Effect of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Before Postural Correction Exercise in Adults With For… (NCT05855772) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Before Postural Correction Exercise in Adults With Forward Head Posture
South Korea24 participantsStarted 2023-05-08
Plain-language summary
Currently, as digital leisure activities increase, more time is spent at home. According to these social trends, it is necessary to establish a program that can safely and effectively perform exercise at home.Therefore, this study assumed that if the trigger point and tension of the upper trapezius are resolved by applying ESWT before implementing the exercise program, it will have a significant effect on pain, functional aspects, and posture improvement. On this account, investigator would like to study the effect of applying ESWT before conducting the exercise program on the muscle activity ratio, craniovertebral angle, pressure pain threshold, and Neck disability index in adults with FHP.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 26 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Those with CVA≤53 or less when measuring the Craniovertbral angle through photometric method
* A person who uses a smartphone or computer for an average of 4 hours or more per day
* A person who has not exercised regularly in the past six months
Exclusion Criteria:
* A person who is subject to extracorporeal shock wave contraindication
* A person with a history of fractures or surgery
* A person who is unable to exercise due to medical conditions
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