EFFECTS OF BODY-BLADE EXERCISES ON NECK POSTURE, FUNCTION, AND MUSCLE STRENGTH IN FORWARD HEAD POSTURE

EFFECTS OF BODY-BLADE EXERCISES ON NECK POSTURE, FUNCTION, AND MUSCLE STRENGTH IN FORWARD HEAD POSTURE

This study will be conducted to determine the effect of adding Body-blade exercises to traditional treatment on posture, scapular muscles strength, neck pain, and function in individuals with forward head posture

Many studies have proposed that the Body-blade may be a more effective tool for activating the muscles employed during the training and rehabilitation of the shoulder and trunk than traditional interventions such as cuff weights and Therabands. There is few literature which studied the effect of Body-blade exercises on neck problems. So there is insufficient evidence for their effectiveness on improving forward head posture.

Inclusion Criteria :

1. Participants with FHP of both genders
2. Age range from 20-40 years
3. craniovertebral angle (CVA) less than 52 degrees

Exclusion Criteria :

1. Patients with a previous diagnosis of a musculoskeletal system disease over the last 6 months,
2. severely unstable spine
3. osteoporosis
4. vascular disease
5. cervical or shoulder neurological movement disorder