1Student, SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur 603203, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India.
1Assistant Professor, SRM College of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur 603203, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India.
2Associate Professor, SRM College of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur 603203, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India.
3Professor, SRM College of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur 603203, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India.
Corresponding Author:
Ashish Mathew A,
Assistant Professor, SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology.
Email: ashishma@srmist.edu.in
Background: As virtual learning is becoming more prevalent, college students spend significant time on digital devices, leading to digital eye strain that may affect a student's academic performance and quality of life. Globally approximately 60 million individuals report symptoms of computer vision syndrome with one million new cases annually. The E Backnshou exercise is a structured program aimed at reducing CVS symptoms.
Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of the E Backnshou exercise in reducing CVS Symptoms among physiotherapy students.
Methods: A Quazi experimental study was conducted involving 30 physiotherapy students aged 19-25 years experiencing CVS Related neck, shoulder, and low back pain. The participants were divided into two groups, Group A performed E Backnshou exercise along with 20-20-20 rule, while group B followed only the 20-20-20 rule. Outcome measure: Computer vision syndrome questionnaire, Visual Analogue scale, Neck disability index, Shoulder pain and Disability index and Roland Morris Disability questionnaire.
Results: Statistically significant between group differences were observed using Mann-Whitney tests in neck pain Vas (Mean = 1.80) shoulder pain Vas (Mean= 1.87) SPADI (Mean = 21.10), Low back pain Vas (Mean= 2.13) and ROMDQ (mean= 3.7) all remaining significant after Bonferroni adjustment (a= .007).
Conclusion: The E Backnshou Program significantly reduces musculoskeletal symptoms in students with excessive screen exposure. Although both groups improved, the experimental Group showed greater symptoms reduction and functional improvement.
Keywords: Physiotherapy students, Computer Vision Syndrome, Musculoskeletal disorder, E Backnshou exercise.
How to cite this article: Kiruthiga S, Ashish Mathew A, Mariyam Farzana SF, Suresh TN. Effectiveness Of E-Backnshou Exercise on Computer Vision Syndrome Among Physiotherapy Students- An Experimental Study. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(1): 544-553; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.1.61
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