Immediate Effect of Cervico-thoracic Mobilization on Deep Neck Flexors Strength in Individuals with Forward Head Posture: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Forward head posture is the most frequently observed postural deviations and is said to be associated with shortening of posterior cervical extensors and weakening of the anterior deep cervical flexors. Manual therapy has the potential to achieve reflexogenic changes in muscle and enhance the motor activity and strength.

Purpose of the study

To evaluate the immediate effect of grade IV cervicothoracic Maitland mobilization on deep neck flexors strength in individuals with forward head posture.

Study design

A Single-blinded randomized placebo-controlled trial.

Method

Sixty individuals were randomly divided into two groups. Placebo-controlled (PBO) group (n = 30) received the grade I and experimental (EXP) group (n = 30) received grade IV posteroante

SUBMITTER: Ghan GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8183563 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature