Effect of Electrical Stimulation on Forward Head Posture
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age15-18
SponsorCairo University
About this trial
The study aims are:
1. To investigate the effect of electrical stimulation (interferential current) on forward head posture and protracted shoulder in adolescents. 2. To investigate the effect of electrical stimulation on cervical pain, cervical ROM, neck muscle strength, and quality of life in adolescents with forward head posture and protracted shoulder.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Girls aged between (15-18) years old.
Normal weight with BMI ranging from (16-25).
Adolescents with mild and moderate forward head posture(FHP).
Adolescents with mild and moderate neck pain.
Disqualifiers
Cervical disc.
Previous Shoulder trauma within last 6months.
Shoulder surgery.
Cervical fracture.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- electrical muscle stimulation device (EMS gymna)
- physical therapy program
Treatment groups
40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov