Authors : Prasanth. K; Shilpachandran. K

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 6 - June

Google Scholar : https://tinyurl.com/yc6jrujy

DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jun1245

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Abstract : Background and Objectives: The primary aim of the study is to compare the efficacy of ELDOA technique and Mckenzie protocol techniques for patients with mechanical neck pain.  Methodology: Study design – Experimental study. 30 subjects were enrolled in the study both male and female gender. Subjects were enrolled by using inclusion and exclusion criteria. Pre – test and post- test were taken on Visual Analogue Scale and Neck Disability Index to evaluate pain and disability respectively.  Result: Both groups revealed an improvement in VAS and NDI scores post-intervention (p < 0.05). Group A (ELDOA) presented more improvement in pain and disability reduction compared to Group B (McKenzie), and the differences between the two groups were statistically significant (p < 0.05).  Conclusion: ELDOA was proven to be more effective than McKenzie protocol for decreasing pain and functional disability in patients with mechanical neck pain. Thus, ELDOA may be a better intervention in clinical settings for the management of mechanical neck pain.

Keywords : Mechanical Neck Pain, ELDOA Technique, Mckenzie Protocol Technique, Visual Analogue Scale, Neck Disability Index.

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