The Effect of Focus Approaches on Neck Region Muscle Activation

Launched by GAZI UNIVERSITY · Jan 12, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how different ways of focusing during exercises can help improve neck muscle activity in people with a condition known as Forward Head Posture (FHP). FHP can lead to muscle imbalances in the neck and shoulders, and the study aims to find out whether using internal focus (thinking about body movements) or external focus (thinking about the outcome of the movements) can make a difference when doing exercises aimed at correcting this posture.

To participate in the study, individuals need to be between 18 and 35 years old and have a specific neck angle measurement that indicates FHP. They should not currently be experiencing any pain in their neck or other areas, and they must be willing to avoid other treatments during the study period. Participants will engage in exercises designed to improve their neck position while the researchers monitor how well their neck muscles are working. This study is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to provide valuable insights into effective ways to address FHP.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Aged between 18-35 years,
• • Craniovertebral angle (CVA) less than 50 degrees,
• • Willing to not participate in any treatment/evaluation during the study,
• • Voluntary participation.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Experiencing pain in the neck, spine, upper or lower extremities for the past 3 months,
• • Body mass index (BMI) greater than 25 kg/m²,
• • History of neck injuries or surgeries such as intervertebral disc herniation, spondylosis, radiculopathy, chronic headaches, or whiplash,
• • Any visual, auditory, or sensory impairments,
• • Temporomandibular joint issues,
• • Neurological (e.g., epilepsy), rheumatological, or orthopedic symptoms,
• • Any conditions affecting balance and muscle control,
• • Cardiopulmonary or systemic diseases that prevent exercise.