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The Effect of Focus Approaches on Neck Region Muscle Activation

NCT06778980 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2025-01-16

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Summary

Forward Head Posture (FHP) causes muscle imbalances in the neck and shoulder regions. Various exercises are suggested to correct FHP. During these exercises, internal and external focus techniques are used to enhance motor learning and improve muscle balance. However, there are no studies examining how these approaches affect neck muscle activation in individuals with FHP. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of external and internal focus techniques, aimed at improving cervical alignment during postural correction exercises, on cervical muscle activation in individuals with FHP.

Conditions

  • Forward Head Posture

Interventions

OTHER

The chin tuck posture

A chin tuck is a posture correction technique where the individual gently tucks their chin towards their chest while keeping the rest of the body straight. This movement helps align the head and neck, reducing forward head posture and improving spinal alignment. After performing the unguided exercises, the patients will be taught the chin tuck position. From this point onward, they will be instructed to maintain the chin tuck position while performing the exercises using both external and internal focus strategies.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Gazi University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-02-02
Primary Completion
2025-03-05
Completion
2025-04-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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