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
Riphah International University
42 participants
Apr 18, 2024
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
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
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
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NCT06732700