Background: Computer professionals often present with altered neck posture and hand/arm disorders. It has been found that 70% of computer professionals have neck/shoulder disorders and 64% have hand/arm disorders.

Objective: The study aims to correlate neck posture with hand function in computer professionals.

Subjects: A random sample of 60 subjects was taken.

Study Design: Correlational design.

Method: Subjects underwent assessment of their neck posture using photographic method by UTHSCSA image tool 0.3 software and hand functions by Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Kit.

Results: After statistically analysing the data collected it was found at p<0.01 that there is strong negative correlation between neck posture and hand functions in computer professionals.

Conclusion: The study concluded that as the cranio-vertebral angle decreases there is increase in the elapsed time (in seconds) taken to perform a task for hand functions. In later stages, it can result into decreased hand grip strength and daily hand functions.

Keywords: Computer professionals, neck posture, hand functions.

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Sakshi Jain

Assistant Professor, Galgotias University, Greater Noida