Effect of Exercises on Forward Head Posture

Riphah International University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Postural; Defect

Treatments: Other: Seated cervical extension exercises; Other: Chin Tuck Exercise

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06927167

REC-01008 Muhammad Haris

Details and patient eligibility

About

The Study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of chin tuck exercises in improving forward head posture.

To assess the impact of cervical extension exercises on forward head posture. To determine which exercise protocol provides superior results for FHP

Full description

The study focus on understanding Forward head posture (FHP). Forward head posture (FHP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by a shift of the head forward in relation to the vertical axis of the body. This condition increases the load on the cervical spine, causing discomfort, pain and impaired musculoskeletal function. The incidence of FHP has increased significantly due to sedentary lifestyles and prolonged use of electronic devices, making it a pressing problem for healthcare providers.

Enrollment: 56 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 30 to 45 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study.
• Adults aged 30-45 years with diagnosed forward head posture.
• Chronic nonspecific neck pain for at least 3 months.
• FHP diagnosed via craniovertebral angle measurement.

Exclusion criteria

• Participants fall in this category would be excluded of the study.
• History of cervical spine surgery or trauma.
• Severe cervical instability or neurological deficits.
• Systemic diseases affecting posture.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Health Services Research

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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56 participants in 2 patient groups

Chin tuck exercises

Experimental group

Description:

Participants will perform supervised chin tuck exercises targeting deep cervical flexors

Treatment:

Other: Chin Tuck Exercise

Seated cervical extension exercises

Experimental group

Description:

Perform seated cervical extension exercises focusing on activating posterior neck muscles

Treatment:

Other: Seated cervical extension exercises