Table 3.
Comparison of mean post-test measures at week 4 and week 8 between the CTSC and control groups after adjustment for differences in baseline values (ANCOVA)
| Outcome | Week 4 (Post-test 1) | Week 8 (Post-test 2) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTSC | Control | Difference (95% CI) | CTSC | Control | Difference (95% CI) | |
| Forward head angle (FHA) | 41.54 | 47.59 | − 6.05* ( − 8.03, − 4.07) | 42.75 | 47.39 | − 4.64* ( − 6.71, − 2.58) |
| Forced vital capacity (FVC) | 3.47 | 3.38 | 0.09 ( − 0.06, 0.23) | 3.42 | 3.38 | 0.04 ( − 0.11, 0.19) |
| Cervical range of motion (CROM) | 62.94 | 56.09 | 6.84* (3.14, 10.55) | 63.07 | 57.86 | 5.21* (0.84, 9.58) |
CTSC Combination of traditional Thai massage, Scapular stabilization exercise and Chest mobilization
*Significant difference between groups (P < 0.05)