Effects of Callisthenic and Motor control exercises in individuals with forward head posture

Completed

• Conditions: Forward head posture

• Registration Number: CTRI/2021/09/036736
• Lead Sponsor: KAHER Institute of physiotherapy

Brief Summary

Participant selection will be done as per the Inclusion and exclusion criteria.The purpose and procedure of the study will be explained to the participants. All the covid-19 precautionary measures according to ICMR will be taken. A brief demographic data and baseline outcome measures (Craniovertebral angle, pressure biofeedback, postural stability) will be obtained from the participants. Participants will be equally divided into two groups using chit method

Group therapy sessions will be carried out in the respective colleges of KAHER institute. Group A will be given Callisthenics and Group B will be given Motor Control exercises

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-05-10
• Last Update Posted: 2022-03-26

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Individuals with forward head posture with CVA< 53° degree All genders with age group 18 to 40 years, who are asymptomatic (without neck pain) for at least 3 weeks Participants willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Postural deviation other than forward head, assessed by observation method that could affect postural stability Fracture, trauma, injury or recent surgeries that would prevent the participants to perform the exercises History of tumors and infection of the vertebrae Diagnosed cases of vestibular disorders and peripheral neuropathy Participants who are unable to comprehend the exercise commands Pregnant women.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Craniovertebral angle	At baseline and 4 weeks
Postural stability	At baseline and 4 weeks
Craniocervical flexion endurance	At baseline and 4 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
NOT APPLICABLE	NOT APPLICABLE

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

KAHER Institute of physiotherapy; 🇮🇳 Belgaum, KARNATAKA, India

KAHER Institute of physiotherapy

🇮🇳Belgaum, KARNATAKA, India

rutuja phadke

Principal investigator

9845205171

rutuja.phadke9@gmail.com