Prevalencia de las alteraciones de la movilidad cervical en los estudiantes de la UCSG, 2020.

Abstract

Joint mobility is known as the ability to move a joint in conjunction with the different muscle groups. In neck pain or neck pain, this can be altered by several factors such as: pain, muscle weakness and limitation. Objectives: To determine the alterations of cervical mobility in students from 1st to 3rd cycle of the Physiotherapy Career of the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil. Methodology: The quantitative approach with a descriptive scope was used, using a non-experimental cross-sectional design in 106 students, considering the inclusion criteria. The IDC and the Cranio-Cervical Flexion Test were used. Results: From the sample made up of 100% (106) students; Using the Cervical Disability Index it was possible to show that the population that falls into the range of without disability is represented by 55%, 38% is in the range of mild disability and 7% in moderate disability. The evaluation of joint mobility by means of the Cranio-Cervical Flexion Test, showed that 79% presented alteration and 21% the normal value. In the evaluation with the Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback instrument, 75% presented alteration of muscle strength and 25% the normal value. Conclusions: Among the students of the 1st and 3rd cycle of the Physiotherapy career at the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil, it was determined that there is a high percentage in relation to cervical mobility alterations.