CompletedNot Applicable

Immediate Effects of Atlanto-Occipital Mobilization on Head Posture, Respiratory Function, and Neck Mobility in Forward Head Posture

Turkey (Türkiye)54 participantsStarted 2025-12-05

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of atlanto-occipital joint mobilization on head posture, respiratory function, and cervical range of motion in healthy individuals with forward head posture.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteering to participate in the study. * Being between the ages of 18 and 45. * Having forward head posture according to craniovertebral angle measurement. Exclusion Criteria: * History of cervical surgery or trauma. * Diagnosed cervical disc herniation or cervical stenosis. * Presence of a diagnosed neurological and/or rheumatological disorder. * Pregnancy. * Presence of malignancy.

What they're measuring

Craniovertebral Angle (CVA) for Forward Head Posture

Timeframe: Assessments will be performed at baseline (before the application) and immediately following the single-session intervention.

Respiratory Function assessed by Spirometry (FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, PEF, FEF25-75%)

Timeframe: Assessments will be performed at baseline (before the application) and immediately following the single-session intervention.

Cervical mobility (Cervical Range of Motion (CROM)) assessed by Bubble Inclinometer

Timeframe: Assessments will be performed at baseline (before the application) and immediately following the single-session intervention.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07298226

SponsorBitlis Eren University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-01

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