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Effect of Exercises on Forward Head Posture

No phase Interventional Postural; Defect

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Chin Tuck Exercise, Seated cervical extension exercises.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Postural; Defect. Basic parameters: 30 years — 45 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Pakistan
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Official title

The Effect of Chin Tuck Exercises and Cervical Extension Exercises on Forward Head Posture

Overview

The Study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of chin tuck exercises in improving forward head posture. To assess the impact of cervical extension exercises on forward head posture. To determine which exercise protocol provides superior results for FHP

Detailed description

The study focus on understanding Forward head posture (FHP). Forward head posture (FHP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by a shift of the head forward in relation to the vertical axis of the body. This condition increases the load on the cervical spine, causing discomfort, pain and impaired musculoskeletal function. The incidence of FHP has increased significantly due to sedentary lifestyles and prolonged use of electronic devices, making it a pressing problem for healthcare providers.

Interventions

  • Other Chin Tuck Exercise
    Chin Tuck Exercises and Cervical Extension Exercises on Forward Head Posture
  • Other Seated cervical extension exercises
    Perform seated cervical extension exercises focusing on activating posterior neck muscles

Primary outcome measures

  • Craniovertebral angle measurement [Time frame: 4 weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
  • Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain. [Time frame: 4 weeks]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study.
  • Adults aged 30-45 years with diagnosed forward head posture.
  • Chronic nonspecific neck pain for at least 3 months.
  • FHP diagnosed via craniovertebral angle measurement.

Exclusion criteria

  • Participants fall in this category would be excluded of the study.
  • History of cervical spine surgery or trauma.
  • Severe cervical instability or neurological deficits.
  • Systemic diseases affecting posture.

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: No

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single blind
Primary purpose
Health services research

Study locations

Pakistan · 1 center
  • Riphah international University malakand campus — Malakand

Identifiers

NCT: NCT06927167 · REC-01008 Muhammad Haris

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