Evaluating the Effectiveness of Interventions for Neck Pain in University Students with Problematic Internet Use: A Randomized Trial

Gamze Demircioğlu; Hazal Genç

Makale detayları

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Interventions for Neck Pain in University Students with Problematic Internet Use: A Randomized Trial

Yazarlar:

Gamze Demircioğlu | Hazal Genç

Yayıncı:

İstanbul Gelisim University

Ana Başlıklar:

Fiziksel Aktivite ve Sağlık | Fizyoterapi

Dergi:

İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Issue 26, pp.418-429

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348347

pISSN:

2536-4499

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Aim: The proliferation of digital technology has made internet usage an integral part of daily life, inadvertently leading to increased physical inactivity among peers. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of different interventions for neck pain in university students with problematic internet use. Method: This randomized controlled trial RCT was conducted with 40 participants, aged 18 to 20, experiencing non-specific neck pain. All participants were randomly divided into the home exercise group Group 1; n20 and the walking group Group 2; n20. Posture and stretching exercises were recommended to the home exercise group over eight weeks. The walking group was given a daily walking program of 7000 steps over the same eight weeks. After examining the subjects demographic information, participants were assessed before and after the program using the Neck Disability Index, Perceived Stress Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Beck Anxiety Inventory. Results: The study revealed that symptoms associated with neck pain significantly decreased in the home exercise group p0.001. No significant improvements in stress and anxiety levels were observed in either group p0.05. Although sleep quality improved significantly in both the home exercise group p0.005 and the walking group p0.016, there was insufficient supportive evidence that one group was more effective. Conclusion: The increasing prevalence of internet usage contributes to heightened physical inactivity among peers. Establishing regular exercise routines and scheduling specific physical activity breaks are crucial to counteract the detrimental effects of this trend.

 Aim: The proliferation of digital technology has made internet usage an integral part of daily life, inadvertently leading to increased physical inactivity among peers. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of different interventions for neck pain in university students with problematic internet use. Method: This randomized controlled trial RCT was conducted with 40 participants, aged 18 to 20, experiencing non-specific neck pain. All participants were randomly divided into the home exercise group Group 1; n20 and the walking group Group 2; n20. Posture and stretching exercises were recommended to the home exercise group over eight weeks. The walking group was given a daily walking program of 7000 steps over the same eight weeks. After examining the subjects demographic information, participants were assessed before and after the program using the Neck Disability Index, Perceived Stress Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Beck Anxiety Inventory. Results: The study revealed that symptoms associated with neck pain significantly decreased in the home exercise group p0.001. No significant improvements in stress and anxiety levels were observed in either group p0.05. Although sleep quality improved significantly in both the home exercise group p0.005 and the walking group p0.016, there was insufficient supportive evidence that one group was more effective. Conclusion: The increasing prevalence of internet usage contributes to heightened physical inactivity among peers. Establishing regular exercise routines and scheduling specific physical activity breaks are crucial to counteract the detrimental effects of this trend.

 Aim: The proliferation of digital technology has made internet usage an integral part of daily life, inadvertently leading to increased physical inactivity among peers. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of different interventions for neck pain in university students with problematic internet use. Method: This randomized controlled trial RCT was conducted with 40 participants, aged 18 to 20, experiencing non-specific neck pain. All participants were randomly divided into the home exercise group Group 1; n20 and the walking group Group 2; n20. Posture and stretching exercises were recommended to the home exercise group over eight weeks. The walking group was given a daily walking program of 7000 steps over the same eight weeks. After examining the subjects demographic information, participants were assessed before and after the program using the Neck Disability Index, Perceived Stress Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Beck Anxiety Inventory. Results: The study revealed that symptoms associated with neck pain significantly decreased in the home exercise group p0.001. No significant improvements in stress and anxiety levels were observed in either group p0.05. Although sleep quality improved significantly in both the home exercise group p0.005 and the walking group p0.016, there was insufficient supportive evidence that one group was more effective. Conclusion: The increasing prevalence of internet usage contributes to heightened physical inactivity among peers. Establishing regular exercise routines and scheduling specific physical activity breaks are crucial to counteract the detrimental effects of this trend.

 Amaç: Dijital teknolojinin yaygınlaşması, internet kullanımını günlük yaşamın ayrılmaz bir parçası haline getirmiş ve istemeden de olsa akranlar arasında fiziksel hareketsizliğin artmasına neden olmuştur. Bu çalışmanın amacı, problemli internet kullanımı olan üniversite öğrencilerinde boyun ağrısına yönelik farklı müdahalelerin etkinliğini incelemektir. Yöntem: Bu randomize kontrollü çalışma RKÇ, yaşları 18 ila 20 arasında değişen ve spesifik olmayan boyun ağrısı yaşayan toplam 40 katılımcı ile yürütülmüştür. Tüm katılımcılar rastgele iki gruba ayrılmıştır: ev egzersiz grubu Grup 1; n20 ve yürüyüş grubu Grup 2; n20. Ev egzersizi grubuna sekiz haftalık bir süre boyunca duruş ve esneme egzersizleri önerilmiştir. Yürüyüş grubuna ise aynı sekiz haftalık süre boyunca 7000 adımdan oluşan günlük bir yürüyüş programı verilmiştir. Deneklerin demografik bilgilerinin incelenmesinin ardından, katılımcılar programdan önce ve sonra Boyun Engellilik İndeksi, Algılanan Stres Ölçeği, Pittsburgh Uyku Kalitesi İndeksi ve Beck Anksiyete Envanteri kullanılarak değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular: Çalışma, boyun ağrısı ile ilişkili semptomların ev egzersizi grubunda önemli ölçüde azaldığını ortaya koymuştur p0,001. Her iki grupta da stres ve anksiyete düzeylerinde anlamlı bir iyileşme gözlenmemiştir p0,05. Uyku kalitesi hem ev egzersizi grubunda p0,005 hem de yürüyüş grubunda p0,016 önemli ölçüde iyileşmiş olsa da bir grubun diğerinden daha etkili olduğuna dair yeterli destekleyici kanıt bulunamamıştır. Sonuç: İnternet kullanımının giderek yaygınlaşması, akranlar arasında fiziksel hareketsizliğin artmasına katkıda bulunmaktadır. Düzenli egzersiz rutinleri oluşturmak ve belirli fiziksel aktivite molaları planlamak, bu eğilimin zararlı etkilerine karşı koymak için çok önemlidir.

Makale detayları

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Interventions for Neck Pain in University Students with Problematic Internet Use: A Randomized Trial

Yazarlar:

Gamze Demircioğlu | Hazal Genç

Yayıncı:

İstanbul Gelisim University

Ana Başlıklar:

Fiziksel Aktivite ve Sağlık | Fizyoterapi

Dergi:

İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Issue 26, pp.418-429

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348347

pISSN:

2536-4499

Exercise therapy

internet use

neck pain

physical activity

walkingEgzersiz tedavisi

internet kullanımı

boyun ağrısı

fiziksel aktivite

yürüme

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Gamze Demircioğlu | Hazal Genç

Yayıncı: İstanbul Gelisim University

Ana Başlıklar: Fiziksel Aktivite ve Sağlık | Fizyoterapi

Dergi: İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Issue 26, pp.418-429

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 8/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001348347

pISSN: 2536-4499

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Gamze Demircioğlu | Hazal Genç

Yayıncı:

İstanbul Gelisim University

Ana Başlıklar:

Fiziksel Aktivite ve Sağlık | Fizyoterapi

Dergi:

İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Issue 26, pp.418-429

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348347

pISSN:

2536-4499