Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison Between Effect of Posterior Cervical Weighting and Deep Cervical Flexion Exercise on Forward Head Posture
Lead Sponsor:
Alexandria University
Conditions:
Postural Kyphosis
Neck Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
It has been reported that the head protrudes forward relative to the body from the sagittal plane associated with the anterior shifting of the line of gravity (LOG) relative to the base of support (BO...
Detailed Description
One of the most common postural deformities in the neck region is forward head posture seen in 66% of the population according to the American Physical Therapy Association. The use of computers and sm...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults aged 18 years and over willing to attend the study.
- Individuals with craniovertebral angle (CVA) less than 48 degrees for those participating in forward head posture (FHP).
- Young adults without known problems will be divided into groups by evaluating their craniovertebral angle value. (As individuals below 48 degrees).
- Mechanical neck pain experienced / felt in the last 3 months.
Exclusion
- Spine trauma, surgery, bone pathology, arthritis, etc. Having a history of illness.
- Kyphotic deformity types are rounded back, Scheuermann's disease, hunched back, flat back and Dowager hump.
- Any spinal deformity, bone abnormality, postural deformity, and disc herniation with / without peripheral symptoms.
- Body mass index (BMI)\> 30, which is an indicator of obesity.
- Suffering from balance problems, coordination problems, and other neurological or vestibular diseases that affect body balance and posture.
- Any orthopedic or neurological disease affecting the body joints or the integrity of the musculoskeletal system.
- Use of any medication that can cause dizziness or drowsiness in the last months.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 10 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
61 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04796051
Start Date
April 10 2021
End Date
September 1 2021
Last Update
April 20 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Ethics Committee - Alexandria Faculty of Medicine
Alexandria, Egypt, 21131