Forward Head Posture Clinical Trial
Official title:
The Effectiveness of Corrective Exercise Program on Alignment, Muscle Activation and Biomechanical Properties in Medical Students With Forward Head Posture
Verified date | November 2023 |
Source | Cukurova University |
Contact | n/a |
Is FDA regulated | No |
Health authority | |
Study type | Interventional |
It is aimed to investigate the effect of corrective exercise program on alignment, muscle activation and biomechanical properties of muscles in medical students with forward head posture.
Status | Completed |
Enrollment | 36 |
Est. completion date | October 1, 2023 |
Est. primary completion date | June 30, 2023 |
Accepts healthy volunteers | Accepts Healthy Volunteers |
Gender | All |
Age group | 20 Years to 30 Years |
Eligibility | Inclusion Criteria: - Medical students with a Craniovertebral angle ? 50° Exclusion Criteria: - History of chronic pain in cervical region - Presence of spinal deformity and malalignment - Disease, fracture or surgery affecting the spine-shoulder-pelvic region - Presence of malignancy - BMI outside the normal range - Presence of medical condition that prevents participation in physical exercise program - Presence of neuromuscular disease - Involvement in regular and professional sports activities |
Country | Name | City | State |
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Turkey | Cukurova University | Adana |
Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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Cukurova University |
Turkey,
Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
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Primary | Craniovertebral angle | The angle between the line connecting the seventh cervical vertebra and the tragus of right ear, and the horizontal line.
running in the sagittal place through the C7 process |
Day 0 | |
Primary | Craniovertebral angle | The angle between the line connecting the seventh cervical vertebra and the tragus of right ear, and the horizontal line.
running in the sagittal place through the C7 process |
Week 8 | |
Secondary | Surface electromyography (EMG) amplitude (RMS) | The activity levels of trapezius, sternocleidomastoid and pectoralis muscles will be measured with a wireless EMG system (Delsys, Inc, Boston, MA). The electrodes will be positioned on the belly of the muscle. The signals will be amplified and band-pass filtered (20-450 Hz) before being record digitally at 2000 samples per second, and then the root mean square (RMS) will be calculated. To normalize individual muscle contraction levels, we will use maneuvers of voluntary contractions. | Day 0 | |
Secondary | Surface electromyography (EMG) amplitude (RMS) | The activity levels of trapezius, sternocleidomastoid and pectoralis muscles will be measured with a wireless EMG system (Delsys, Inc, Boston, MA). The electrodes will be positioned on the belly of the muscle. The signals will be amplified and band-pass filtered (20-450 Hz) before being record digitally at 2000 samples per second, and then the root mean square (RMS) will be calculated. To normalize individual muscle contraction levels, we will use maneuvers of voluntary contractions. | Week 8 | |
Secondary | Myotonometer measures (Muscle tone) | The state of tension and biomechanical properties will be measured with a hand-held device (MyotonPro®, Myoton AS, Tallinn, Estonia). MyotonPro® displays the muscle mechanical properties by analyzing the oscillations of the myofascial tissue in response to the 10 short (15 ms) impulses, at 0.56 Newton (N) force and frequency of 1Hertz (Hz) applied by the probe of the device.
The superficial muscles (trapezius, sternocleidomastoid and pectoralis muscle) will be evaluated. The device measures (computes simultaneously) the following parameters: Oscillation frequency (Hz), dynamic stiffness (N/m) and logarithmic decrement. Oscillation Frequency [Hz]: Characterizes the tone (intrinsic tension) of a muscle in its passive or resting state. |
Day 0 | |
Secondary | Myotonometer measures (Muscle stiffness) | The state of tension and biomechanical properties will be measured with a hand-held device (MyotonPro®, Myoton AS, Tallinn, Estonia). MyotonPro® displays the muscle mechanical properties by analyzing the oscillations of the myofascial tissue in response to the 10 short (15 ms) impulses, at 0.56 N force and frequency of 1Hz applied by the probe of the device.
The superficial muscles (trapezius, sternocleidomastoid and pectoralis muscle) will be evaluated. The device measures (computes simultaneously) the following parameters: Oscillation frequency (Hz), dynamic stiffness (N/m) and logarithmic decrement. Dynamic Stiffness [N/m]: Characterises the resistance to a contraction or to an external force that deforms its initial shape. |
Day 0 | |
Secondary | Myotonometer measures (Muscle elasticity) | The state of tension and biomechanical properties will be measured with a hand-held device (MyotonPro®, Myoton AS, Tallinn, Estonia). MyotonPro® displays the muscle mechanical properties by analyzing the oscillations of the myofascial tissue in response to the 10 short (15 ms) impulses, at 0.56 N force and frequency of 1Hz applied by the probe of the device.
The superficial muscles (trapezius, sternocleidomastoid and pectoralis muscle) will be evaluated. The device measures (computes simultaneously) the following parameters: Oscillation frequency (Hz), dynamic stiffness (N/m) and logarithmic decrement. Logarithmic Decrement: Characterises elasticity. |
Day 0 | |
Secondary | Myotonometer measures (Muscle tone) | The state of tension and biomechanical properties will be measured with a hand-held device (MyotonPro®, Myoton AS, Tallinn, Estonia). MyotonPro® displays the muscle mechanical properties by analyzing the oscillations of the myofascial tissue in response to the 10 short (15 ms) impulses, at 0.56 N force and frequency of 1Hz applied by the probe of the device.
The superficial muscles (trapezius, sternocleidomastoid and pectoralis muscle) will be evaluated. The device measures (computes simultaneously) the following parameters: Oscillation frequency (Hz), dynamic stiffness (N/m) and logarithmic decrement. Ossilation Frequency [Hz]: Characterises the tone (intrinsic tension) of a muscle in its passive or resting state. |
Week 8 | |
Secondary | Myotonometer measures (Muscle stiffness) | The state of tension and biomechanical properties will be measured with a hand-held device (MyotonPro®, Myoton AS, Tallinn, Estonia). MyotonPro® displays the muscle mechanical properties by analyzing the oscillations of the myofascial tissue in response to the 10 short (15 ms) impulses, at 0.56 N force and frequency of 1Hz applied by the probe of the device.
The superficial muscles (trapezius, sternocleidomastoid and pectoralis muscle) will be evaluated. The device measures (computes simultaneously) the following parameters: Oscillation frequency (Hz), dynamic stiffness (N/m) and logarithmic decrement. Dynamic Stiffness [N/m]: Characterises the resistance to a contraction or to an external force that deforms its initial shape. |
Week 8 | |
Secondary | Myotonometer measures (Muscle elasticity) | The state of tension and biomechanical properties will be measured with a hand-held device (MyotonPro®, Myoton AS, Tallinn, Estonia). MyotonPro® displays the muscle mechanical properties by analyzing the oscillations of the myofascial tissue in response to the 10 short (15 ms) impulses, at 0.56 N and frequency of 1Hz applied by the probe of the device.
The superficial muscles (trapezius, sternocleidomastoid and pectoralis muscle) will be evaluated. The device measures (computes simultaneously) the following parameters: Oscillation frequency (Hz), dynamic stiffness (N/m) and logarithmic decrement. Logarithmic Decrement: Characterises elasticity. |
Week 8 |
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