A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VERTICAL OSCILLATORY PRESSURE ON PAIN AND CARDIOVASCULAR RESPONSE FOR NECK PAIN PATIENTS.

A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VERTICAL OSCILLATORY PRESSURE ON PAIN AND CARDIOVASCULAR RESPONSE FOR NECK PAIN PATIENTS.
AUTHOR : B.ARUN.MPT,CMPT*. B.GANESAN. MPT**.
*Physiotherapist, K.G.Hospital, 18, Arts College Road, Coimbatore-18.
** Principal, Infant Jesus College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore.
Purpose of the Study:
This study was aimed to ascertain the immediate response of Neck pain to Vertical Oscillatory pressure and to establish the effect of Cardio vascular responses.

Methods: An experimental Pre Test Post Test Same Subject design was selected for the study.20 subjects with Neck Pain were selected by Cervical Mobility Test. Pre treatment assessment of Pain, Blood Pressure and Heart Rate were Measured. Post Treatment assessment of Pain Heart rate Blood pressure were measured immediately and After 5 Mins following Vertical Oscillatory Pressure.
Parameters: Borg Scale, and Sphygmomanometer.

Result:
Neck pain Intensity decreased from very Uncomfortable to very mild after Treatment (t = 12.83, p > 0.05%)
There are no significant changes in Heart Rate Systolic Blood Pressure Diastolic Blood Pressure In Immediate and 5 Mins after Vertical Oscillatory pressure.

Conclusion:
Vertical Oscillatory pressure relieves Neck Pain with out inducing significant myocardial stress or alteration in cardiovascular function suggested by variables measured in the study