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Effects of McKenzie exercise, Kinesio Taping, and myofascial release on the forward head posture
Kim J, Kim S, Shim J, Kim H, Moon S, Lee N, Lee M, Jin E, Choi E
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2018 Aug;30(8):1103-1107
clinical trial
5/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the effects of McKenzie exercise, Kinesio Taping, and myofascial release (MFR) on forward head posture (FHP). PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: Twenty-eight individuals with an FHP were enrolled. participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: group A, group B and group C. Group A underwent McKenzie exercise and MFR. Group B underwent McKenzie exercise and Kinesio Taping. Group C underwent McKenzie exercise, MFR, and Kinesio Taping. Interventions for all three groups were provided three times per week for four weeks. The acromion and tragus of ear (A-T length), craniovertebral angle (CVA), Cranial rotation angle (CRA), and neck disability index (NDI) were measured. RESULTS: The A-T length significantly differed after intervention in all three groups. CVA only significantly differed after intervention in group C. All three groups showed an increase in CRA after intervention; however, these increases were not statistically significant. CONCLUSION: Considering these results, these three types of exercise may be recommended as effective exercises to improve posture in adults with FHP.

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