Impact of Forward Head Posture on Postural Stability and Kinematic Gait Characteristics: A Comparative Cross Sectional Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 66
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
- Evaluate postural stability in subjects with forward head posture versus matching controls.
- Evaluate gait parameters in subjects with forward head posture versus matching controls.
- Investigate the correlation between postural stability and kinematic gait parameters in each group.
详细描述
Forward head posture (FHP) is a common sagittal-plane postural deviation characterized by anterior translation of the head relative to the trunk. It has become increasingly prevalent among young adults due to prolonged use of computers, smartphones, and other digital devices. FHP has been associated with musculoskeletal dysfunction, altered cervical biomechanics, impaired proprioception, and deficits in postural control.
Recent evidence indicates that altered cervical alignment may influence not only local cervical function but also whole-body balance control and locomotor performance. Changes in head and neck alignment may disrupt vestibular, visual, and somatosensory integration, thereby affecting postural stability and gait efficiency. Although previous studies have independently investigated the effects of FHP on balance or gait, the relationship between postural stability and detailed kinematic gait characteristics in individuals with FHP remains insufficiently understood.
Therefore, this comparative cross-sectional study will investigate the impact of forward head posture on postural stability and kinematic gait characteristics in asymptomatic young adults.
A total of 66 participants of both sexes, aged between 18 and 35 years, will be recruited and assigned into two groups:
Forward Head Posture Group: participants with craniovertebral angle less than 50 degrees.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Control
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 35 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Cranio-vertebral angle less than 50◦
- •Age from 18-35 years old (Young adults)
- •BMI from 18.5-24.9
- •Participants can walk independently without assistive devices
排除标准
- •Individuals are excluded if they have had:
- •Neck trauma, recent fractures, or Surgery or any underlying neurological or systemic conditions affecting the neck
- •Pregnancy or Malignancy
- •any inability to comprehend or respond to study assessments
- •Any known respiratory or cardiovascular conditions that might affect the results of gait analysis
- •Vestibular problems, visual problems, and sensory impairment affecting balance
- •If they are undergoing current physical therapy or ergonomic intervention for FHP
研究者
Yasmin Magdy Othman
Principal Investigator
Cairo University