Craniovertebral Angle and Neck Disability Among University Students With Forward Head Posture: A Comparative Study of Scapular Retraction Exercises Versus McKenzie Method
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
- Enrollment
- 116
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Craniovertebral Angle (CVA)
Overview
Brief Summary
The goal of this quasi-experimental study is to compare the effectiveness of scapular retraction exercises versus the McKenzie method in improving craniovertebral angle (CVA), reducing neck pain, and minimizing neck disability among university students exhibiting forward head posture. The main question[s] it aims to answer [is/are]:
- Which of both exercises (scapular retraction or McKenzie method exercises) will be more effective in improvement craniovertebral alignment, alleviated pain, and decreased neck disability?
Group A performed scapular retraction exercises, while Group B practiced McKenzie method exercises. Both interventions were administered for 20 minutes, three times weekly over eight weeks.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 17 Years to 23 Years (Child, Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •University students with FHP
- •Able to participate in exercise programs
- •Free from severe musculoskeletal disorders or recent injuries
Exclusion Criteria
- •Students with contraindication to exercise,
- •Individuals with neurological conditions affecting posture
Arms & Interventions
1
scapular retraction exercises
Intervention: Scapular Retraction Exercises (SRE) (Procedure)
2
McKenzie method exercises
Intervention: McKenzie Method Exercises (Procedure)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Craniovertebral Angle (CVA)
Time Frame: 8 weeks
The angle is formed at the intersection of a horizontal line passing through the C7 spinous process and a line joining the midpoint of the tragus of the ear to the skin overlying the C7 spinous process.
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Heba Abubakr Mohamed Salama
Assistant professor
Mansoura University