Efficacy of Deep Cervical Training Combined With Mobilization Techniques on Forward Head
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Forward Head Posture
- Sponsor
- Egyptian Chinese University
- Enrollment
- 66
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Deep Neck Core Strength
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
To investigate the efficacy of adding cervical & thoracic spinal mobilization techniques to deep cervical training compared to deep cervical training alone on Pain, Neck functional ability, Craniovertebral angle.
Investigators
Ahmed Mahmoud Hamed Hasnin
Assistant Lecturer
Egyptian Chinese University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •The craniovertebral angle is less than 50 degrees.
- •Age ranges from 18 to 25 years old.
- •Forward head is associated with neck pain.
Exclusion Criteria
- •A history of any of the following conditions:
- •Previous surgery regarding the spine or shoulders.
- •Vertebral fractures regarding the cervical spine or the skull.
- •Positive neurological signs or evidence of spinal compression
- •headaches prior to the onset of neck pain and without cervical origin
- •Inner ear or vestibular Problems
- •Whiplash Injuries
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Deep Neck Core Strength
Time Frame: One Month
The the patient in supine crook lying with the neck in a neutral position. The uninflated pressure sensor will be placed behind the neck so that it abutted the occiput and is inflated to a stable baseline pressure of 20 mm Hg.The movement will perform gently and slowly as a head nodding action (as if saying "yes"). The Cranio cervical flexion exercise the activation and endurance of the deep cervical flexors in progressive inner range positions as the patient attempted to sequentially target five, 2-mm Hg progressive pressure increases from the baseline of 20 mm Hg to a maximum of 30 mm Hg as well as to maintain a isometric contraction at the progressive pressures as an endurance task.
Craniovertebral Angle
Time Frame: One Month
The CVA was formed at the intersection of the horizontal line, which passed through the back and the line, which joined the tragus of the ear and the back. The Patient Will Be In Standing Position and the image will be taken from the lateral view then the image will be inserted to IMAGEJ Software To Measure The Angle