Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Comparison of Brugger's Relief Exercises Versus Kinesio Taping at Craniovertebral Angle on Forward Head Posture
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
The aim of this research is to compare the effect of Brugger relief exercise versus Kinesio taping at craniovertebral angle on forward head posture. Randomized controlled trials done at we care physical therapy clinic Islamabad. The sample size was 28. The subjects were divided in two groups, 14 subjects in Kinesio taping group and 14 in Brugger relief exercise group. Study duration was of 6 months. Sampling technique applied was non probability purposive sampling technique. Only 20-40 years people with forward head posture having craniovertebral angle less than 50° degrees were included. Tools used in the study is protractor app. Data will be analyzed through SPSS 21
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
28
Start Date
2025-01-22
Completion Date
2025-09-20
Last Updated
2025-02-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
kinesiotaping
Before applying the tape, the treated area was cleaned and shaved. A Y strip of the tape was used to facilitate muscle contraction of the semispinalis capitis with 15 -25% tension in elongated muscle position and three I strip are used in it to release tight upper trapezius, facilitate middle trapezius and to correct posture. 3 days a week for 4 weeks
Brugger relief exercise
This protocol includes that the patient is positioned on edge of a chair with his hips abducted, feet externally rotated, his head up, his forearms supinated, and wrists and fingers extended. the participants were instructed to perform scapular retraction with chin tucked in, shoulder external rotation, elbow extension, shoulder abduction, and extension. While actively moving their arms and spreading their fingers externally, patient exhaled through lips 12 reps 4 set for 3 days a week Intervention will be given for 4 weeks
Locations (1)
We Care Physical Therapy Clinic
Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan