Efficacy of Adding Scapular Stabilization Exercises to Postural Correctional Exercises on on Forward Head Posture

NCT04959942 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: p.t.REC/012/003244
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate efficacy of adding Scapular Stabilization Exercises to postural correctional exercises on Endurance of cervical flexor and extensor muscles on Asymptomatic forward head posture.

Conditions

Forward Head Posture

Keywords

scapular stabilization exercise; postural correction exercises; forward head posture

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• craniovertebral angle

  craniovertebral angle will be measured by objective software.

  up to ten weeks

• cervical range of motion

  cervical range of motion will be assessed by CROM. cervical flexion, extension, side bending and rotation will be assessed

  up to ten weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• flexion endurance

  up to ten weeks

• extension endurance

  up to ten weeks

• muscle activity during rest and activity

  up to ten weeks

Study Arms (3)

scapular stabilization exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

the subjects will receive scapular stabilization exercise + postural correction exercise and advice three times per week for 10 weeks

Other: scapular stabilization exercise

postural correction exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

the subjects will receive postural correction exercise and advice three times per week for 10 weeks

Other: scapular stabilization exercise; Other: postural correction exercise

advice

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

the subjects will receive advice three times per week for 10 weeks

Other: scapular stabilization exercise; Other: postural correction exercise; Other: advice

Interventions

scapular stabilization exercise OTHER

In the supine position, the subject will instruct to take a deep breath to relax the body. In croock-lying position, the subject will raise his dominant arm to 90° shoulder flexion with full elbow extension and scapular protraction. In the quadruped position, the subject lifts up his arms alternatively with shoulder abduction and 120 ° flexion. In a sitting position with 90° knee flexion on a stool or bed without back support, the subject held a pair of dumbbells (2 kg) in each hand and laterally lifted them up while maintaining the height of scapulae below 80°. Each stage will instruct to be held for 10 seconds before returning to the starting position and three laps of 10 repetitions with a 30-second break in between will perform. In the sitting position, a mirror will place in front of the patient. The subject will instruct to check and correct his posture by him

advice; postural correction exercise; scapular stabilization exercise

postural correction exercise OTHER

The program consisted of two strengthening (deep cervical flexors and scapular retractors) and two stretchings: cervical extensors (sub-occipital muscles) and pectoral muscles). The program was based on a program by Harman and Kendall.

advice; postural correction exercise

advice OTHER

all subjects will be instructed to maintain normal alignment of the cervical vertebry

advice

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• If asymptomatic subjects with CVA equal or less than 50.
• shoulder flexion at least 130 degrees or more, they involved in this research.

You may not qualify if:

• If they had a history of cervical spine sur¬gery
• Cervical spondylosis
• Cervical or shoulder neurological movement disorder, Temporo-mandibular surgery, Pathologic trauma.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Counseling

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Health Services; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities; Community Health Services; Health Services; Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Central Study Contacts

al shaymaa sh abd el azeim, lecturer

CONTACT

01033771553; alshaymaa.shaaban@pt.cu.edu.eg

al shaymaa sh abd el azeim, lecturer

CONTACT

01033771553; alshaymaa.ahaaban@pt.cu.edu.eg

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: random generator
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: principle investigator

Model Details: scapular stabilization and postural correction exercise

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 2, 2021
• First Posted: July 13, 2021
• Study Start: July 15, 2021
• Primary Completion: September 30, 2021
• Study Completion: September 30, 2021
• Last Updated: July 13, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-07