Effect of Stabilization Exercise and Taping in Correction of Forward Head Posture

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.; Acquired deformity of neck

• Registration Number: IRCT201207184203N4
• Lead Sponsor: Deputy of Research, Semnan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1) presence of forward head posture, 2) pain lasting less than 3 months during last year, 3) aged between 18-40 years, 4) female subjects
Exclusion criteria: spinal surgery, history of neck trauma, acute and recurrent back and neck pain, history of musculoskeletal treatment during last year, neuromuscular complain, spinal deformity (scoliosis, torticollis), central nervous system disease, chronic respiratory disease during 5 years age, tempromandibular joint surgery or dysfunction, visual deficits not corrected with eyeglass, vestibular disorders, ankle, knee or hip disorders, balance disorders, fall history, taking drugs with side effects on postural control system, taking part in back and neck training program during last 12 months,presence of skin hypersensitivity to tape.

Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Forwared head posture magnitude. Timepoint: Before Intervention, 6 weeks following the intervention, 1 month following end of intervention. Method of measurement: through measurement of cranio-vertebral angle.;Center of pressure displacement magnitude. Timepoint: Before Intervention, 6 weeks following the intervention, 1 month following end of intervention. Method of measurement: through force plate.;Velocity of center of pressure displacement magnitude. Timepoint: Before Intervention, 6 weeks following the intervention, 1 month following end of intervention. Method of measurement: through force plate.;Clinical evaluation of subjects. Timepoint: Before Intervention, 6 weeks following the intervention, 1 month following end of intervention. Method of measurement: through plumb line.