ABSTRACT
Background : : Dowager`s hump is a faulty habitual posture alignment
of the cervical spine, where in the head is positioned anterior to the
shoulder. Prolonged forward head posture (FHP) leads to the
development of hump, predominantly seen in menopaused
females.Objective : This study was conducted to investigate the effect of
Mckenzie exercises on females with Dowager's hump in cervical region
. Methods : Thirty female patients with Dowager's hump aged from 38-
59 years randomly distributed to 2 equal groups. The treatment was
applied 3 times per week for 8 weeks .Pain intensity level and neck
functional ability were measured pre-treatment and post 8 weeks of
tratment. Group A (control ) : 15 female patient received conventional
physiotherapy and Group B (study ) include 15 female patient received
conventional therapy in addition to Mckenzie exercises. The treatment
was applied 3 times per week for 8 weeks .Pain intensity level and neck
functional ability were measured pre-treatment and post-tratment.
Results: the study group showed statistical significance reduction in pain
intensity level and neck disability index more than control group .
Conclusion : Mckenzie exercises improves neck functional ability and
pain level intensity in females patients with Dowager's hump in cervical .