Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Global Postural Reeducation on Forward Head Posture
Lead Sponsor:
Horus University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Cairo University
Conditions:
Forward Head Posture
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-30 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims at investigating the effects of application of twelve sessions of Global Postural Re-education Technique (GPR) and Kendall Exercises (KE) on Craniovertebral angle (CVA), Gaze Angle (GA...
Detailed Description
A sample of 43 participants with a CVA less than 50 degrees will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups either receiving global postural reeducation added to traditional Kendall exercises or a ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients suffering from forward head Posture (CVA less than 50 degrees)
- All subjects are medically stable and do not suffer from any other diseases which might affect the trial results.
- BMI (18-24)
- Patients willing and able to participate in this treatment program.
- At least a moderate user of English.
Exclusion
- History of whiplash injury.
- Patients who have undergone spinal surgeries or spinal fixations.
- Patients with a neurologic deficit in their upper limbs, such as hypertonia, hypotonia, hyporeflexia, absence of reflex, and vertebral instability.
- The patient underwent other physical therapy programs in the last three months.
- \- Excessive use of smart technology
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 6 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 14 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
43 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04723511
Start Date
February 6 2021
End Date
October 14 2021
Last Update
August 7 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Horus University
Damietta, Egypt, 34518