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

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Cyprus International University

Mersin, Lefkosa, Turkey (Türkiye), 99040