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Effect of INIT on Cervical Proprioception in Patients With Forward Head Posture

The Effect of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique on Cervical Proprioception in Patients With Forward Head Posture


Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

42 participants

Start Date

Apr 18, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of the study is to determine the effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique on Cervical Proprioception in Patients with Forward Head Posture. A randomized control trial was conducted at Riphah International University, Gulberg Green Campus, Islamabad. The sample size was 42 calculated through G-Power. The participants were divided into two interventional groups each having 21 participants. The study duration was six months. Sampling technique applied was Non-probability Purposive sampling for recruitment. Only 18 to 40 years participants with CVA angle less than 50 degree were included in the study. Tools used in this study are Inclinometer, Mobile phone, Labtop, Kinovea Software, NPRS Scale, Laser Beam. Data was collected at Baseline, after 1st session at the end of 2nd week and 4th week. Data analyzed through SPSS version 23.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 40 Years

Inclusion Criteria7

  • Both Male and Female patients
  • CVA less than 50 degree
  • Age 18-40 years
  • Neck pain for more than 3 months
  • NPRS \> 3
  • Decreased Cervical ROMs
  • Active trigger points in following muscles (Upper Trapezius, Sternocleidomastoid, Levator Scapulae)

Exclusion Criteria5

  • History of cervical or facial trauma or surgery.
  • Congenital anomalies of spine such as scoliosis.
  • Systemic arthritis.
  • Any disorder of Central Nervous System.
  • Patients with cognitive deficit

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Interventions

OTHERIntegrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique and Posture Corrective Exercises.

INIT will be performed for experimental group and then posture corrective exercises will be performed and for control group only posture corrective exercises will be performed


Locations(1)

Riphah International University

Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan

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