Comparison of the Effects of ELDOA Technique and Sub-occipital Muscle Inhibition Technique on Disability in Patients with Text Neck Syndrome

Abstract

Background: Text neck syndrome, caused by extended use of handheld devices, leads to forward head posture and significant disability. This study aims to compare the effects of Elongation Longitudinaux Avec Decoaption Ostéo Articulaire (ELDOA) and sub-occipital muscle inhibition techniques on disability among patients with text neck syndrome.

Objective: To assess the impact of ELDOA and sub-occipital muscle inhibition techniques on disability reduction in patients with text neck syndrome.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial involved 44 participants aged 24-40 years, experiencing chronic neck pain and disability for at least three months. Participants were randomly allocated to two groups: Group A (n=22) received ELDOA along with baseline treatment, and Group B (n=22) received sub-occipital muscle inhibition technique along with baseline treatment. Disability levels were measured using the Neck Disability Index. Baseline treatment included hot packs and neck isometric exercises. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS Version 16.

Results: The ELDOA group demonstrated a significant improvement in functional ability, with a 25% reduction in disability scores on the Neck Disability Index. The sub-occipital muscle inhibition group showed a 20% reduction in disability scores. Both techniques effectively improved functional ability, with ELDOA yielding slightly better results.

Conclusion: Both ELDOA and sub-occipital muscle inhibition techniques are effective in reducing disability in patients with text neck syndrome. ELDOA showed slightly superior outcomes in improving functional ability.

Keywords: ELDOA, sub-occipital muscle inhibition, text neck syndrome, disability, functional ability, physical therapy, neck pain, technology addiction, Neck Disability Index