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To find out the effect of neck strengthening and abdominal strengthening exercises on range of motion and function in individuals suffering from forward head posture.

Effect of deep cervical flexor versus core stability exercises on range of motion and function in individuals with forward head posture: a comparative study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/08/044588
Enrollment
70
Registered
2022-08-03
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

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Deep Cervical Flexor Exercises: It will be performed for 10 seconds, 3 sets of 15 repetitions for 4 weeks. 1. A delicate nod of the head as if to indicate "yes". 2. Chin tucks in supine

Sponsors

Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy individuals having CVA less than 50 degrees. 2. Individuals with either gender with the age of 20-40 years. 3. People who had not sought medical attention for a neck or shoulder ailment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals who have undergone any surgery involving spine. 2. Individuals having migraine and cervicogenic headache. 3. People with injuries, history of fracture or any other conditions of the shoulder girdle, spine or trunk. Individuals who refuse to participate in the research.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Range of Motion (ROM) Craniovertebral Angle (CVA) Timepoint: Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks post treatment.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Neck Disability Index (NDI) Timepoint: Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks post treatment.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDeepali Patil

Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Wardha.

dvjphysio@gmail.com9975453662

Outcome results

None listed

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