scholarly journals The Relationship Between Forward Head Posture and Neck Pain: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 562-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nesreen Fawzy Mahmoud ◽  
Karima A. Hassan ◽  
Salwa F. Abdelmajeed ◽  
Ibraheem M. Moustafa ◽  
Anabela G. Silva
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Head Posture ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Lumbar Roll Usage While Sitting Reduces the Forward Head Posture in Healthy Individuals: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5171
Author(s):  
Yusuke Handa ◽  
Kenya Okada ◽  
Hiroshi Takasaki
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Grade System ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Quality Of Evidence ◽  
Head Posture ◽  
Head Extension ◽  
The Cochrane Library

This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated whether the use of a lumbar roll reduced forward head posture (FHP) while sitting among individuals with or without musculoskeletal disorders. EMBASE, MEDLINE, and the Cochrane Library were systematically searched from their inception to August 2020. The quality of evidence for variables used in the meta-analysis was determined using the GRADE system. Five studies satisfied the criteria for data analysis. All studies included individuals without any spinal symptoms. Data from five studies on neck angle showed a statistically significant (p = 0.02) overall effect (standardized mean difference (SMD) = 0.77), indicating a lesser neck flexion angle while sitting with a lumbar roll than without it. Data from two studies on head angle showed a statistically significant (p = 0.04) overall effect (SMD = 0.47), indicating a lesser head extension angle while sitting with a lumbar roll than without it. In each meta-analysis, the quality of evidence was very low in the GRADE system. The use of a lumbar roll while sitting reduced FHP among individuals without spinal symptoms.

scholarly journals Relationship between Forward Head Posture and Tissue Mechanosensitivity: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 634
Author(s):  
Patricia Martinez-Merinero ◽  
Susana Nuñez-Nagy ◽  
Alexander Achalandabaso-Ochoa ◽  
Ruben Fernandez-Matias ◽  
Daniel Pecos-Martin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Pain Threshold ◽  
Cervical Vertebrae ◽  
Pressure Pain Threshold ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Pressure Pain ◽  
Head Posture ◽  
Upper Trapezius ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between forward head posture (FHP) and neck pain is not clear. FHP could possibly increase the mechanosensitivity of cervical tissues, which could lead to the development of pain depending on the adaptation capability of the central nervous system. The purpose of this study was to analyse the influence of FHP in the mechanosensitivity of articular, muscular, and neural tissues related to the cervical spine. The pressure pain threshold was bilaterally measured in different muscles and nerves and the second cervical vertebrae. The cervical spine’s range of movement was also examined. The measurements were obtained from people with (n = 32) and without (n = 64) FHP. The analyses included a 2-by-2 mixed analysis of variance (ANOVA), pairwise comparisons with Bonferroni correction, and point-biserial correlation coefficients. Subjects with FHP showed a less pressure pain threshold (PPT) in all locations except for the upper trapezius and scalenus medius muscles. They also showed less extension and right-rotation range of motion. There was no association between FHP, neck pain, disability, and headache. Nevertheless, more research is needed to evaluate the relationship between FHP, tissue mechanosensitivity, and neck pain.

scholarly journals Chronic Primary Headache Subjects Have Greater Forward Head Posture than Asymptomatic and Episodic Primary Headache Sufferers: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Pain Medicine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 2465-2480
Author(s):  
Ignacio Elizagaray-Garcia ◽  
Hector Beltran-Alacreu ◽  
Santiago Angulo-Díaz ◽  
Miriam Garrigós-Pedrón ◽  
Alfonso Gil-Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Primary Headache ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Healthy Population ◽  
Neck Muscle ◽  
Range Of Movement ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Head Posture

