Forward Head Posture.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Thoracic mobilization group: Subjects will be in the prone position. Mobilization will be performed for 30-second bout of grade I, II and III, according to clinic
Sponsors
The University of Faisalabad
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 20-40 years. Sings and symptoms of FHP last for one month like general soreness, intense pain, muscle tightness. Pain greater than 3 on NPRS. Office workers who engage in their work with computer for minimum 3 hours continuously. Only female participants.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any history of neck trauma or accident Degenerative condition Prior history of surgery to the cervical or thoracic spine at least before 6 months ago Diagnosed/known psychiatric illness Signs of nerve root compression Systemic disease e.g. hyper/hypotension, diabetes and hypo/hyperthyroidism Inflammatory arthritis Any known malignancy / neoplasm Any medication for current condition Any known vascular condition
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Craniovertebral angle (CVA). Timepoint: Cranio-Vertebral Angle will be measured before treatment at the baseline 1st week and at the end of treatment of last session at 4th week. Method of measurement: Will be Measured by taking photograph of each participant.;Neck Range of Motion. Timepoint: ROM measurements will only be filled at baseline 1st week, mid-session 2nd week and after the last session 4th week. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Neck Disability. Timepoint: NDI score will be measured before at 1st week and at the end of session at 4th week. Method of measurement: Neck Disability Index.;Neck Pain. Timepoint: Pain measurements will be taken after each week till 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactNimra Arshad
The University of Faisalabad
Outcome results
None listed