Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand In Adult Population With Forward Head Posture.

Assessment of Disabilities with Forward Head Posture

Authors

  • Kanika Garg Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Haryana, India
  • Aksh Chahal Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Haryana, India
  • Mohammed M Alshehri Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
  • Ramzi A AlAjam Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
  • RASHID ALI BEG BEG Jazan University
  • N Saravana Kumar Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
  • Mohammad Abu Shaphe Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
  • Mohamed M Ahmed Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59471/ijhsc202383

Keywords:

Anthropometry, Body Mass Index, Forward Head Posture, Cranio-vertebral Angle, Disabilities of Arm Shoulder and Hand

Abstract

Introduction: Forward Head Posture is an abnormal postural deviation giving appearance of poking chin involving flexion of lower cervical vertebras followed by extension of upper craniocervical segment of vertebral column in sagittal plane. The aim of this study was to evaluate disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand in an adult population with a forward head posture. Method: In this study, 76 subjects, both male and female with Forward Head Posture (FHP) were recruited by a convenience sampling method. Demographic characteristics (Name, age, gender) and anthropometric characteristics (height, weight and Body Mass Index) were recorded. Extent of FHP and disability of upper extremity were assessed by measuring Cranio-Vertebral Angle (CVA) through a photogrammetric method and Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire respectively. Results: Spearman’s correlation coefficient was used to assess the correlation between FHP and CVA. The study results depict a non-significant association between CVA and DASH. Conclusion: The present study concludes, FHP does not cause disabilities of upper extremity in an adult population.

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2024-01-03

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Garg K, Chahal A, M Alshehri M, A AlAjam R, BEG RAB, Saravana Kumar N, Abu Shaphe M, M Ahmed M. Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand In Adult Population With Forward Head Posture.: Assessment of Disabilities with Forward Head Posture. Interamerican Journal of Health Sciences [Internet]. 2024 Jan. 3 [cited 2024 Jul. 6];3:83. Available from: https://ijhsc.com/journal/article/view/83

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Vol. 3 (2023)

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Clinical Research

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