Comparison of Brugger's Relief Exercises Versus Kinesio Taping at Craniovertebral Angle on Forward Head Posture

NCT06845696 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: REC/MS-OMPT/014522 Mahjabeen
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 28
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this research is to compare the effect of Brugger relief exercise versus Kinesio taping at craniovertebral angle on forward head posture. Randomized controlled trials done at we care physical therapy clinic Islamabad. The sample size was 28. The subjects were divided in two groups, 14 subjects in Kinesio taping group and 14 in Brugger relief exercise group. Study duration was of 6 months. Sampling technique applied was non probability purposive sampling technique. Only 20-40 years people with forward head posture having craniovertebral angle less than 50° degrees were included. Tools used in the study is protractor app. Data will be analyzed through SPSS 21

Conditions

Forward Head Posture

Keywords

Forward head posture; Kinesio taping; Brugger reliefs exercise; Craniovertebral angle

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• CRANIOVERTEBRAL ANGLE

  This angle is used to assess the forward head posture of the participants. It involves measuring the angle between a horizontal line and a line connecting the C7 vertebrae and the tragus of ear by protractor app.

  from baseline to 4th week

Study Arms (2)

kinesiotaping

EXPERIMENTAL

Kinesio taping (KT) is a thin elastic tape which can be stretched up to 130-140% of its original length thereby providing constant shear force on the skin.KT has beneficial effects and possible useful mechanisms to suppress pain, relax muscles, support joints, and improve circulation.Kinesio taping is used for releasing tension on trapezius and erector spinal muscle and to correct the posture.

Other: kinesiotaping

Bruggers relief exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

Bruegger's postural relief position is an effective self-care exercise for correcting forward head posture. This exercise strengthens the muscles that retract the shoulder blades back while stretching the muscles that protract them forward. By pulling the shoulders back and holding the neck in a chin tuck position, the deep muscles in the neck also become stronger. Bruegger relief exercises (BRE) have been found to be very beneficial for patient rehabilitation

Other: Brugger relief exercise

Interventions

kinesiotaping OTHER

Before applying the tape, the treated area was cleaned and shaved. A Y strip of the tape was used to facilitate muscle contraction of the semispinalis capitis with 15 -25% tension in elongated muscle position and three I strip are used in it to release tight upper trapezius, facilitate middle trapezius and to correct posture. 3 days a week for 4 weeks

kinesiotaping

Brugger relief exercise OTHER

This protocol includes that the patient is positioned on edge of a chair with his hips abducted, feet externally rotated, his head up, his forearms supinated, and wrists and fingers extended. the participants were instructed to perform scapular retraction with chin tucked in, shoulder external rotation, elbow extension, shoulder abduction, and extension. While actively moving their arms and spreading their fingers externally, patient exhaled through lips 12 reps 4 set for 3 days a week Intervention will be given for 4 weeks

Bruggers relief exercise

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Both gender
• Patients whose age lies between 20 and 40
• Forward head posture with craniovertebral angle less than 50° degrees

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals with pre-existing musculoskeletal conditions affecting posture e.g. scoliosis, Scheuermann's disease.
• Those currently undergoing physical therapy or other posture correction treatments.
• Pregnant individuals, due to potential physiological changes affecting posture.
• Subjects with a history of significant spinal or neck injuries.
• No neurological disease (e.g. cervical radiculopathy, SCI).
• Patients were excluded who shows positive result to spurling test, ULTT, Allen test.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

We Care Physical Therapy Clinic

Islamabad, Federal, 44000, Pakistan

RECRUITING

Study Officials

• Asmar Fatima, MS-OMPT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Asmar Fatima, MS-OMPT

CONTACT

03336195644; asmar.fatima@riphah.edu.pk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 20, 2025
• First Posted: February 25, 2025
• Study Start: January 22, 2025
• Primary Completion: September 20, 2025
• Study Completion: September 20, 2025
• Last Updated: February 25, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)