Effect of whole-body vibration on craniovertebral angle and balance control in forward head posture: Single-Blinded randomized controlled trial

Asmaa Hossam, Fatma S Amin, Enas E Abutaleb

Asmaa Hossam, Fatma S Amin, Enas E Abutaleb – Effect of whole-body vibration on craniovertebral angle and balance control in forward head posture: Single-Blinded randomized controlled trial. Fizjoterapia Polska 2021; 21(1); 98-104

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG208142

Abstract
Background. A fault posture of head can disturb the body balance. Forward head posture (FHP) is one of common faulty postures seen among university students. Whole Body Vibration (WBV) is a quick method of neuromuscular training used to increase muscle strength, improve dynamic balance control and eventually correct posture.
Purpose. A randomized controlled trial was designed to investigate the effect of WBV training on craniovertebral angle and dynamic balance control in subjects with forward head posture.
Methods. Forty-five participants (11 males and 34 females, 18-23 years old) were randomly allocated into 3 equal groups: group (A) received traditional treatment (stretching and strengthening exercises) + postural advices, group (B) received whole body vibration training + postural advices, group (C) received traditional treatment + whole body vibration training + postural advices, 3 sessions /week for 4 weeks. Outcome measures included craniovertebral angle (CVA), overall stability index (OSI), anteroposterior stability index (APSI) and mediolateral stability index (MLSI) that were assessed at baseline and 4 weeks post-intervention.
Results.  Comparing all groups post training revealed that there were statistically significant increases (p < 0.05) in all measured variables (CVA, OSI, APSI and MLSI) in favour of group (C), while there were statistically non-significant differences between group A & B (p > 0.05).
Conclusion. The conjugation of WBV training with traditional treatment of FHP improved craniovertebral angle and dynamic balance control in subjects with forward head posture.
Key words:
whole body vibration, forward head posture, craniovertebral angle, balance
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Effect of spinal mobilization with arm movements on kinesthetic awareness in patient with chronic cervical radiculopathy: Randomized controlled trial

Aida A Nassif, Fatma S Amin, Soheir S Rezkallah, Amr Hassan

Aida A Nassif, Fatma S Amin, Soheir S Rezkallah, Amr Hassan – Effect of spinal mobilization with arm movements on kinesthetic awareness in patient with chronic cervical radiculopathy: Randomized controlled trial. Fizjoterapia Polska 2020; 20(5); 6-11

Abstract

Background. Cervical radiculopathy (CR) is known as a severe neuromusculoskeletal condition which causes pain and physical disorders that both impair employment and quality of life. Spinal mobilization with arm movements (SMWAMs) is one of the methods in Mulligan’s techniques while residual discomfort is assumed to originate from the spine. Objective. This study aimed to assess the effect of SMWAMs on cervical proprioception and functional abilities in patient with cervical radiculopathy. Methods. Forty subjects of both sexes with chronic unilateral CR participated in the study, they were randomly assigned into two equal groups, Group A (experimental group): received SMWAMs in addition to a guide line protocol, group B (control group): received the guide line protocol, over four consecutive weeks, all subjects received 12 sessions. Outcome assessments included cervical proprioception using the cervical range of motion (CROM) and functional abilities using the cervical disability index (NDI) were assessed at baseline and 4 weeks’ post-intervention. Results. There was a statistical significant improvement in the experimental and control groups 4 weeks post-treatment for cervical proprioception and functional performance (p < 0.05). Concerning groups there was a significant difference between both groups regarding all measured variables in favor to the experimental group (p < 0.05). Conclusion. SMWAMs provides an additional effect in the management of chronic Cervical radiculopathy patients as it proprioception and functional performance.

key words:
Cervical radiculopathy, Cervical proprioception, functional abilities, Mulligan, Spinal mobilization with arm movement
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