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Effects of Video-Based Cervical Posture and Breathing Exercises on Musculoskeletal System, Pain and Emotional Stress Levels in Young Adults

Genç Yetişkinlerde Video Tabanlı Servikal Postür ve Solunum Egzersizlerinin Kas-İskelet Sistemi, Ağrı ve Emosyonel Stres Düzeyleri Üzerindeki Etkileri

Azra Nur Korkmaz(Istanbul Gedik University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation)0009-0004-0532-7763
Ece İnce(Istanbul Gedik University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation)0009-0007-5511-5736
İlayda Dağ(Cadde Performance and Therapy Clinic)0009-0007-6939-4529
Amine Ataç(Istanbul Gedik University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation)0000-0001-8211-9096
Selin Akıl Ağdere(University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Health Sciences Institute)0000-0002-8926-2677
Ebrar Atak(Yalova University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation)0000-0001-9426-7010
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2026-09-11
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In young adults, the selection and regular application of a personalised exercise programme may produce effective results in terms of musculoskeletal system and pain parameters regardless of the application method.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of video-based cervical posture and breathing exercises on musculoskeletal system, pain and emotional stress levels in young adults. 30 participants were randomly divided into study (n=15) and control (n=15) groups.
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Key Findings & Data:The study group received video-based cervical posture exercises, breathing exercises, and a brochure for 8 weeks/twice a week/30 minutes per session.
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⚙️Variables:Telerehabilitation · Musculoskeletal System · Pain

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The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of video-based cervical posture and breathing exercises on musculoskeletal system, pain and emotional stress levels in young adults. 30 participants were randomly divided into study (n=15) and control (n=15) groups. The study group received video-based cervical posture exercises, breathing exercises, and a brochure for 8 weeks/twice a week/30 minutes per session. The control group was given only brochures. Before and after the treatment, Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire, Brief Pain Inventory, Neck Disability Index, cervical posture analysis and Perceived Stress Scale were evaluated. No significant difference was found between the groups (p>0.05). Both groups showed significant improvement in pain parameters, Neck Disability Index, posture, musculoskeletal system neck, back, waist and knee scores (p<0.05). In young adults, the selection and regular application of a personalised exercise programme may produce effective results in terms of musculoskeletal system and pain parameters regardless of the application method.

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Çalışmanın amacı genç erişkinlerde video tabanlı servikal postür ve solunum egzersizlerinin kas-iskelet sistemi, ağrı ve emosyonel stres düzeylerine etkisini değerlendirmektir. 30 katılımcı rastgele şekilde çalışma (n=15) ve kontrol (n=15) gruplarına ayrılmıştır. Çalışma grubuna 8 hafta/haftada 2 kez/30 dakika video tabanlı servikal postür egzersizleri, solunum egzersizleri ve broşür verilmiştir. Kontrol grubuna ise sadece broşür verildi. Tedavi öncesinde-sonrasında Cornell Kas-İskelet Sistemi Rahatsızlık Anketi, Kısa Ağrı Envanteri, Boyun Özürlülük İndeksi, servikal postür analizi ve Algılanan Stres Ölçeği ile değerlendirme yapılmıştır. Gruplar arası karşılaştırmada anlamlı bir farklılık bulunmadı (p>0.05). Her iki grup ağrı parametreleri, Boyun Özürlülük İndeksi, postür, kas iskelet sistemi boyun, sırt, bel ve diz skorlarında anlamlı düzeyde iyileşme göstermiştir (p<0.05). Genç yetişkinlerde kişiye uygun egzersiz programının tercih edilmesi ve düzenli uygulanması, uygulama yönteminden bağımsız şekilde kas iskelet sistemi ve ağrı parametreleri açısından etkili sonuçlar oluşturabilir.

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Korkmaz, A. N., İnce, E., Dağ, İ., Ataç, A., Ağdere, S. A., Atak, E. (2026). Effects of Video-Based Cervical Posture and Breathing Exercises on Musculoskeletal System, Pain and Emotional Stress Levels in Young Adults. Bilecik Şeyh Edebali Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi, Volume: 4 Issue: 3. https://doi.org/10.61535/bseusbfd.1669102

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