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Effect of Cervicothoracic Junction Manipulation on Craniovertebral Angle and Proprioception in Forward Head Posture

NCT06699888 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2025-04-18

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Summary

The aim of this research is to find out the effect of Cervicothoracic Junction Manipulation on neck Proprioception in individuals with Forward Head Posture. A Randomized controlled trials done at Barki Advance Physiotherapy Center. The sample size was 36. The subjects were divided in two groups, 18 subjects in control group and 16 in experimental (Cervicothoracic Manipulation) group. Study duration is of 6 months after the ethical approval. Sampling technique applied was non probability connivance sampling technique. Only 18-45 years individuals with forward head posture, craniovertebral angle less than 53° degrees and Joint position error, an average of \>4.5◦ error in rotation or extension direction were included. Tools used in the study are Craniovertebral Angle (CVA) and Joint Position Error Test (JPE).

Conditions

  • Forward Head Posture

Interventions

OTHER

cervicothoracic manipulation group

The participant lay prone with the head firmly into the head piece Palpation of the upper cervico-thoracic segment observed the side of the restriction. The participants head was rotated to the contralateral side of the restriction. The practitioner's hand contacted the forehead and the other hand's thumb contacted the spinous process of the restricted side. A low amplitude, high velocity thrust towards the axilla was applied, on the spinous process in PA direction. Experimental group also received following exercises Chin tuck Strengthening Shoulder Retractors. Stretching SCM Pectoralis Stretch 3 × 10 repetitions, 3 times a week for 2 weeks

OTHER

forward head correction exercises traditional group

Chin tuck Strengthening Shoulder Retractors. Stretching SCM Pectoralis Stretch 3 × 10 repetitions, 3 times a week for 2 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Aisha Razzaq, PHD* · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-06-01
Primary Completion
2025-02-25
Completion
2025-04-16

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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