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Acute Effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Added to Postural Corrective Exercises in Young Adults With Forward Head Posture
Sponsor: Dokuz Eylul University
Summary
This study investigated the acute effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization added to postural corrective exercises in young adults with forward head posture. Participants were randomly allocated to one of three groups: instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization plus postural corrective exercises, postural corrective exercises only, or control. The primary outcome was craniovertebral angle. Secondary outcomes included cervical joint repositioning error, deep cervical flexor muscle endurance, and scapular muscle endurance. All outcomes were assessed at baseline and 1 hour after the intervention by a blinded outcome assessor.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
45
Start Date
2024-05-22
Completion Date
2025-06-18
Last Updated
2026-05-26
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Plus Postural Corrective Exercises
Participants received a single-session postural corrective exercise program and postural education in addition to instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. The exercise program included deep cervical flexor activation using the chin tuck exercise, active cervical range-of-motion exercises, scapular exercises, and pectoral stretching. Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization was applied bilaterally to the cervicothoracic region, including the upper and middle trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae, scalene, suboccipital, and cervical erector spinae muscles. The mobilization was applied for approximately 10 minutes using appropriate instruments.
Postural Corrective Exercises
Participants received a single-session postural corrective exercise program and postural education. The exercise program included deep cervical flexor activation using the chin tuck exercise, active cervical flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation exercises, scapular exercises, and pectoral stretching.
Locations (1)
Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)