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Effect of Posture and Breathing Exercises in Forward Head Posture

NCT06197919 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2024-01-09

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Summary

This study aims to compare the effects of postural exercises with and without breathing exercises in the subjects having forward head posture.

Conditions

  • Forward Head Posture

Interventions

OTHER

postural exercises

In this study forward head posture will be defined as CVA\<49°, which was diagnosed by photogrammetry method. The postural exercise program consisted of two strengthening (deep cervical flexors and shoulder retractors) and two stretching (cervical extensors and pectoral muscles) exercises based on Kendall et al's approach. The exercises involved 1. chin tucks ins 2. a chin drop in sitting 3. shoulder retraction 4. unilateral and bilateral pectoralis stretches Participants were instructed to complete 3 sets of 12 repetitions of the strengthening exercises and 3 stretching exercises held for 30 seconds each. This program was to be repeated 4 times per week. They also returned for a consultation every 2 weeks to be checked for exercise technique and progression, if appropriate. Progress to the next exercise level was indicated if the participant could complete 12 repetitions, 3 times easily with correct form

OTHER

postural exercises with breathing exercises

The postural exercise program consisted the exercises i.e chin tucks in, a chin drop in sitting, shoulder retraction. Participants were instructed to complete 3sets of 12repetitions of these exercises. This program was to be repeated 4times per week. They also returned for a consultation every 2weeks to be checked for exercise technique and progression, if appropriate. Progress to the next exercise level was indicated if the participant could complete 12repetitions, 3times easily with correct form. For the breathing exercises in experimental group, breathing program includes respiratory muscle training, relaxation techniques, breathing techniques, e.g., deep breathing, hand controlled diaphragmatic breathing, relaxation technique, deep breathing, controlled diaphragmatic breathing, slow relaxed exhalation with pursed lips technique, and segmental breathing techniques. exercise protocol will be continued for 6 weeks with and initial, after 3weeks and final assessment of pain and CVA.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • izzah ijaz · Riphah International University

  • Ali Raza, MS · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-05-10
Primary Completion
2024-01-10
Completion
2024-01-10

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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