Different Methods of Forward Head Posture Correction

University of Sharjah

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Forward Head Posture

Treatments: Other: Denneroll extension traction; Other: Posture corrective exercises

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05533853

Cairo192022

Details and patient eligibility

About

The goal of the study is to compare various methods of correcting forward head posture in elderly subjects. In particular, we will contrast two methods: the conventional program, which aims to restore muscle balance, and the Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) rehabilitation program, which relies on stretching the viscous and plastic elements of the longitudinal ligament and intervertebral disc in addition to effectively stretching the soft tissue throughout the entire body.

Full description

Forward head posture has been shown to be a common postural displacement, with a conservative estimate being 66% of the whole population. It is generally believed that this abnormal posture is associated with the development and persistence of many disorders. There are many strategies to treat forward head posture; the commonly used is traditional exercise program, which aims to restore muscle balance by stretching the short muscles and strengthening the weak ones. The second treatment method is Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) rehabilitation program which depend on stretching of the viscous and plastic elements of the longitudinal ligament and intervertebral disc, in addition to effectively stretching the soft tissue through the entire neck area in the direction of the normal head and neck postures as seen with Denneroll traction in addition to mirror image exercise. Up to our knowledge, there is no available studies evaluating the difference between the two forward head correcting methods regarding the amount of head posture correction and the impact of different correction methods on balance. Most important, in the majority of the previous studies which investigated the efficacy of the different posture correction techniques, the subjects were young people. Therefore, the results might not be applicable to all age groups, particularly to the elderly, due to age-related musculoskeletal and physiological changes. Accordingly, the aim of this study is to compare between traditional exercise program and chiropractic biophysics approach in elderly subject .

Enrollment: 80 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 60 to 70 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• craniovertebral angle (CVA) is less than 50°

Exclusion criteria

• any signs or symptoms of medical "red flags" were present: tumor, fracture, rheumatoid arthritis, severe osteoporosis, and prolonged steroid use.
• Subjects with previous spine surgery
• Neurological diseases
• Vascular disorders

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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80 participants in 2 patient groups

Traditional exercise

Active Comparator group

Description:

The exercise group will receive a posture corrective exercise program in the form of two strengthening(deep cervical flexors and shoulder retractors)and two stretching (cervical extensors and pectoral muscles) exercises. The exercise program will be done according to Harman et al.'s protocol and based on Kendall et al.'s approach.

Treatment:

Other: Posture corrective exercises

Denneroll extension traction

Experimental group

Description:

Denneroll extension traction. Participants in the intervention group will receive the Denneroll cervical orthotic . In the current study, Denneroll cervical traction will be used to restore the normal cervical alignment. . We will follow previously published protocols and procedures for application of this orthotic. The Denneroll orthotic will be performed in the physiotherapy clinic setting. The participants will be instructed to lie supine on the floor, in a straightened position, with their arms gently folded across their stomach.

Treatment:

Other: Denneroll extension traction