RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06325124

Muscle Energy Technique of Lower Limb Muscles in Forward Head Posture

Effect Of Muscle Energy Technique Of Lower Limb Superficial Backline Muscles in Patients With Forward Head Posture

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

36 participants

Start Date

Mar 26, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Forward Head Posture

Summary

The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to find the effect of muscle energy technique of muscles involved in lower limb superficial backline (hamstring and Gastro-soleus) on improving craniovertebral angle and cervical proprioception and minimizing pain among patients with forward head posture

Eligibility

Min Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 35 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

Age between 20 and 35 years
Both Genders
Craniovertebral angle \<49.9 degrees
History of neck pain \>3 months
Patients with hamstring tightness(Inability to achieve greater than 160° of knee extension with hip at 90° of flexion)
Patients with calf muscle tightness(The Taloche Sign (Maestro) If a patient with a tight gastrocnemius tries to stand on an inclined plane, it is immediately evident that it is impossible for the patient to be stable in this position)

Exclusion Criteria8

Patient with recent injuries or surgeries in and around the neck region
Vertigo
radiating pain in upper limb
spinal deformities
malignancy in and around the neck region
cervical instabilities
fibromyalgia
patients with any lower limb or lower back pathology(e.g arthritis)

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Interventions

OTHERMuscle energy technique

They would be receiving treatment as follow: Muscle energy technique of hamstring and gastro-soleus. Frequency: 10 reps 3 times/week for 4 consecutive weeks Intensity starting from 20% to 50% resistance across barrier provided by Physical therapist Conventional PT including 1-cervical isometric exercises 2-Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for 1o minutes 3-hot pack for 10 minutes 4-Stretching exercise for suboccipitals, sternocleidomastoid 5-gentle stretching of calf and hamstrings.

OTHERConventional PT

They would be receiving treatment as follow: Conventional PT including 1-cervical isometric exercises 2-Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for 1o minutes 3-hot pack for 10 minutes 4-Stretching exercise for suboccipitals, sternocleidomastoid 5-gentle stretching of calf and hamstrings.