ASSOCIATION OF UPPER CROSS SYNDROME WITH PROLONGED SITTING AMONG YOUNG ADULTS

To determine the frequency of upper cross syndrome and its association with prolonged sitting postures and to determine the functional status of upper extremity affected by prolong sitting among young population. METHODS: It was an analytical cross sectional study, conducted in Fatima Memorial College of Medicine and dentistry, Lahore from 18 October, 2017 to 30 January, 2018. Reed co postural assessment scale score was used for the postural assessment, upper limb functional index (ULFI) was used to inquire about the participant current upper extremity functional status in a variety of activities. RESULTS: Out of 165 participants who had 6 to 8 of sitting 15.75% had moderate level of difficulty and out of 150 participants who had 8 to 10 hours of sitting 26.66% had moderate level of difficulty, so significant association was found between sitting hours and upper extremity functional status with p=0.00.  Postural analysis of head position, neck position, and upper back has also showed that there is significant association with p value =.000 (< 0.05) between sitting hours and postural changes, as increasing sitting hours cause increased postural changes. CONCLUSION: In the light of these results, it is concluded that prolonged sitting hours are associated with upper cross syndrome and change in upper extremity functional status, so certain strategies could be suggested for the workstations or the individuals, involves in prolong sitting.