Abstract Objective To summarize the cervical physical examination characteristics in subjects with chronic primary headache and compare those with a healthy population and a population with episodic primary headache. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Subjects Humans ≥18 years old. At least one of the study groups should be constituted by subjects diagnosed with one of the chronic primary headache subtypes according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd Edition. Comparison Neck physical examination outcomes of subjects with chronic primary headache compared with a healthy population or subjects with episodic primary headache. Outcomes Forward head posture (FHP), cervical range of movement, motor control, neck muscle activity, and reproduction and resolution of symptoms. Methods Two reviewers assessed independently the MEDLINE, EMBASE, WOS, MEDES, PEDro, and CINAHL databases to select observational studies. First, both implemented an agreement for a search strategy. Then, they screened independently for duplicates, titles, abstracts, and full-text information. A meta-analysis was conducted to compare measures between groups. Results Twelve studies (N = 1,083) with moderate quality (mean ± SD = 7.75 ± 1.48 on the Newcastle Ottawa Scale) were selected for the qualitative analysis. The meta-analysis showed that patients with chronic primary headache presented greater forward head posture than asymptomatic participants (N = 275, Hg = 0.68, 95% CI = 0.25–1.1, Z = 3.14, P < 0.01) and patients with episodic primary headache (N = 268, Hg = 0.39, 95% CI = 0.13–0.65, Z = 2.98, P < 0.01). Conclusions There is moderate to strong evidence that patients with chronic primary headache present greater FHP than asymptomatic individuals and moderate evidence that patients with chronic primary headache present greater forward head posture than those with episodic primary headache.

Effectiveness of Therapeutic Exercise on Forward Head Posture: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 530-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahman Sheikhhoseini ◽  
Shahnaz Shahrbanian ◽  
Parisa Sayyadi ◽  
Kieran O’Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Therapeutic Exercise ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Head Posture

A Systematic Review and a Meta-Analysis of the Relationship Between Problem Finding and Creativity

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed M. Abdulla ◽  
Sue Hyeon Paek ◽  
Rodney Dishman ◽  
Bonnie Cramond ◽  
Mark A. Runco
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Problem Finding ◽  
The Relationship

A Meta Analytic Review of the Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Effectiveness

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 (9) ◽  
pp. 118-126
Author(s):  
Augusty P. A ◽  
Jain Mathew
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Direct Relationship ◽  
Effective Leadership ◽  
Leadership Effectiveness ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Analytic Review ◽  
The Relationship

The study evaluates the relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Effectiveness through a Systematic Review of Literature. The relationship has been evaluated in two steps. First, a Systematic review of literature was done to provide a theoretical framework to link the dimensions of Emotional Intelligence to the elements of effective leadership. Meta-analysis was then used to consolidate empirical evidence of the relationship. The studies for the meta-analysis were sourced from Pro Quest and EBSCO and the correlation coefficients of the studies were analysed. Only articles that presented the direct relationship between the variables were included in the study. The results of the analysis revealed a strong, statistically significant relationship between emotional intelligence and effective leadership. The findings of the study provide evidence for the proposition that Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Effectiveness are interrelated.

Systematic review and meta-analysis of Altruistic and Game-playing Love

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Dabiriyan Tehrani ◽  
Sara Yamini
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Subgroup Analysis ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Game Playing ◽  
Love Styles ◽  
Collectivistic Culture ◽  
Meta Regression ◽  
Collectivistic Cultures ◽  
The Relationship

This systematic review aimed to find attitudes toward Altruistic and Game-playing love styles across individualistic and collectivistic cultures. Addressing major moderators concerning Altruistic and Game-playing love styles are the secondary objectives of this review. This review included 102 articles comprising samples from 37 countries (N = 41997). The findings of this meta-analysis show that there is a collectivistic and individualistic difference in Game-playing but not in the Altruistic love style. Collectivistic and individualistic cultures, on average, demonstrate the same perception concerning the Altruistic love style, whereas collectivistic culture shows the Game-playing love style more strongly. To explain the role of moderators in key measures, the subgroup analysis and meta-regression show that both Game-playing and Altruistic love styles decline by increasing the length of the relationship. Likewise, having children affects these love styles such that the Altruistic love style is improved, and the Game-playing love style is reduced by the presence of children in families.

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