Postural; Defect
Conditions
Keywords
Forward Head Posture, chin tuck exercises.
Brief summary
The Study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of chin tuck exercises in improving forward head posture. To assess the impact of cervical extension exercises on forward head posture. To determine which exercise protocol provides superior results for FHP
Detailed description
The study focus on understanding Forward head posture (FHP). Forward head posture (FHP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by a shift of the head forward in relation to the vertical axis of the body. This condition increases the load on the cervical spine, causing discomfort, pain and impaired musculoskeletal function. The incidence of FHP has increased significantly due to sedentary lifestyles and prolonged use of electronic devices, making it a pressing problem for healthcare providers.
Interventions
OTHERChin Tuck Exercise
Chin Tuck Exercises and Cervical Extension Exercises on Forward Head Posture
OTHERSeated cervical extension exercises
Perform seated cervical extension exercises focusing on activating posterior neck muscles
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
30 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study. * Adults aged 30-45 years with diagnosed forward head posture. * Chronic nonspecific neck pain for at least 3 months. * FHP diagnosed via craniovertebral angle measurement.
Exclusion criteria
* Participants fall in this category would be excluded of the study. * History of cervical spine surgery or trauma. * Severe cervical instability or neurological deficits. * Systemic diseases affecting posture.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Craniovertebral angle measurement | 4 weeks | The craniovertebral angle (CVA) is a measurement of the angle between the neck and the head. It's used to assess head posture and forward head posture (FHP) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain. | 4 weeks | A Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is a pain assessment tool where patients rate their pain intensity on a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 representing no pain and 10 representing the worst pain imaginable |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Neck Disability Index (NDI) for functional outcomes. | 4 weeks | The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a questionnaire that measures how neck pain affects a person's daily life. It's used to assess functional outcomes and disability in patients with neck pain |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Primary ContactAtaur Rahman, MS-PT
Outcome results
None listed