The effect of computer use on pain, grip strength, and upper limb neural tension in female undergraduate students: A matched-pair study.

Background: Female university students frequently complain of computer-related neck pain after one hour of use, which may cause changes in grip strength and nerve tension in the upper extremity.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare neck pain intensity, grip strength and upper limb neural tension, before and after an hour of computer use between female students with and without neck pain.

Method: There were 36 female students recruited, which were then divided into the neck pain group (n = 18) and the asymptomatic group (n = 18).

Effects of scapular stabilization exercises on posture and muscle imbalances in women with upper crossed syndrome: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Scapular stabilization exercises can improve forward shoulder posture in young women. However, the effects of optimal exercise protocols on neck and shoulder postures, scapular muscle imbalance and thoracic kyphosis are still unclear.

Objectives: To investigate the effects of scapular stabilization exercises on neck and shoulder postures, scapular muscle imbalance and thoracic kyphosis in young women with upper crossed syndrome.