Comparison of Posture and Respiration in Adults With and Without Head Forward Posture

Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Forward Head Posture

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07094490

E-86837521-050.99-579759

Details and patient eligibility

About

Forward head posture (FHP) is defined as the position in which the head is in front of the shoulder and is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems caused by increasing computer and smartphone use. This study aims to compare spinal alignment, pulmonary function, and respiratory muscle strength between individuals with and without FHP.

Enrollment: 100 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 35 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• aged 18-35

Exclusion criteria

• presence of diagnosed respiratory, neurological, orthopedic, psychiatric, or cardiac conditions; any limitations that could interfere with assessments; pregnancy or breastfeeding; a history of neck trauma; and previous surgery involving the neck or lower back

Trial design

100 participants in 2 patient groups

FHP

Description:

participants with a craniocervical angle ≤ 50°

control

Description:

participants with a craniocervical angle \> 50°