scholarly journals Efficacy of Forward Head Posture Treatment on Neck Function and Quality of Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 337-342
Author(s):  
Hyun-Joong Kim ◽  
Eunsang Lee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Head Posture ◽  
Neck Function

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 Efectividad de un entrenamiento de fuerza con característica socializadora y lúdica sobre los dominios de la calidad de vida en adultos mayores con anteposición de cabeza y cuello (Effectiveness of a strength training with socializing and playful charact

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 713-717
Author(s):  
Sebastián Andrés Astorga Verdugo ◽  
Fernanda Borges Silva ◽  
Soledad Patricia González Silva ◽  
Aldo Rodrigo Martínez Araya ◽  
Germán Rojas Cabezas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Psychological Wellness ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Bienestar Psicologico ◽  
Experimental Group

Objetivo: El propósito del estudio es comprobar la efectividad de un entrenamiento de fuerza con característica socializadora y lúdica para mejorar los dominios de la calidad de vida en adultos mayores con anteposición de cabeza y cuello. Metodología: El estudio presenta un diseño experimental, longitudinal, basado en la evaluación de los dominios capacidad física, bienestar psicológico, relaciones sociales y medio ambiente de la calidad de vida realizado a 132 participantes mediante el test WHOQOL-BREF divididos en tres grupos de 44 participantes: un grupo control y dos grupos experimentales. El grupo experimental 1 realizó un entrenamiento de fuerza convencional y el grupo experimental 2 realizó entrenamiento de fuerza con característica socializadora y lúdica. Los grupos experimentales realizaron el entrenamiento 2 sesiones por semana durante 4 meses. Los 3 grupos de investigación cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión: ángulo craneovertebral < 50 grados, adultos mayores > 60 años, sin patologías reumatológicas, infecciosas, osteomusculares y neurológicas. Resultados: Hubo cambios estadísticamente significativos en el grupo que realizó entrenamiento de fuerza con características socializadora y lúdica en los dominios capacidad física, bienestar psicológico y relaciones sociales (p < 0,05). El aumento promedio del puntaje del dominio capacidad física fue de 7,4, el dominio psicológico 5,4 y el dominio relaciones sociales 7 puntos. Conclusión: El entrenamiento de fuerza con característica socializadora y lúdica fue efectivo para mejorar la calidad de vida, en los dominios capacidad física, bienestar psicológico y relaciones sociales en adultos mayores con anteposición de cabeza y cuello de la Ciudad de Talca, Chile. Abstract. Objective: Verify the effectiveness of a strength training with socializing and playful characteristics to improve the domains of quality of life in older adults with forward head posture. Methodology: The longitudinal, experimental design study, based on the evaluation of the domains of physical capacity, psychological wellness, social relationships and the environment of the quality of life, performed on 132 participants using the WHOQOL-BREF test divided into three groups of 44 participants: a control group and two experimental groups. Experimental group 1 performed conventional strength training and experimental group 2 performed strength training with socializing and playful characteristics. The experimental groups performed the training 2 sessions per week for 4 months. The 3 research groups met the inclusion criteria: craniovertebral angle < 50 degrees, older adults > 60 years, without rheumatological, infectious, musculoskeletal and neurological pathologies. Results: There were statistically significant changes in the group with strength training with socializing and playful characteristics in the domains of physical ability, psychological well-being and social relationships (p < 0.05). The average score increase for the physical ability domain was 7.4, the psychological domain 5.4, and the social relationships domain 7 points. Conclusion: Strength training with socializing and playful characteristics was effective to improve the quality of life, in the domains of physical capacity, psychological wellness and social relationships in older adults with forward head posture of the Talca City, Chile.

The relation between pain extent and quality-of-life, psychological factors and neck function in patients with chronic neck pain

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. e73-e74
Author(s):  
I. Ris ◽  
M. Barbero ◽  
D. Falla ◽  
M. Holst Larsen ◽  
M. Nielsen Kraft ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Neck Function ◽  
Pain Extent

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case History ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

Quality of Life of Youth With Hearing Loss

ASHA Leader ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (15) ◽  
pp. 5-6
Author(s):  
Anne Skalicky ◽  
Brenda Schick ◽  
Donald Patrick
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss
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