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The Study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of chin tuck exercises in improving forward head posture.
To assess the impact of cervical extension exercises on forward head posture. To determine which exercise protocol provides superior results for FHP
The study focus on understanding Forward head posture (FHP). Forward head posture (FHP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by a shift of the head forward in relation to the vertical axis of the body. This condition increases the load on the cervical spine, causing discomfort, pain and impaired musculoskeletal function. The incidence of FHP has increased significantly due to sedentary lifestyles and prolonged use of electronic devices, making it a pressing problem for healthcare providers.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Chin tuck exercises | Experimental | Participants will perform supervised chin tuck exercises targeting deep cervical flexors |
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| Seated cervical extension exercises | Experimental | Perform seated cervical extension exercises focusing on activating posterior neck muscles |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Chin Tuck Exercise | Other | Chin Tuck Exercises and Cervical Extension Exercises on Forward Head Posture |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Craniovertebral angle measurement | The craniovertebral angle (CVA) is a measurement of the angle between the neck and the head. It's used to assess head posture and forward head posture (FHP) | 4 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain. | A Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is a pain assessment tool where patients rate their pain intensity on a scale from 0 to 10, with "0" representing "no pain" and "10" representing "the worst pain imaginable | 4 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Neck Disability Index (NDI) for functional outcomes. | The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a questionnaire that measures how neck pain affects a person's daily life. It's used to assess functional outcomes and disability in patients with neck pain | 4 weeks |
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Ataur Rahman, MS-PT | Contact | 03038371112 | ataur.rahman@riphah.edu.pk |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Ataur Rahman, MS-PT | Riphah International University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Riphah international University malakand campus | Malakand | KPK | 23060 | Pakistan |
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| Seated cervical extension exercises | Other | Perform seated cervical extension exercises focusing on activating posterior neck muscles |
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