NCT06927167

Effect of Exercises on Forward Head Posture

The Effect of Chin Tuck Exercises and Cervical Extension Exercises on Forward Head Posture

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 56 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 30 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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

Detailed description

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.

Conditions

• Postural; Defect

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Chin Tuck Exercise	Chin Tuck Exercises and Cervical Extension Exercises on Forward Head Posture
OTHER	Seated cervical extension exercises	Perform seated cervical extension exercises focusing on activating posterior neck muscles

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-08-15
• Primary completion: 2026-03-12
• Completion: 2026-03-12
• First posted: 2025-04-15
• Last updated: 2025-07-15

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan