Effects of Feldenkrais Approach in Cases With Forward Head Posture

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

About this trial

It is thought that adding approaches that increase posture awareness to corrective exercise programs will contribute to the treatment. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of adding the Feldenkrais method to the corrective exercise program applied to individuals with forward head posture on cervical joint position sense, muscle strength, joint range of motion and posture parameters.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Being between 18-65 years of age

CVA (cervicovertebral angle) ≤50° (16,17)

Spending at least 4 hours of daily desk time 5 days a week

Disqualifiers

Having temporomandibular dysfunction

Having any spinal deformity

Having cervical trauma or pain treatment within the last 6 months

Having previously participated in a corrective exercise program

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Strength and Feldenkrais Exercise
  • Strength Exercise

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups