Clinical Trial

The Effects of Stabilization Exercises and Taping on Cervical Muscle Strength, Endurance, and Function in Women With Forward Head Posture.

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Summary
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of taping application on cervical muscle strength, endurance, and function in women with forward head posture. A total of 42 women with forward head posture participated in the study. Participants in Exercise group received cervical and scapular stabilization exercises (n = 21), while participants in Taping group received cervical taping in addition to the exercise program (n = 21).The participants' demographic characteristics, the horizontal distance between the earlobe and the acromion process, Neck Disability Index scores, craniovertebral angle measurements, activation and endurance of the deep neck flexor muscles, and endurance of the cervical extensor muscles were evaluated. All assessments were performed at baseline and were repeated after 6 weeks.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07666659
Lead Sponsor Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Conditions Forward Head Posture
Enrollment 42 participants
Start Date 2024-11-14
Primary Completion 2025-01-14 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-02-14 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-24