Status:
COMPLETED
Efficacy of Scapulothoracic Exercises on Postural Stability, Proprioception, Muscular Features and Mandibular Functions
Lead Sponsor:
Cyprus International University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Eastern Mediterranean University
Conditions:
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
Forward Head Posture
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this Randomized, Double-Blind, Clinical Trial is to investigate the effects of scapulothoracic exercises on postural stability, muscle strength, muscular endurance, mandibular functions an...
Detailed Description
The investigators aimed to investigate the effects of scapulothoracic exercises on postural stability, muscle strength, muscular endurance, mandibular functions and proprioception in sedentary individ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male and female students and employees between the ages of 18-45,
- Individuals with a craniovertabral angle (CVA) \<50° and a Fonseca questionnaire score between 20-100,
- Individuals with a Helkimo clinical dysfunction index score between 1-25,
- Individuals with a low level of physical activity according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire.
Exclusion
- Serious problems of the musculoskeletal system, including the cervical and thoracic spine,
- Presence of serious chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer,
- Presence of neurological disease at a level that will affect balance and postural control,
- Being pregnant,
- Tooth and jaw problems in the last 6 months,
- Individuals with a total denture or prosthesis on the anterior teeth.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 5 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 5 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
49 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05966103
Start Date
December 5 2022
End Date
July 5 2023
Last Update
August 2 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Cyprus International University
Mersin, Lefkosa, Turkey (Türkiye), 99040