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

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Ethics Committee - Alexandria Faculty of Medicine

Alexandria, Egypt, 21131