Comparison of Oculomotor Exercises Versus Suboccipital METs on Visual Fatigue Among FHP

Launched by RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY · Nov 25, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring how two different types of exercises can help people with Forward Head Posture (FHP) who experience visual fatigue. Specifically, the study is comparing Oculomotor Exercises, which focus on improving eye movement and coordination, with Muscle Energy Techniques (METs), which involve gentle stretching and strengthening of neck muscles. The goal is to understand how these approaches can help lessen visual fatigue and improve overall visual health, especially for those who may not realize how their posture affects their eyes.

To participate in this study, you need to be between 20 and 50 years old and have been diagnosed with Forward Head Posture, which means your head is positioned in front of your body instead of being aligned over your shoulders. You also need to have a specific score on a visual fatigue questionnaire that indicates you are experiencing problems. However, if you have certain eye conditions like cataracts or have had neck or eye surgeries, you won't be eligible. If you join the trial, you can expect to engage in exercises designed to improve your posture and reduce visual fatigue, while also contributing to important research that could help others in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age 20-50 years
• • Both Male and Female
• • Diagnosed patients of Forward head posture, Craniovertebral Angle less than 50 degree.
• • Patients having Asthenopia survey questionnaire (ASQ-17) score of 13 or higher.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Participant failing to fall in this category would be excluded of the study.
• • Pre-existing medical conditions that cause visual issues such as conjunctivitis, cataract, Strabismus anomaly, glaucoma and those undergoing any eye treatment.
• • Any previous neck and Eye surgery.
• • Cervical conditions such as cervical radiculopathy, non-specific neck pain, and TMJ dysfunction that cause visual disturbances.