Common interventions
cramping, fatigue
STRETCHES
Therapeutic interventions, including strengthening exercises, range of motion exercises and stretching exercises, were equally performed by all the patients in both groups. These exercises were performed in the sitting position while the therapist was in standing position and body mechanics were properly maintained to avoid any work-related injury [
Strength training: 5 days per week for four weeks, intensity mild to moderate, 5 to 7 repetitions (3 sets followed by resting duration of 30 s between sets) and resistance training with light weights and bands.Stretching: 5 days per week for four weeks, moderate intensity 7–10 repetitions, with a 5-sec hold for each stretch beyond range (resting duration of 5 s in between repetititions), passive and active manual stretches.ROM exercises: 5 days per week for four weeks, moderate intensity, 5–7 repetitions, with a 5-sec hold (followed by resting period of 5 s in between repetitions) within range, passive and active ROM exercises.Ten minutes of warm-up were done through this rehabilitation protocol. After the specific therapy, a cool-down period of 10 min was done to reduce cramping and fatigue.