Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Postural Education or Corrective Exercise on Forward Head Posture
Lead Sponsor:
Liberty University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Conditions:
Postural; Defect
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-29 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This randomized control trial examined the effects of postural education or corrective exercise intervention on the craniovertebral angle (CVA) in young adults with forward head posture (FHP). The obj...
Detailed Description
A total of 94 participants responded to invitations to voluntarily participate and completed the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+), followed by a questionnaire to rate their current s...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Completion of informed consent
- Craniovertebral angle ≤ 53 degrees
- Self-rating of Transtheoretical Model stage of change stage ≥ 3/5
Exclusion
- Any musculoskeletal injury to the head, shoulders, or spine within the last six months
- Diagnosis of pathology related to the cervical spine, thoracic spine, or upper extremities
- Non-clearance for physical activity based on results of the 2020 PAR-Q+ questionnaire
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 26 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 4 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
79 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05321654
Start Date
August 26 2021
End Date
November 4 2021
Last Update
April 11 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia, United States, 24515