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High Intensity Laser Therapy Versus Scapular Stabilization Exercises on Ventilatory Function in Forward Head Posture

NCT06270563 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2024-02-21

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Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare between the efficacy of high intensity LASER therapy and scapular stabilization exercises on ventilatory functions in forward head posture patients

Conditions

  • Forward Head Posture

Interventions

OTHER

Postural advice

The patients received advice about maintaining good posture when sitting, standing, reading, driving, or lifting; taking breaks; sleeping on back or side with a pillow supporting head/neck; avoiding prolonged phone use; adjusting car seat; reading stand for upright posture; keeping objects close when lifting; and using pillows for support when breastfeeding.

OTHER

Traditional exercise treatment

The exercise program included strengthening of deep flexor muscles and shoulder retractors while stretching of cervical extensors and pectoral muscles.

OTHER

Scapular stabilization exercises

Scapular Stabilization exercise was composed of four exercise programs, including scapula retraction exercise, scapula mobilization exercise, and scapula dynamic stabilization exercise I and II.

OTHER

High intensity Laser therapy

There were two phases in every session, the wavelength is 1064 nm, size of spacer is 60 mm in both phases: Phase I (analgesic phase): the application was made by moving the applicator perpendicular to the skin in continuous circular movements at trigger points detected by acupuncture, power was 8.00 w with a dosage of 5 J/cm2, surface area 50 cm2, frequency 25 HZ, treatment time in this phase was 3 minutes and total energy received at this phase was 250 J. Phase II (bio stimulation): the application was made at the pain inflicting region by using continuous linear movements and prevent static application, The power was 8.00 w with a continuous frequency, dosage of 50 J/cm2, surface area 50 cm2, treatment time in this phase was 5 minutes and the total energy that was delivered to the patient during this phase was 2500 J.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cairo University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Akram A. Sayed, Prof. · Faculty of physical therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
30 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-10-01
Primary Completion
2023-12-01
Completion
2023-12-01

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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