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Comparison the effect of computer game and conventional proprioception training in neck region on head-neck angle , Joint position sense error and balance in individual with forward head posture

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Forward head posture.
Registration Number
IRCT20181209041903N1
Lead Sponsor
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
45
Inclusion Criteria

18- 35 years old
Craniocervical angle less than 53 degree
Joint position sense error more than 4.5 degree

Exclusion Criteria

Pain in neck region during test or history of chronic neck pain
No neck pain in last 3 month
Dissyness
Individuals who dont be able to see a number size of 14 with calibri font on the screen with or without glass.
Report of neurologic symptoms of nerve injury in upper limb like neuropathy and radiculopathy
History of fractures in neck region and upper limb and trumatic injuries
History of vestibular system injury
Positive vertebral artery test
Tumor in head and neck
Scoliosis
History of cancer and chemotherapy or radiotherapy
History of diabets
Uremia and kidney failure
Uncontroled thyroid disorders
Colagen vascular disorders
Taking neuropathic medications
Deformities and shortness of upper and lower limbs
Canal stenosis in neck , lumbar and sacral region
Central and prepheral nourologic sestem disorders like CVA, TBI or history of prepheral nouropathy

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Craniocervical angle. Timepoint: Before intervention, immediately after 10th session and one month after last session. Method of measurement: With photography of lateral view of neck and estimate craniocervical angle.;Head repositioning error. Timepoint: Before intervention, immediately after 10th session and one month after last session. Method of measurement: With laser pointer and graded page.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Dynamic balance. Timepoint: Before intervention, immediately after 10th session and one month after last session. Method of measurement: With modified star excursion balance test.;Static balance. Timepoint: Before intervention, immediately after 10th session and one month after last session. Method of measurement: With single leg stance with open and close eye.;Fitts law. Timepoint: Before intervention, immediately after 10th session and one month after last session. Method of measurement: With particular computer software and head mouse.
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