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Effect of McKenzie exercise in forward head posture

"Efficacy of McKenzie Exercise Protocol in Individuals with Forward Head Posture"

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/09/036192
Enrollment
60
Registered
2021-09-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M624- Contracture of muscle

Interventions

Intervention1: McKenzie exercises for cervical spine: 1.Retraction of neck in sitting position. 2. Extension of neck in sitting position. 3. Head retraction in lying. 4.Neck extension in ly

Sponsors

Nil
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects with craniovertebral angle less than 48 degrees, subjects with neck disability index more than 5.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Recent injuries or surgeries in and around the neck region,vertigo,malignancy in and around the neck region and no psychiatric condition.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Craniovertebral angle will be assessed through on protractor application.Timepoint: 3 sessions per week. Craniovertebral angle will be assessed before the first session and after the last session

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Cervical muscle endurance through pressure biofeedback unitTimepoint: It will be assessed before the first session of the day 1 and after the last session.;Functional disability will be assessed through neck disability index scaleTimepoint: It will be assessed before the first session of the day 1 and after the last session.;Neck Pain through numerical pain rating scaleTimepoint: It will be assessed before the first session of the day 1 and after the last session.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNair Ashwani Balakrishnan

Dr D Y Patil College of Physiotherapy

divya.gohil@dpu.edu.in7767828290

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026