Status:

UNKNOWN

Effects of Cervical Spine Retraction Exercise With and Without Diaphragmatic Breathing in Forward Head Posture.

Lead Sponsor:

Riphah International University

Conditions:

Forward Head Posture

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study aims to determine the effect of combining diaphragmatic exercises with cervical retraction exercise on pain, disability, active range of motions of cervical spine and craniovertebral angle ...

Detailed Description

Forward head posture altering breathing pattern is one of the most common musculoskeletal deformity. Diaphragmatic exercises can reduce pain and disability levels, and correct forward head posture (FH...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Primary complaint of neck pain (pain on the posterior part of the cervical spine to the beginning of the thoracic area with or without pain in the shoulder girdle)
  • Age from 20 to 35 years
  • Both gender
  • CVA \<49° (16)

Exclusion

  • Any serious pathology such as tumor
  • Had history of whiplash injury within 3 months of the examination,
  • Underwent prior surgery to the cervical spine
  • Currently using muscle relaxation medication.
  • Degenerative conditions
  • Exhibited positive neurologic signs consistent with nerve root compression.
  • Patients with a history of respiratory disease, such as repeated bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, pulmonary lymph nodes, pleurisy, cured tuberculosis and others

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 10 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

February 10 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

52 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06130969

Start Date

May 10 2023

End Date

February 10 2024

Last Update

December 27 2023

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Chiropractor & Physio Pain Relief Center

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54782