Effect of Adding Thoracolumbar Fascia Release with Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization to Standard Treatment for Improving Forward Head Posture in Adults Aged 18 to 30

What this Trial Is About

Forward Head Posture FHP can negatively affect respiratory function by weakening muscles involved in breathing and is common among young adults, especially students. The thoracolumbar fascia TLF plays an important role in posture, load transfer, and breathing by connecting deep muscles in the back and abdomen. This study evaluates the effect of adding thoracolumbar fascia release TLFR using Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization IASTM to conventional treatment on improving posture and related functions in individuals with FHP. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. The control group receives conventional treatment including Kendall exercises and IASTM applied to cervical muscles such as the trapezius and levator scapulae. The experimental group receives the same conventional treatment plus TLFR using the IASTM tool on the thoracolumbar fascia. Treatments are designed to improve craniovertebral angle CVA, cervical range of motion, proprioception, and stress levels. Participants will be assessed at the start and after one month of treatment. Measurements include the CVA, cervical range of motion, cervical proprioception, and stress levels using the Cohen perceived stress scale. The study monitors changes in posture and related muscle function to determine the added benefit of TLFR. The total study period covers this one-month treatment and evaluation timeframe.

Effect of Adding Thoracolumbar Fascia Release by IASTM to Conventional Treatment on Craniovertebral Angle in Forward Head Subjects