Effect of various physiotherapy techniques on spinal alignment in asymptomatic individuals with forward head posture.

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Registration Number: CTRI/2022/02/040598
• Lead Sponsor: KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 4 April 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

1.Participants between the age group of 20-29 years who have forward head posture.

2.Craniovertebral angle < 51 degree.

3.A score of 0 â?? 14 points on the Neck disability index.

4.Screen time usage of 4 hours or more per day.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Participants having a history of activity-limiting musculoskeletal pain and have received any medical/health care for neck, shoulder or upper back pain for last 1 year.

2.BMI of more than 25 kg/m2.

3.Subjects diagnosed with any cervical spine and shoulder girdle fractures or surgeries in the past 6 months.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Craniovertebral AngleTimepoint: Craniovertebral Angle will be evaluated on the first day i.e. baseline value and at the end of the intervention i.e. on the 6th day post intervention.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cervical Range of MotionTimepoint: Cervical Range of Motion will be evaluated on the first day i.e. baseline value and at the end of the intervention i.e. on the 6th day post intervention.;Neck Disability IndexTimepoint: Neck Disability Index will be evaluated on the first day i.e. baseline value and at the end of the intervention i.e. on the 6th day post intervention.