Effectiveness of the Suboccipital Inhibition Technique in Forward Head Posture.
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorEscola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto
About this trial
In this randomized controlled experimental trial, it is aimed to verify the effectiveness of applying the suboccipital inhibition technique in altering forward head posture, increasing the craniovertebral angle and decreasing the angle between the chin, the external acoustic meatus and the sternal angle.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
male and female;
be over 18 years old;
have a craniovertebral angle of less than 49.9º.
Disqualifiers
have a craniovertebral angle greater than 49.9º;
be a 3rd or 4th year osteopathy student;
be an osteopath.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Suboccipital Inhibition Technique
- Sham Technique
Treatment groups
50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov