Effect of Stabilization Exercise and Taping in Correction of Forward Head Posture

Comparative study of stabilization exercise and taping technique individually and in combined mode in postural correction and balance index in subjects with forward head posture, in Semnan

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT201207184203N4

Enrollment

Registered

2012-08-16

Start date

2012-09-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue. Acquired deformity of neck

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention (1): Cervical stabilization exercise. Stabilization exercises are as follows: Retraction of neck and scapula and contraction of abdominal muscles in supine position Senso

Rehabilitation

Intervention (1): Cervical stabilization exercise. Stabilization exercises are as follows: Retraction of neck and scapula and contraction of abdominal muscles in supine position Sensory motor exerc

Intervention (2): Taping on cervical and shoulder girdle muscles. Application of tape lasts for 6 weeks and will be change in case of need.

Intervention (3): Combination of Cervical stabilization exercise and taping on cervical and shoulder girdle muscles.All exercises will be perform twice per week for 6 weeks in combination of tape on t

Control: no intervention

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: 1) presence of forward head posture, 2) pain lasting less than 3 months during last year, 3) aged between 18-40 years, 4) female subjects Exclusion criteria: spinal surgery, history of neck trauma, acute and recurrent back and neck pain, history of musculoskeletal treatment during last year, neuromuscular complain, spinal deformity (scoliosis, torticollis), central nervous system disease, chronic respiratory disease during 5 years age, tempromandibular joint surgery or dysfunction, visual deficits not corrected with eyeglass, vestibular disorders, ankle, knee or hip disorders, balance disorders, fall history, taking drugs with side effects on postural control system, taking part in back and neck training program during last 12 months,presence of skin hypersensitivity to tape.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Forwared head posture magnitude. Timepoint: Before Intervention, 6 weeks following the intervention, 1 month following end of intervention. Method of measurement: through measurement of cranio-vertebral angle.;Center of pressure displacement magnitude. Timepoint: Before Intervention, 6 weeks following the intervention, 1 month following end of intervention. Method of measurement: through force plate.;Velocity of center of pressure displacement magnitude. Timepoint: Before Intervention, 6 weeks following the intervention, 1 month following end of intervention. Method of measurement: through force plate.;Clinical evaluation of subjects. Timepoint: Before Intervention, 6 weeks following the intervention, 1 month following end of intervention. Method of measurement: through plumb line.	—

Measure

Time frame

Forwared head posture magnitude. Timepoint: Before Intervention, 6 weeks following the intervention, 1 month following end of intervention. Method of measurement: through measurement of cranio-vertebral angle.;Center of pressure displacement magnitude. Timepoint: Before Intervention, 6 weeks following the intervention, 1 month following end of intervention. Method of measurement: through force plate.;Velocity of center of pressure displacement magnitude. Timepoint: Before Intervention, 6 weeks following the intervention, 1 month following end of intervention. Method of measurement: through force plate.;Clinical evaluation of subjects. Timepoint: Before Intervention, 6 weeks following the intervention, 1 month following end of intervention. Method of measurement: through plumb line.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Atefeh Aminian Far

Semnan University of Medical Sciences

aminfar@sem-ums.ac.iraminfar83@yahoo.com+98 23 1335 4182

Outcome results

None listed

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