Posture exercises for forward head posture
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether posture correction exercises improve the electrical activity of neck and jaw muscles in young adults with forward head posture. Participation may help you improve your posture and prevent future jaw or neck issues.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old.
- You have forward head posture (head positioned forward in relation to shoulders).
- You do not have neck pain.
- You have not been diagnosed with or have signs of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder.
- You have not had jaw joint dislocation or recent head/neck trauma.
- You do not have significant bite problems (Class II or III malocclusion).
- You have not had structural spine issues (like scoliosis) or rheumatic disease.
- You do not have missing back teeth, and have not had orthodontic treatment or dental restorations that changed your bite in the last year.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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