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NCT Number: NCT05135741

Role of Pressure Bio Feedback in Management of Forward Head Posture for Computer Users at BUMDC

Objective: The aim of present study is to explore the effectiveness of pressure bio feedback in treatment of occupational forward head posture on computer users.

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Key information

Conditions

Forward Head Posture Neck Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

25 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

BUMDC

Karachi, Sindh, 75500, Pakistan

About this study

Material & Methods: This Randomized Control Trial was conducted in Bahria University College of Physical Therapy, Karachi. Ethical approval was prior taken from Institute Review Board. there were 32 participants selected randomly equally in experimental and control group. Both male and female were included with age of 25 to 55 years currently employees of Bahria University (BUMDC) having forward head posture or complaining neck pain were included. Exclusion was age less than 25 years, history of cervical trauma or surgery, any neurological conditions or cervical pathology. Experimental Group was given DCF exercises with Pressure Biofeedback Unit (PBU) and Control Group was given Conventional DCF Exercises. SPSS version 23.0 was used for analysis.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Both male and female age of 25 to 55 currently employees of Bahria University (BUMDC) having forward head posture complaining neck pain.

Exclusion criteria

  • Students of Bahria University history of cervical trauma or surgery any neurological conditions or cervical pathology

Treatment and study plan

pressure bio feedback

Device

The pressure biofeedback unit was placed between the plinth and the posterior aspect of the neck just below the occiput and inflated to a baseline of 20 mmHg. A trained physiotherapist was observing and correcting any substitution movements to ensure that all subjects could perform the exercises correctly. All exercise protocols and programs were taken from previously published studies8-10. A conventional DCF exercise protocol was performed three times a week for four weeks in both groups. The duration of the conventional DCF exercise protocol was 20-30 minutes, once a day in the control group, and 15-20 minutes, once a day in the experimental group

Primary outcomes

  1. change in range of cervical flexion

    Time frame: 15 minutes before and after exercises for 4 weeks

    pre and post range of cervical flexion assessed through CROM device

  2. change in range of right and left lateral rotations

    Time frame: 15 minutes before and after exercises for 4 weeks

    pre and post right and left lateral rotations assessed through CROM device

Secondary outcomes

  1. improvement in capacity of heavy weight lifting

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    pre and post improvement in capacity of heavy weight lifting assessed through 6 kg dumbless

  2. change in pain intensity

    Time frame: 4 weeks before exercise and 4 weeks after exercises

    pain was assesses pre and post using neck disability index (NDI)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bahria University

Other

Registry information

Acronym: BUMDC

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Nov 26, 2021
Registry last updated
Dec 6, 2024

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