Forward Head Posture
Conditions
Brief summary
Forward head posture (FHP) is defined as the position in which the head is in front of the shoulder and is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems caused by increasing computer and smartphone use. This study aims to compare spinal alignment, pulmonary function, and respiratory muscle strength between individuals with and without FHP.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* aged 18-35
Exclusion criteria
* presence of diagnosed respiratory, neurological, orthopedic, psychiatric, or cardiac conditions; any limitations that could interfere with assessments; pregnancy or breastfeeding; a history of neck trauma; and previous surgery involving the neck or lower back
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary Function Tests- FEV1/FVC | baseline | The person will be asked to take a few normal breaths followed by as deep a breath as possible and instructed to exhale forcefully and quickly without waiting. The test will be terminated by instructing the participant to take a deep breath after exhaling for at least six seconds. |
| Pulmonary Function Tests- FVC | baseline | The person will be asked to take a few normal breaths, then take as deep a breath as possible, and then exhale forcefully and quickly without waiting. The test will be terminated by instructing the participant to take a deep breath after exhaling for at least six seconds. |
| Pulmonary Function Tests- FEV1 | baseline | The person will be asked to take a few normal breaths, then take as deep a breath as possible, and then exhale forcefully and quickly without waiting. The test will be terminated by instructing the participant to take a deep breath after exhaling for at least six seconds. |
| Pulmonary Function Tests- PEF | Baseline | The person will be asked to take a few normal breaths, then take as deep a breath as possible, and then exhale forcefully and quickly without waiting. The test will be terminated by instructing the participant to take a deep breath after exhaling for at least six seconds. |
| Respiratory Muscle Strength- MIP | Baseline | For the MIP assessment, participants were instructed to perform a rapid and forceful inspiration following a maximal expiration. Each maneuver was sustained for at least 2-3 seconds. |
| Respiratory Muscle Strength- MEP | Baseline | For MEP assessment, they were asked to exhale rapidly and forcefully following maximal inspiration. Each maneuver was sustained for at least 2-3 seconds. |
| Posture- Sagittal head angle | Baseline | The Sagittal head angle is defined as the angle formed between a line passing through the canthus and the tragus and a horizontal line. |
| Posture-Craniovertebral angle | baseline | Craniovertebral angle is defined as the angle formed by the intersection of a line connecting the spinous process of C7 to the tragus of the ear and a horizontal line. |
| Posture- Sagittal shoulder angle | Baseline | Sagittal shoulder angle is the angle formed between a horizontal line passing through the midpoint of the humerus and a line connecting the midpoint of the humerus to the spinous process of C7 |
| Posture- Kyphosis | Baseline | Thoracic kyphosis angle was determined by measuring the angles between the spinous processes of the 1st-2nd Thoracic (T1-T2) vertebrae and the 12th Thoracic-1st Lumbar (T12-L1) vertebrae using the inclinometer. |
| Posture- Lordosis | Baseline | Lumbar lordosis angle was determined by measuring the angles between the spinous processes of the T12-L1 and 2nd-3rd Sacral (S2-S3) vertebrae. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed