The purpose of this investigator-initiated study is 1) to investigate correlation between cervical spine joint position error (JPE) and postural stability in asymptomatic older adults with forward head posture (FHP), 2) to examine the effect of a home-based exercise program on visual reliance and cervical spine proprioception for postural stability in asymptomatic older adults with FHP, 3) to study the effect of immediate postural correction on cervical spine JPE and active range of motion (AROM), and 4) to determine participant post-intervention perception of changes in FHP, postural stability and effect on quality of life.
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Change in Cervical Joint Position Error (JPE)
Timeframe: JPE will be measured twice (pre vs post-intervention) and each time will take approximately 25-30 minutes.
Change in Active Cervical Spine Range of Motion (AROM)
Timeframe: AROM will be measured twice (pre vs post-intervention) and each time will take approximately 5 minutes
Change in Postural Stability
Timeframe: Postural stability will be measured twice (pre vs post-intervention) and each time will take approximately 25 minutes
Change in Forward Head Angle (FHA)
Timeframe: FHA will be measured twice (pre vs post-intervention) and each time will take approximately 13 minutes.
Change in Forward Shoulder Angle (FSA)
Timeframe: FSA will be measured twice (pre vs post-intervention) and each time will take approximately 13 minutes.
Post-Intervention Structured Interview
Timeframe: 20-25 minutes