NCT06968052

Effects of Feldenkrais Approach in Cases With Forward Head Posture

Effects of Exercise and Feldenkrais Approaches on Position Sense, Strength, Range of Motion and Posture in Cases With Forward Head Posture

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

It is thought that adding approaches that increase posture awareness to corrective exercise programs will contribute to the treatment. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of adding the Feldenkrais method to the corrective exercise program applied to individuals with forward head posture on cervical joint position sense, muscle strength, joint range of motion and posture parameters.

Detailed description

The combination of the Feldenkrais method with corrective exercises stands out as an innovative approach to the problem of forward head posture. This approach aims to not only eliminate physical alignment errors but also increase individuals' internal awareness of posture and movement patterns by integrating traditional postural correction techniques with Feldenkrais' movement efficiency and awareness-oriented principles. In this way, it may be possible for the postural improvements obtained to be more sustainable. It is reported that the Feldenkrais method supports neuromuscular control by increasing body awareness and contributes to movement quality. In light of this information, it is predicted that the addition of the Feldenkrais method to the corrective exercise program applied to individuals with forward head posture will provide additional improvement in cervical joint position sense, muscle strength, range of motion and posture parameters.

Conditions

• Forward Head Posture

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Strength and Feldenkrais Exercise	This is a behavioral, non-drug and non-device-based intervention combining somatic awareness through Feldenkrais principles with neuromuscular re-education. Movements emphasize minimal effort, reduced muscle tension, and improved self-perception of posture. The approach supports individualized progression and complements conventional physiotherapy without the use of pharmacological agents or medical equipment.
OTHER	Strength Exercise	This is a non-drug, non-device corrective exercise program tailored for adults with forward head posture. It includes postural muscle strengthening and stretching, such as deep neck flexor activation, scapular retraction, and pectoral stretching. Additionally, participants perform diaphragmatic and thoracic breathing exercises.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-05-25
• Primary completion: 2026-05-05
• Completion: 2026-06-29
• First posted: 2025-05-13
• Last updated: 2025-11-20

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)