Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Global Postural Reeducation on Forward Head Posture

Lead Sponsor:

Horus University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Cairo University

Conditions:

Forward Head Posture

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-30 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study aims at investigating the effects of application of twelve sessions of Global Postural Re-education Technique (GPR) and Kendall Exercises (KE) on Craniovertebral angle (CVA), Gaze Angle (GA...

Detailed Description

A sample of 43 participants with a CVA less than 50 degrees will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups either receiving global postural reeducation added to traditional Kendall exercises or a ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients suffering from forward head Posture (CVA less than 50 degrees)
  • All subjects are medically stable and do not suffer from any other diseases which might affect the trial results.
  • BMI (18-24)
  • Patients willing and able to participate in this treatment program.
  • At least a moderate user of English.

Exclusion

  • History of whiplash injury.
  • Patients who have undergone spinal surgeries or spinal fixations.
  • Patients with a neurologic deficit in their upper limbs, such as hypertonia, hypotonia, hyporeflexia, absence of reflex, and vertebral instability.
  • The patient underwent other physical therapy programs in the last three months.
  • \- Excessive use of smart technology

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 6 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 14 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

43 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04723511

Start Date

February 6 2021

End Date

October 14 2021

Last Update

August 7 2024

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Horus University

Damietta, Egypt, 34518