Comparison of Forward Head Posture in Subjects With and Without Neck Pain

Autores/as

  • Saurabh Agnihotri HNB Garwhal university srinagar
  • Deptee Warikoo HNB Garwhal university srinagar
  • Vandana Kashyap HNB Garwhal university srinagar

Palabras clave:

Neck Pain, Forward head posture, CranioVertrebral Angle.

Resumen

An observational study was conducted to compare forward head posture in subjects with and without neck pain. A total of 200 subjects, both male and female aged between 18 to 30 years were recruited for the study on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria after obtaining an informed consent. The subjects were divided into two groups—Groups A (forward head posture without neck pain) and Group B (forward head posture with neck pain). The outcome measures included a digital camera (7.2 mega pixel), Tripod Scion Image Software, Frederick, MD, Adhesive skin marker, Inch tape, Computer (Dell) OtiplexGx110, 05-Window-XP. Result of this study demonstrated a significant positive correlation between head posture and neck pain. The study reveals that the craniovertebral angle in subjects with neck pain is significantly smaller than those without neck pain. The smaller craniovertebral angle indicated more forward head posture.Keywords: neck pain, forward head posture, craniovertebral angle

Biografía del autor/a

  • Saurabh Agnihotri, HNB Garwhal university srinagar
    physiotherapy department
  • Deptee Warikoo, HNB Garwhal university srinagar
    physiotherapy department
  • Vandana Kashyap, HNB Garwhal university srinagar
    physiotherapy department

Publicado

2015-01-15

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