Effects of Corrective Exercises and Postural Education on Forward Head Posture
Condition: Musculoskeletal Deformity
MeSH terms: Congenital Abnormalities
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      Forward head posture is one of the most common postural problems that we face today. Sitting
      for long periods in poor posture and the excessive use of electronic devices has become a
      high risk for this postural abnormality.

      The goal of this [interventional study] is to [provide the participants with simple and easy
      corrective exercises for this abnormal posture which they can do anywhere at any time and to
      provide postural education and awareness on the matter.
    

Detailed description: 
      Forward head posture is one of the most common postural problems that we face today. Sitting
      for long periods in poor posture and the excessive use of electronic devices has become a
      high risk for this postural abnormality.

      The goal of this [interventional study] is to [provide the participants with simple and easy
      corrective exercises for this abnormal posture which they can do anywhere at any time and to
      provide postural education and awareness on the matter. Also, this study aims in comparing
      both the treatment and education.] in [the people who have forward head posture or are more
      likely to develop it]. The main question[s] it aims to answer are:

        -  Does corrective exercises have any effect on improving forward head posture?

        -  Does postural education has any effect on improving forward head posture?

      Participants in [-Exercise group will perform corrective exercises for 6 weeks

        -  Postural Education group will follow postural guidelines while doing daily tasks for 6
           weeks

        -  Control group will do nothing in 6 weeks]. Researchers will compare [Corrective Exercise
           group with Postural Education group and control group] to see if [corrective exercise
           group or postural education group has any effect on forward head posture and compare the
           results with the control group].
    

Intervention name(s): Corrective Exercises; Postural Education
Intervention type(s): Other; Other
Intervention description(s): A total of 6 evidence-based exercises and stretches namely; Upper trapezius stretch, Sternocleidomastoid stretch, pectoral stretch; Chin tuck exercise, YTWL exercise, and resisted/isometric neck extension exercise will be prescribed to the exercise group while the postural education group will follow the guidelines provided by National Institutes of Health (NIH) for using computers and other sources. The control group will receive no intervention.; Postural guidelines for doing daily activity especially sitting for prolonged periods and using electronic devices like computers and other electronic devices.
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Intervention model description: The participants in each group will receive the same treatment throughout the trial
Masking: Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary purpose: Treatment
Keywords: Forward head Posture; Corrective Exercises; Postural Education; Craniovertebral and Shoulder angles; Posture; Musculoskeletal