Effects of Feldenkrais Approach in Cases With Forward Head Posture
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Strength and Feldenkrais Exercise, Strength Exercise.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Forward Head Posture. Basic parameters: 18 years — 65 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
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
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Official title
Effects of Exercise and Feldenkrais Approaches on Position Sense, Strength, Range of Motion and Posture in Cases With Forward Head Posture
Overview
It is thought that adding approaches that increase posture awareness to corrective exercise programs will contribute to the treatment. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of adding the Feldenkrais method to the corrective exercise program applied to individuals with forward head posture on cervical joint position sense, muscle strength, joint range of motion and posture parameters.
Detailed description
The combination of the Feldenkrais method with corrective exercises stands out as an innovative approach to the problem of forward head posture. This approach aims to not only eliminate physical alignment errors but also increase individuals' internal awareness of posture and movement patterns by integrating traditional postural correction techniques with Feldenkrais' movement efficiency and awareness-oriented principles. In this way, it may be possible for the postural improvements obtained to be more sustainable. It is reported that the Feldenkrais method supports neuromuscular control by increasing body awareness and contributes to movement quality. In light of this information, it is predicted that the addition of the Feldenkrais method to the corrective exercise program applied to individuals with forward head posture will provide additional improvement in cervical joint position sense, muscle strength, range of motion and posture parameters.
Interventions
- Other Strength and Feldenkrais Exercise
This is a behavioral, non-drug and non-device-based intervention combining somatic awareness through Feldenkrais principles with neuromuscular re-education. Movements emphasize minimal effort, reduced muscle tension, and improved self-perception of posture. The approach supports individualized progression and complements conventional physiotherapy without the use of pharmacological agents or medical equipment. - Other Strength Exercise
This is a non-drug, non-device corrective exercise program tailored for adults with forward head posture. It includes postural muscle strengthening and stretching, such as deep neck flexor activation, scapular retraction, and pectoral stretching. Additionally, participants perform diaphragmatic and thoracic breathing exercises.
Primary outcome measures
- Cervical Joint Position Sense [Time frame: 8 weeks]
- Cervical Muscle Strength [Time frame: 8 weeks]
- Cervical Range of Motion [Time frame: 8 weeks]
- Postural Assessment [Time frame: 8 weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
- Neck Disability Index (NDI) [Time frame: 8 weeks]
- Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) [Time frame: 8 weeks]
- Global Rating of Change (GROC) Scale [Time frame: 8 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Being between 18-65 years of age
- CVA (cervicovertebral angle) ≤50° (16,17)
- Spending at least 4 hours of daily desk time 5 days a week
Exclusion criteria
- Having temporomandibular dysfunction
- Having any spinal deformity
- Having cervical trauma or pain treatment within the last 6 months
- Having previously participated in a corrective exercise program
- History of neurological disorder
- History of spinal or thoracic surgery
- Having hearing impairment
- Use of analgesics/muscle relaxants
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
- Double blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 2 centers
- Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa — Istanbul
- Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa — Istanbul
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06968052 · IUC-FTR-Tt25