Supervised Versus Home Based Exercises Neck and Low Back Pain Among Students Due to Quarantine During COVID-19

Effects of Supervised Versus Home Based Stretching and Strengthening Exercise Program on Neck Pain and Back Pain Among University Students Due to Quarantine During COVID-19: A Randomised Controlled Trial

This study investigates whether or not the stretching and strengthening exercises are effective both at home and under supervision for people suffering from neck pain from using equipment for online courses due to quarantine during COVID-19.

The aim of this study is to investigate which regime is best to follow a recommendation, be it under the supervision of the therapist or at home with stretching and strengthening exercises. There was no study that could explain the effect of stretching and strengthening exercises as a comparison between a supervised and a home treatment plan for neck pain in students during quarantine due to Covid-19.This study examines whether or not the recommendations given are effective both at home and under supervision.

Inclusion Criteria

• Participants using gadget like computer, mobile or laptop for online education during quarantine
• Participants having musculoskeletal pain during COVID-19 quarantine
• Prolonged sitting and low physical activity during quarantine
• Prolonged exposure of screen more than 6 hours per day due online classes during the quarantine

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participants having musculoskeletal pain before the quarantine
• Participants doing any type of physical activity during quarantine
• Participants taking online classes or any online educational program before quarantine
• Participants with known congenital, inflammatory and infectious conditions of spine
• Participants following any ergonomic recommendations or any postural awareness during and after quarantine