Effect of Yoga@Work Program

Effectiveness of Yoga@Work Program on Neck and Shoulder Pain in Information Technology (IT) Employees

Employees working in IT industry are prone to develop musculoskeletal pain,specifically back, neck and shoulder pain. This study evaluates the effectiveness of work-site yoga intervention, Yoga@work on neck and shoulder pain in IT employees.

Inclusion Criteria:

• IT companies employee
• Full time employment
• Neck and Shoulder Pain
• pain of at least 3 months duration
• able to comply with intervention schedule

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy
• Refuse to give informed consent
• spinal fracture
• recent cervical spine or shoulder surgery
• recent (3 months) chemotherapy/radiotherapy/ intervention