Forward Head Posture
Conditions
Keywords
Bio Feedback, Deep Cervical Flexor, Neck pain, Forward head posture, Neck Disability Index
Brief summary
Objective: The aim of present study is to explore the effectiveness of pressure bio feedback in treatment of occupational forward head posture on computer users.
Detailed description
Material & Methods: This Randomized Control Trial was conducted in Bahria University College of Physical Therapy, Karachi. Ethical approval was prior taken from Institute Review Board. there were 32 participants selected randomly equally in experimental and control group. Both male and female were included with age of 25 to 55 years currently employees of Bahria University (BUMDC) having forward head posture or complaining neck pain were included. Exclusion was age less than 25 years, history of cervical trauma or surgery, any neurological conditions or cervical pathology. Experimental Group was given DCF exercises with Pressure Biofeedback Unit (PBU) and Control Group was given Conventional DCF Exercises. SPSS version 23.0 was used for analysis.
Interventions
DEVICEpressure bio feedback
The pressure biofeedback unit was placed between the plinth and the posterior aspect of the neck just below the occiput and inflated to a baseline of 20 mmHg. A trained physiotherapist was observing and correcting any substitution movements to ensure that all subjects could perform the exercises correctly. All exercise protocols and programs were taken from previously published studies8-10. A conventional DCF exercise protocol was performed three times a week for four weeks in both groups. The duration of the conventional DCF exercise protocol was 20-30 minutes, once a day in the control group, and 15-20 minutes, once a day in the experimental group
Sponsors
Bahria University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
25 Years to 55 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
\- Both male and female age of 25 to 55 currently employees of Bahria University (BUMDC) having forward head posture complaining neck pain.
Exclusion criteria
* Students of Bahria University history of cervical trauma or surgery any neurological conditions or cervical pathology
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| change in range of cervical flexion | 15 minutes before and after exercises for 4 weeks | pre and post range of cervical flexion assessed through CROM device |
| change in range of right and left lateral rotations | 15 minutes before and after exercises for 4 weeks | pre and post right and left lateral rotations assessed through CROM device |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| improvement in capacity of heavy weight lifting | 4 weeks | pre and post improvement in capacity of heavy weight lifting assessed through 6 kg dumbless |
| change in pain intensity | 4 weeks before exercise and 4 weeks after exercises | pain was assesses pre and post using neck disability index (NDI) |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed