RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06968052

Effects of Feldenkrais Approach in Cases With Forward Head Posture

Effects of Exercise and Feldenkrais Approaches on Position Sense, Strength, Range of Motion and Posture in Cases With Forward Head Posture

Sponsor

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

May 25, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Forward Head Posture

Summary

It is thought that adding approaches that increase posture awareness to corrective exercise programs will contribute to the treatment. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of adding the Feldenkrais method to the corrective exercise program applied to individuals with forward head posture on cervical joint position sense, muscle strength, joint range of motion and posture parameters.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

Being between 18-65 years of age
CVA (cervicovertebral angle) ≤50° (16,17)
Spending at least 4 hours of daily desk time 5 days a week

Exclusion Criteria8

Having temporomandibular dysfunction
Having any spinal deformity
Having cervical trauma or pain treatment within the last 6 months
Having previously participated in a corrective exercise program
History of neurological disorder
History of spinal or thoracic surgery
Having hearing impairment
Use of analgesics/muscle relaxants

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Interventions

OTHERStrength and Feldenkrais Exercise

This is a behavioral, non-drug and non-device-based intervention combining somatic awareness through Feldenkrais principles with neuromuscular re-education. Movements emphasize minimal effort, reduced muscle tension, and improved self-perception of posture. The approach supports individualized progression and complements conventional physiotherapy without the use of pharmacological agents or medical equipment.

OTHERStrength Exercise

This is a non-drug, non-device corrective exercise program tailored for adults with forward head posture. It includes postural muscle strengthening and stretching, such as deep neck flexor activation, scapular retraction, and pectoral stretching. Additionally, participants perform diaphragmatic and thoracic breathing exercises.