Effect of Kinesio Taping and Proprioception Training on Pain, Neck Disability, Craniovertebral Angle, and Muscle Activity in Forward Head Posture

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1619-1625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyo Jin Yoo ◽  
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Jung Hyun Choi
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Head Posture ◽  
Kinesio Taping ◽  
Neck Disability ◽  
Craniovertebral Angle

Correlation between craniovertebral angle in the sagittal plane and angles and indices measured in the frontal plane at the moment of inducing forward head posture

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Samira Molaeifar ◽  
Farzaneh Yazdani ◽  
Amin Kordi Yoosefinejad ◽  
Mohammad Taghi Karimi
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Sagittal Plane ◽  
Frontal Plane ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Head Posture ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Moderate Negative Correlation ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Craniovertebral Angle

BACKGROUND: Forward head posture (FHP) is the most common malposition in the head and neck area. With the growing use of digital devices, the prevalence of FHP may be expected to increase dramatically. Thus far, FHP has been evaluated only in the sagittal plane. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to measure angles and indices from anatomical landmarks in the frontal plane and determine the possible correlations between these variables and craniovertebral angle (CVA) as an index of FHP in the sagittal plane. METHODS: Fifty eight healthy individuals (29 men, 29 women) between 18 and 40 years old participated in this cross-sectional study. Participants were evaluated with an 8-camera motion analysis system. After markers were placed on predetermined landmarks, the participants were asked to maintain their head and neck in the neutral position for 5 seconds. Then participants induced FHP by flexing and lowering their head. The correlation between CVA and a set of angles and indices was calculated at the moment of FHP induction. RESULTS: A moderate correlation was observed between 3-D CVA and the angle formed between the sternum and both tragi for the whole sample and separately in both sexes. A moderate negative correlation was observed between 3-D CVA and height, weight, and BMI in women. A moderate negative correlation was observed between 3-D CVA and height, weight, BMI, and hours on digital devices in men. CONCLUSIONS: Changes in CVA in the sagittal plane can be predicted from changes in the angle formed between the midpoint of the sternum and the left and right tragi in the frontal plane.

Effect of the craniocervical brace on craniocervical angle, thoracic kyphosis angle, and trunk extensor muscle activity during typing in subjects with forward head posture

Work ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 163-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tae-Lim Yoon ◽  
Heon-Seock Cynn ◽  
Sil-Ah Choi ◽  
Ji-Hyun Lee ◽  
Bong-Sam Chio
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Thoracic Kyphosis ◽  
Extensor Muscle ◽  
Kyphosis Angle ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Head Posture ◽  
Trunk Extensor

Forward Head Posture and Neck Mobility in Chronic Tension-Type Headache

Cephalalgia ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 314-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Fernández-de-las-Peñas ◽  
C Alonso-Blanco ◽  
ML Cuadrado ◽  
JA Pareja
Keyword(s):  
Potential Role ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Chronic Tension Type Headache ◽  
Head Posture ◽  
Group A ◽  
Type Headache ◽  
Craniovertebral Angle ◽  
Neck Mobility

Forward head posture (FHP) and neck mobility were objectively assessed in 25 patients with chronic tension-type headache (CTTH) and 25 healthy controls. Side-view pictures were taken in a sitting position to measure the craniovertebral angle. A cervical goniometer was employed to measure the range of all cervical motions. Patients with CTTH showed a smaller cranio-vertebral angle (45.3° ± 7.6°) than controls (54.1° ± 6.3°), thus presenting a greater FHP ( P < 0.001). Patients also had lesser neck mobility for all cervical movements, except for right lateral flexion ( P < 0.01). There was a positive correlation between the craniovertebral angle and neck mobility. Within the CTTH group, a negative correlation was found between the cranio-vertebral angle and headache frequency, but neck mobility did not correlate with headache parameters. Further research is needed to define a potential role of FHP and restricted neck mobility in the origin or maintenance of TTH.

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