The Effect of Different Exercises on Craniovertebral Angle in Individuals With Forward Head Posture

NAActive, not recruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

44

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

April 16, 2025

Primary Completion Date

October 16, 2025

Study Completion Date

December 16, 2025

Conditions
Forward Head Posture
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

McKenzie Exercise

"Exercises will be performed in seated or supine positions, 15 repetitions per session, twice daily, for a total duration of 6 weeks. The program will begin with physiotherapist-supervised sessions and continue at home with guidance via a digital training manual. Weekly follow-up and progress will be ensured through individual exercise diaries. Participants missing two consecutive days of exercise will be excluded from the study. Includes:~* Cervical retraction in sitting and supine positions~* Cervical rotation to both sides~* Lateral flexion of the neck~* Combined chin rotation toward the shoulder"

BEHAVIORAL

Standard Neck Exercise

"The protocol includes chin tucks, chin drop stretches, scapular retraction with resistance, and both unilateral and bilateral pectoral stretching. Exercises will be performed twice daily, 15 repetitions per session, over a period of 6 weeks. Exercise progression will be adapted biweekly based on participant tolerance. Includes:~* Chin tucks in supine with progressive hold durations~* Chin drop stretch in sitting with optional manual assistance~* Scapular retraction using theraband or weights~* Pectoral muscle stretching using doorway and seated techniques"

Trial Locations (1)

16940

Mudanya University, Bursa

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Bahçeşehir University

OTHER