Effectiveness of a Telerehabilitation Program Based on Specific Neck Exercises in Patients With Forward Head Posture.

Sponsored by Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

About this trial

Last updated a year ago

Study ID

C.I. PI24/164

Status

Completed

Type

Interventional

Phase

N/A

Placebo

Accepting

18 to 65 Years

All Sexes

Trial Timing

Ended 2 years ago

What is this trial about?

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of a 12-session telerehabilitation program based on Specific Neck Exercises (SNE) with Spinertial to a control group on range of motion, cervical proprioception, and posture in subjects with forward head posture, post-intervention, after one month of follow-up, and after two months of follow-up.

What are the participation requirements?

Inclusion Criteria

* Forward head posture (craniovertebral angle less than 50º).

* Deep flexor strength deficit in craniocervical flexion test.

* Deep extensor strength deficit in neck extensor muscle endurance.

* ≤ 14 score in Neck Disability Index.

Exclusion Criteria

* Have received cervical treatment during the last six months.

* Presence of any red flag, neurological, or cognitive impairment (inability to - - understand the questionnaires or examination).

* Have received cervical manual therapy treatment during the last six months.

* History of cervical trauma or surgery during the last year.

* Chronic neck pain occurring during the last six months (intensity: visual analogue scale >3/10, frequency >2 days/week, duration >3 hours/day).