Forward Head PosturePostural StabilityGait Analysis
Study summary
1. Evaluate postural stability in subjects with forward head posture versus matching controls.
2. Evaluate gait parameters in subjects with forward head posture versus matching controls.
3. Investigate the correlation between postural stability and kinematic gait parameters in each group.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
* Cranio-vertebral angle less than 50◦
* Age from 18-35 years old (Young adults)
* BMI from 18.5-24.9
* Participants can walk independently without assistive devices
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals are excluded if they have had:
* Neck trauma, recent fractures, or Surgery or any underlying neurological or systemic conditions affecting the neck
* Pregnancy or Malignancy
* any inability to comprehend or respond to study assessments
* Any known respiratory or cardiovascular conditions that might affect the results of gait analysis
* Vestibular problems, visual problems, and sensory impairment affecting balance
* If they are undergoing current physical therapy or ergonomic intervention for FHP
Primary outcome measure(s)
Walking speed — through study completion, an average of 1 year Kinematic Gait characteristic, measured in meter/second
Overall stability index — through study completion, an average of 1 year one of the postural stability outcome measures, Higher values indicate poorer balance
Step Cycle — through study completion, an average of 1 year Kinematic Gait characteristic measured in cycle/sec
Mediolateral Stability index — through study completion, an average of 1 year one of the postural stability index outcome measures, Higher values indicate poorer balance
Anteroposterior Stability index — through study completion, an average of 1 year one of the postural stability outcome measures, Higher values indicate poorer balance in the anteroposterior directions
Step Length — through study completion, an average of 1 year Kinematic gait characteristic, measured in cm
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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