Efficacy of Combined Manual Diaphragm Release Technique and Neck Exercises in Adolescents With Forward Head Posture

* Due to the heavy use of smartphones among adolescents the cervical spine destabilizes and moves forward, so do the vital structures (nerves, arteries, veins) within the neck undergo torsion, stretch and compression including the autonomic nervous system nerves (which can cause dysfunction in heart rate, digestion, breathing among other symptoms). * Forward head posture (FHP) puts more compressive strain on the cervical spine's tissues, especially the ligaments and facet joints. Because FHP weakens the respiratory muscles, it has a significant impact on respiratory function. Static balance may be negatively impacted by FHP. * FHP is effectively treated by a proper and suitable physical therapy program.

NCT Number	NCT07039565
Lead Sponsor	Pharos University in Alexandria
Conditions	Forward Head Posture
Enrollment	100 participants
Start Date	2025-06-28
Primary Completion	2025-06-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-09-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-07-09