Investigation of Posture, Postural Stability and Core Endurance in Adults with Forward Head Posture: a Controlled Study

Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

Status

Completed

Conditions

Forward Head Posture

Study type

Observational

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06716346

2024/19-15

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. The aim of this study is to compare the posture, postural stability and core endurance of participants with normal posture and participants with FHP.

Full description

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. FHP affects the muscle functions in the neck and thoracic region, reduces the expansion of the rib cage, diaphragm activation and strength with the kyphotic posture it causes, and causes a restrictive pulmonary disorder. In addition, FHP causes various postural alignment disorders in the body, leading to weakening of the core region and affecting postural stability. Posture analysis, postural stability and core endurance tests will be applied to the participants. The aim of this study is to compare the posture, postural stability and core endurance of participants with normal posture and participants with FHP.

Enrollment

80 patients

Sex

All

Ages

18 to 35 years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

-18-35 years

Exclusion criteria

Diagnosed respiratory, neurological, orthopaedic, psychiatric or cardiac problems
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Having a history of neck trauma
Having undergone spinal surgery