Effects of Corrective Exercises and Postural Education on Forward Head Posture- A Randomized Controlled Trial
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
- Enrollment
- 46
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Shoulder Angle
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Forward head posture is one of the most common postural problems that we face today. Sitting for long periods in poor posture and the excessive use of electronic devices has become a high risk for this postural abnormality.
The goal of this [interventional study] is to [provide the participants with simple and easy corrective exercises for this abnormal posture which they can do anywhere at any time and to provide postural education and awareness on the matter.
Detailed Description
Forward head posture is one of the most common postural problems that we face today. Sitting for long periods in poor posture and the excessive use of electronic devices has become a high risk for this postural abnormality.
The goal of this [interventional study] is to [provide the participants with simple and easy corrective exercises for this abnormal posture which they can do anywhere at any time and to provide postural education and awareness on the matter. Also, this study aims in comparing both the treatment and education.] in [the people who have forward head posture or are more likely to develop it]. The main question[s] it aims to answer are:
- Does corrective exercises have any effect on improving forward head posture?
- Does postural education has any effect on improving forward head posture?
Participants in [-Exercise group will perform corrective exercises for 6 weeks
- Postural Education group will follow postural guidelines while doing daily tasks for 6 weeks
- Control group will do nothing in 6 weeks]. Researchers will compare [Corrective Exercise group with Postural Education group and control group] to see if [corrective exercise group or postural education group has any effect on forward head posture and compare the results with the control group].
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking Description
All the participants will be randomly organized into 3 different groups by the researcher.
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 20 Years to 40 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Consent to participate in the study.
- •Young & Middle-aged Adults between the ages of 20-40 years
- •Craniovertebral angle less than or equal to 50°
- •Shoulder Angle less than or equal to 52°
Exclusion Criteria
- •History of Trauma
- •Acute Neck Injuries e.g., Whiplash
- •Surgical history
Arms & Interventions
Corrective Exercises Group
The researcher will teach a total of 6 evidence-based corrective exercises and stretches. The participants will perform this for the prescribed time for a minimum of 3 and 5 times a week for a total of 6 weeks of the trial.
Intervention: Corrective Exercises (Other)
Postural Education Group
Postural guidelines for doing daily activity especially sitting for prolonged periods and using electronic devices like computers and other electronic devices.
Intervention: Postural Education (Other)
Control Group
This group will not receive either of the above mentioned treatments.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Shoulder Angle
Time Frame: 6 weeks
It is considered as the angle between a horizontal line through the spinous process of the C7 vertebra and a line passes from the midpoint of the shoulder joint through the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra.
Craniovertebral Angle
Time Frame: 6 weeks
The CVA is obtained by measuring the angle formed by the intersection of two lines drawn through particular anatomical landmarks and can be obtained using an image of the sagittal view of a person's head and neck. The first line is drawn from the tragus of the ear to the spinous process of the C7 vertebrae, and the second line is drawn through the spinous process of the C7 vertebrae horizontally. Although, there is no clear cut-off point threshold, identifying FHP for craniovertebral angle, in general, subjects with smaller craniovertebral angle i.e. less than 50 degrees have more Forward head posture
Secondary Outcomes
- Short Survey 36 Questionnaire(6 weeks)
- Numeric Pain Rating Scale(6 weeks)