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Clinical Trials/NCT05878600
NCT05878600CompletedNot Applicable

Targeted Cervical Spine Strengthening Exercises Versus Kendall Exercises in Patients With Forward Head Posture.

Riphah International University2 sites in 1 country38 target enrollmentStarted: November 16, 2022Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Enrollment
38
Locations
2
Primary Endpoint
Change in NPRS

Study Overview

Brief Summary

To compare the effects of targeted cervical spine strengthening exercises and Kendall exercise in patients with forward head posture

Detailed Description

Studies have evaluated the effect of Kendall's exercises and found it effective for recovery. Studies have also concluded that targeted strengthening of flexors reverse the symptoms. The purpose of this study will elaborate either there is a difference in time taken to achieve normal head alignment between a targeted muscle that is prone to weakness or a technique that involves strengthening of weakened muscle plus stretching of shortened muscles. As there is a vast variety of correcting exercise program in the literature, the decision to choose the best option may be challenging. This study may help physiotherapists to apply treatment that is directly directing the main culprit.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Single (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
20 Years to 40 Years (Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • Both genders
  • Age 20-40 years with no signs of degeneration.
  • Individuals having cranio-vertebral angle less than 50
  • Those who have not gone under rehabilitation for last 6 months
  • Those who are computer users for more than 3 hours a day or more.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Spinal trauma
  • Musculoskeletal abnormality in the cervical spine
  • Rheumatologic disorders
  • Any bony or soft tissue systemic disease
  • Congenital defects
  • Disc pathology

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in NPRS

Time Frame: 8th week

Pain intensity will be assessed by numeric pain rating scale NPRS. The 11-point NPRS (intervals from 0-10) is used to quantify pain intensity; 0 represents no pain, and 10 represent the worst possible agony. The NPRS is a valid and reliable instrument for older persons. Participants will be asked to select the number that most accurately describes their level of pain. At the baseline assessment, following each exercise session during the 8-week intervention, and finally at the end of the intervention Programmed, the NPRS scores will be recorded Changes from Basline to 8th week

Secondary Outcomes

  • Range of motion(8th week)

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (2)

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