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Correction of Forward Head Posture

A period of Backwards Walking Affects on forward head posture.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20240429061590N1
Enrollment
46
Registered
2024-05-05
Start date
2024-05-11
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-05-27

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

Conditions

Head forward deformity.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The protocol of walking backwards on a treadmill with a zero-degree incline for four weeks and three sessions per week. Intervention 2: Control group: They did not

Sponsors

Shahid Beheshti University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 30 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The craniovertebral angle of the neck should be less than 52 and more than 38 degrees General physical health that has been approved by a doctor Ability to walk backwards on a treadmill

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Dizziness when walking backwards Having severe limitation of range of motion in ankles and knees History of any fracture or surgery in the lower limbs and spine

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The amount of craniovertebral neck angle. Timepoint: Measurement of the craniovertebral angle of the neck before the intervention and four weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Photogrammetric method with digital camera and image J software.;The amount of neck proprioception. Timepoint: Measurement of neck proprioception before the intervention and four weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Cervical series reconstruction test with optical indicator.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMahsa Mahmoudi

Shahid Beheshti University

Mahsamahmoudi9800@gmail.com+98 21 29901

Outcome results

None listed

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