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Efficacy of Combined Manual Diaphragm Release Technique and Neck Exercises in Adolescents With Forward Head Posture
Sponsor: Pharos University in Alexandria
Summary
* Due to the heavy use of smartphones among adolescents the cervical spine destabilizes and moves forward, so do the vital structures (nerves, arteries, veins) within the neck undergo torsion, stretch and compression including the autonomic nervous system nerves (which can cause dysfunction in heart rate, digestion, breathing among other symptoms). * Forward head posture (FHP) puts more compressive strain on the cervical spine's tissues, especially the ligaments and facet joints. Because FHP weakens the respiratory muscles, it has a significant impact on respiratory function. Static balance may be negatively impacted by FHP. * FHP is effectively treated by a proper and suitable physical therapy program.
Official title: Efficacy of Combined Manual Diaphragm Release Technique and Neck Exercises in Adolescents With Forward Head Posture: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
17 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2025-06-28
Completion Date
2025-09-30
Last Updated
2025-07-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Stretching and strengthening exercises
Strengthening exercises were progressively performed for three sets, with 10 to 15 repetitions. The stretching part of the exercises was done with the purpose of increasing the flexibility of the pectoralis and the cervical neck extensors muscles (pectoralis stretch, chin tuck). Exercises have been approved to be effective on the lengthening of the pectoralis minor, activation of the lower trapezius/middle trapezius, serratus anterior, and improvement of the posture
Diaphragm release technique
the patient will positioned in the supine position. The therapist stand at the head of the patient. The therapist make manual contact bilaterally under the costal cartilages of the lower ribs (7th to 10th ) with hypothenar regions of the hands and last three fingers. During the patient's inspiration, the therapist is gently pulling the points of hands contacts toward the head and slightly laterally, while elevating the ribs simultaneously
Locations (1)
Pharos University in Alexandria
Alexandria, Egypt, Egypt