CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison Between Effect of Posterior Cervical Weighting and Deep Cervical Flexion Exercise on Forward Head Posture

Egypt61 participantsStarted 2021-04-10

Plain-language summary

It has been reported that the head protrudes forward relative to the body from the sagittal plane associated with the anterior shifting of the line of gravity (LOG) relative to the base of support (BOS). On the other hand, the center of gravity (COG) has changed with the forward head posture (FHP) and is related to mechanical and musculoskeletal modifications due to postural control, which affects the whole body balance. Griegel-Morris et al. Reported that, after evaluating eighty-eight healthy participants, 66% had a forward head posture (FHP). In addition, he stated that the inverted head posture in the forward head posture will not only cause neck problems, but also can extend to the shoulder joint and thoracic spine. As a result, it causes a general imbalance in the musculoskeletal system. Jung-Ho Kang and his colleagues examined the effect of daily sitting times of computer users on dynamic and static balance and stated that balance ability decreased in heavy computer users. Another study on forward head posture (IBP) revealed that it limits ankle joint movement, especially in ankle plantarflexion.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years and over willing to attend the study. * Individuals with craniovertebral angle (CVA) less than 48 degrees for those participating in forward head posture (FHP). * Young adults without known problems will be divided into groups by evaluating their craniovertebral angle value. (As individuals below 48 degrees). * Mechanical neck pain experienced / felt in the last 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Spine trauma, surgery, bone pathology, arthritis, etc. Having a history of illness. * Kyphotic deformity types are rounded back, Scheuermann's disease, hunched back, flat back and Dowager hump. * Any spinal deformity, bone abnormality, postural deformity, and disc herniation with / without peripheral symptoms. * Body mass index (BMI)\> 30, which is an indicator of obesity. * Suffering from balance problems, coordination problems, and other neurological or vestibular diseases that affect body balance and posture. * Any orthopedic or neurological disease affecting the body joints or the integrity of the musculoskeletal system. * Use of any medication that can cause dizziness or drowsiness in the last months.

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What they're measuring

Craniovertebral Angle (CVA)

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04796051

SponsorAlexandria University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-08-15

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