Postural Correction Exercises for Forward Head Posture

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the changes of spinal muscle activation in cervical, thoracic and lumbar segments for subjects with forward head posture (FHP) after application of two correction programs; a conventional one including cervical and thoracic spine, and a second program involving lumbosacral segment.

Official Title
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Changes in Spinal Muscular Activation and Creaniovertebral Angle After Postural Correction Program for Forward Head Posture

Conditions
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Forward Head Posture

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Cervical exercises
* Other: Lumosacral exercises


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: adults with craniovertebral angle less than 50◦ Exclusion Criteria: Participants will be excluded if they have congenital spinal deformity such as scoliosis spinal conditions such as cervical trauma, fracture, instability of cervical spine, inflammation, infection, or neurological deficit a history of surgery at cervical spine or shoulder pregnant woman

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Cervical exercises<br>Group A= Cervical correction program The cervical exercise program consist of 3 strengthening exercises and 2 stretching exercises. Applying exercises 3 times per week. | Other: Cervical exercises<br>* Cervical correction program consist of 3 strengthening and 2 stretching exercises for neck and scapula Lumbosacral correction program consist of strengthening and stretching exercises for lumbar and sacral regions<br>|
| Experimental: Lumbosacral exercises<br>Group B= Cervical + Lumbosacral correction program The cervical exercise program consist of 3 strengthening exercises and 2 stretching exercises. The lumbosacral exercise program consist of 2 strengthening exercises and 4 stretching exercises. Applying exercises 3 times per week. | Other: Lumosacral exercises<br>* Cervical and Lumbosacral correction program Lumbosacral program consist of 2 strengthening and 4 stretching exercises<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Changes of Craniovertebral angle | The craniovertebral angle will be measure before and after 4 weeks of applying an exercise program. | 4 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Electromyography | The Electromyography will be measure before and after 4 weeks of applying an exercise program. | 4 weeks | 
| Neck Disability Index | The neck disability index will be measure before and after 4 weeks of applying an exercise program. | 4 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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forward head posture, postural correction, spinal muscles