Effect of Cervicothoracic Junction Manipulation on Craniovertebral Angle and Proprioception in Fo… (NCT06699888) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Cervicothoracic Junction Manipulation on Craniovertebral Angle and Proprioception in Forward Head Posture
Pakistan36 participantsStarted 2024-06-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this research is to find out the effect of Cervicothoracic Junction Manipulation on neck Proprioception in individuals with Forward Head Posture. A Randomized controlled trials done at Barki Advance Physiotherapy Center. The sample size was 36. The subjects were divided in two groups, 18 subjects in control group and 16 in experimental (Cervicothoracic Manipulation) group. Study duration is of 6 months after the ethical approval. Sampling technique applied was non probability connivance sampling technique. Only 18-45 years individuals with forward head posture, craniovertebral angle less than 53° degrees and Joint position error, an average of \>4.5◦ error in rotation or extension direction were included. Tools used in the study are Craniovertebral Angle (CVA) and Joint Position Error Test (JPE).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Both male and female patients with age between 18-45 years
* Participants with asymptomatic Forward head posture
* Participants having no active complain of neck pain and muscle stiffness
* Joint position error, an average of \>4.5◦ error in rotation or extension directions
* For FHP patient, the Craniovertebral angle should be ≤ 53º
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous history of neck and head trauma
* Vestibular pathologies i.e. vertigo, dizziness
* Musculoskeletal or neurological conditions that could affect Proprioception, cognitive impairment
* History of spinal and thoracic surgeries
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