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Effect of Graded Motor Imagery versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on fear of movement, Joint Position Sense, Posture, and Pain in Forward Head Posture with Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain

Effect of Graded Motor Imagery versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Kinesiophobia, Proprioception, Posture, and Pain in Forward Head Posture with Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/103394
Enrollment
36
Registered
2026-02-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M542- Cervicalgia

Interventions

Intervention1: Graded Motor Imagery combined with Conventional Physiotherapy: Participants will receive graded motor imagery training consisting of laterality recognition, motor imagery, and mirror th

Sponsors

Ashwin Protasio Barreto
Lead Sponsor
Dr Aarti Welling
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals of all genders aged 18 to 30 years with forward head posture, as identified by a craniovertebral angle of at least 50 degrees. 2. Diagnosed with chronic non specific neck pain lasting at least 3 months. 3. Presence of mild to moderate pain, with a Numeric Pain Rating Scale score of 3 to 7. 4. Participants with a Kyphotic Index more than 13 measured using a flexicurve ruler. 5. Able to understand and follow instructions for Graded Motor Imagery and PNF exercises. 6. Willing to provide informed consent for participation.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of trauma or surgery to the cervical spine. 2. Presence of specific neck pathology such as cervical radiculopathy, myelopathy, or inflammatory disorders. 3. Neurological disorders affecting motor control or proprioception. 4. Current physiotherapy treatment for neck pain or previous experience with GMI or PNF within the last 6 months. 5. Individuals with vestibular disorders or dizziness affecting balance or head repositioning accuracy. 6. Pregnant individuals.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Kinesiophobia related to the neck movement measured using the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia. 2. Cervical Proprioception using the Cervical Repositioning Error Test (Laser Pointer Method).Timepoint: 1. Kinesiophobia will be assessed at baseline and four weeks. 2. Proprioception will be assessed at baseline and four weeks.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Craniovertebral angle measured using the Kinovea Software. 2. Kyphotic index measured using a flexicurve ruler. 3. Pain measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale.Timepoint: 1. Craniovertebral angle will be assessed at baseline & four weeks. 2. Kyphotic index will be assessed at baseline & four weeks. 3. Pain will be assessed at baseline & four weeks.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Aarti Welling

KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi

aartiwell88@gmail.com9448814569

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026