Stabilization vs Proprioception Training on Neck Flexor Endurance in Adolescents With Forward Head Posture

Forward Head Posture (FHP) is a common postural deviation among adolescents, often resulting from prolonged screen use and poor ergonomic habits. It is characterized by an anterior positioning of the head relative to the vertical midline of the body, leading to altered cervical spine mechanics and muscle imbalances. One of the key consequences of FHP is the reduced endurance of deep neck flexor muscles, which play a crucial role in cervical stability and postural control.

Cervical muscle stabilization exercises and proprioceptive training are two widely used interventions aimed at improving neuromuscular control and endurance of cervical muscles. While both methods have shown benefits in postural correction, their relative effectiveness in enhancing neck flexor endurance in adolescents with FHP remains unclear.

This study aims to compare the effects of cervical muscle stabilization versus neck proprioception training on the endurance of deep neck flexors in adolescents with Forward Head Posture.

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Key information

Conditions

Forward Head Posture

Age range

16 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Walaa HENEDY

Damietta, Damietta Governorate, 10723, Egypt

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Adolescent with forward head posture
Their age ranged from 16 to 18 years
They had normal height, weight, and BMI (BMI percentile ≥5 and <85) relative to their age.
They were free from any medical condition or musculoskeletal deformity that could affect posture or interfere with the assessment or intervention procedures
They were free from any visual or hearing problem

Exclusion criteria

• Athletic adolescent

Adolescent with congenital or acquired spinal deformities
Adolescent having any Injury to the neck or upper extremity and history of joint inflammation
Adolescent with neurological, musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary disease that limit their movement
Adolescent with cognitive disorders, or vision disorders not corrected by glasses

Treatment and study plan

cervical muscle stabilization exercises

Other

deep cervical muscle stabilization exercises, 15 minutes, 3 sessions per week for two months

Proprioceptive training

Other

proprioceptive training, 15 minutes, 3 sessions per week for two months

Primary outcomes

Deep Neck Flexor Endurance

Time frame: pretreatment and after 2 months of intervention

Measuring using a pressure biofeedback device

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Delta University for Science and Technology

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Cervical Muscle Stabilization Versus Neck Proprioception Training on Neck Flexors Endurance in Adolescents With Forward Head Posture

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Jul 4, 2025
Registry last updated: May 11, 2026

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