Background:

The software sector is growing at a very quick speed. Computers are necessary in every sector. The majority of the day must be spent sitting in front of a computer screen in order to operate on a computer. Prolonged Computer use combined with an inadequate work-rest cycle, particularly when utilizing input devices leads to postural stress due to poor workstation ergonomics which is directly linked to musculoskeletal issues and can cause neck pain and changes in the craniovertebral angle thereby leading to Forward head posture (FHP). It is measured by using modified universal goniometer. Office workers reported a 12-month prevalence of neck pain. In computer professionals, grip strength could be impacted by extended mouse use, protracted typing sessions, and awkward hand placement. The need of this study is to examine the relationship between craniovertebral angle and handgrip strength and neck pain in people who use computers. Outcome Measures: craniovertebral angle measured with modified universal goniometer, neck pain using Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire and hand grip strength measured using digital handheld dynamometer. Statistical Analysis: The data will be collected and descriptive statistic like mean, standard deviation after ensuring the normal distribution will be analyzed using SPSS version 21 software. Shapiro-Wilk Test will be used to check normal distribution of data. If the data will follow normal distribution then Pearson correlation coefficient will be used and if data does not follow normal distribution then Spearman Correlation will be used to find correlation among normal and abnormal craniovertebral angle, neck pain, right and left hand grip strength. Conclusion: This observational study will be helpful for understanding and building up essential information for the association between forward head posture, neck pain and grip strength. Clinical Trial Registration: The study is registered with Clinical Trials Registry- India (CTRI), with the registration number for the trial being CTRI/2022/07/044312.