produce improvements in pain, disability and greater exercise adherence rates when delivered digitally.
Neck and upper back strengthening by Supervised Rehabilitation Intervention
Interventions ((Postural Awareness, Neck and Upper Back strengthening exercises under supervision) Participants in this group will receive the same 40 -minute session consisting of same exercises as the tele-rehabilitation group in the clinic under the supervision of a physiotherapist.