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Pilates Effects on Forward Head Posture: A Clinical Trial

NCT06883721 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2025-03-19

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Summary

This study aims to investigate and compare the effects of 8-week Pilates exercises and cervical stabilization exercises on pain, posture, range of motion, quality of life, and body composition in individuals with forward head posture (FHP). FHP is a common postural disorder characterized by the anterior displacement of the head relative to the cervical spine. This condition can lead to neck pain, muscle tension, and limited movement.

The study will include participants aged 18-50 years with FHP. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: the Pilates group or the cervical stabilization exercise group. The Pilates group will participate in Pilates exercises twice a week for 8 weeks under the supervision of a physiotherapist. The cervical stabilization exercise group will perform cervical stabilization exercises at home for the same duration.

The primary objective of this study is to compare the effects of Pilates and cervical stabilization exercises on FHP. Participants' posture, neck pain, range of motion, quality of life, and body composition will be measured before and after the 8-week intervention. These measurements will be used to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of the two exercise methods on FHP.

This study seeks to investigate the effectiveness of Pilates in the treatment of FHP and contribute to the scientific literature in this field. The findings may help determine the most appropriate exercise method for individuals with FHP.

Conditions

  • Forward Head Posture

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Pilates

Participants in this group performed Pilates exercises twice a week for 8 weeks. The exercises included mat and equipment-based exercises, focusing on core stabilization, breathing control, and postural alignment. Exercise difficulty was progressively increased throughout the intervention period.

BEHAVIORAL

Cervical stabilization exercise

Participants in this group performed cervical stabilization exercises at home twice daily for 8 weeks. The exercises included chin tucks, cervical extensions, shoulder elevations, and scapular retractions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Bahçeşehir University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-01-25
Primary Completion
2023-05-18
Completion
2023-05-18

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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