Comparing Spinal Mobilization and Motor-Control Exercises on pain and functional performances in forward head posture subjects

Biomechanical analysis of forward head posture and the effects of spinal mobilization vs motor control exercises on myofascial pain, craniovertebral angle and functional performances among subjects with forward head posture - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/12/099395

Enrollment

153

Registered

2025-12-18

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-12

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M95-M95- Other disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Interventions

Intervention1: Experimental group 1: Upper cervical and upper thoracic spine mobilization along with conventional physiotherapy Intervention2: Experimental group 2: Motor control exercises along with

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Forward Head Posture Craniovertebral angle less than 50 degree Both men and women of age between 18 to 30 years Presence of Myofascial pain Ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Neurological conditions that influence motor control and pain perception Surgery and recent injuries to the neck and or upper limbs. Cervical disc lesions Any cardio respiratory condition Temporomandibular joint disorders Rheumatological conditions Pregnancy or recent childbirth Cognitive or language impairments

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Identification of biomechanical changes associated with forward head posture .There may be reduction in Myofascial Pain following both spinal mobilization and motor control exercises which are anticipated to lead to a decrease in myofascial pain, with potential differences in the degree of pain reduction between the two interventions. It is expected that spinal mobilization will result in a more significant improvement in the craniovertebral angle helping to restore proper head alignment. Motor control exercises may also contribute to improving posture, though the changes may be more gradual and subtle. The study aims to compare the effectiveness of spinal mobilization versus motor control exercises, providing insights into which intervention might be more effective in improving posture, pain management, and overall functional capacity for subjects with forward head posture.Timepoint: Pre test measurement at zero week Post test measurement at four weeks	—

Measure

Time frame

Identification of biomechanical changes associated with forward head posture .There may be reduction in Myofascial Pain following both spinal mobilization and motor control exercises which are anticipated to lead to a decrease in myofascial pain, with potential differences in the degree of pain reduction between the two interventions. It is expected that spinal mobilization will result in a more significant improvement in the craniovertebral angle helping to restore proper head alignment. Motor control exercises may also contribute to improving posture, though the changes may be more gradual and subtle. The study aims to compare the effectiveness of spinal mobilization versus motor control exercises, providing insights into which intervention might be more effective in improving posture, pain management, and overall functional capacity for subjects with forward head posture.Timepoint: Pre test measurement at zero week Post test measurement at four weeks

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDivya J Pawani

RVS College of Physiotherapy

jkudivya@gmail.com9894104255

Outcome results

None listed

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