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Effects of Forward Head Posture Correction on Visual Acuity in Low Level Visually Impaired University Students

NCT06019806 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 48

Last updated 2024-05-21

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Summary

The aim of this research is to find the effect of forward head posture correction on visual acuity and fatigue in low level visually impaired university students. Randomized controlled trials at Cecos University of IT and Emerging Sciences would be done. The sample size would be 48. The subjects would be divided in two groups, 24 subjects Intervention group and 24 in control group. Study duration would be 6 months. Sampling technique applied would be a non-probability convenience sampling technique. Only 18-25 years low level visually impaired university students with forward head posture would be included. Tools used in the study would be asthenopia questionnaire, Snellen chart and CVA angle photogrammetry

Conditions

  • Visual Acuity

Interventions

OTHER

POSTURAL CORRECTION four exercises

The program will involve four exercises, including two strengthening exercises and two stretching exercises. 1. Chin tuck (deep cervical flexor) 2. Strengthening shoulder retractors 3. Sternocleidomastoid muscle stretch 4. Pectoralis stretch Participants will be instructed to perform three sets of 12 repetitions for the strengthening exercises, with a 30-second rest period allotted between each set. For the stretching exercises, participants will be instructed to hold each stretch for 30 seconds, with a 30-second rest period allotted between each exercise The experimental group will also receive postural Correction education

OTHER

postural Correction education with a manuscript

The control group would receive postural Correction education and they would be provided with a manuscript. They would be then guided to follow these guidelines as a home plan for four weeks. At the end of the Fourth week, they would be assessed.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Aisha Razzaq, MSPT-OMPT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
15 Years
Max Age
28 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-09-06
Primary Completion
2024-01-30
Completion
2024-02-15

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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