Effect of Adding Thoracolumbar Fascia Release by IASTM to Conventional Treatment on Craniovertebral Angle in Forward Head Subjects

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Conditions studied: Forward Head Posture

In brief

The Posture Committee of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery defines good posture as "that state of muscular and skeletal balance that protects the supporting structures of the body against injury or progressive deformity irrespective of the attitude (erect, lying, squatting, and stooping) in which these structures are working or resting." Under those conditions, the muscles will function most efficiently, and the Thoracic and abdominal organs will be in their optimal places.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07605650

Run by

Cairo University

People needed

30

Starts

2026-03-04

Expected to finish

2027-01-18

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-26

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 30. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Forward head posture subjects with CVA of < 52
• Subject's age ranged from 18-30 years old, with Body Mass Index (BMI) less than 30Kg/m2.
• Pain-free subjects for over 3 months, No PT intervention. Exclusion Criteria;
• Osteoporotic disorder.
• Any history of congenital deformities of the Cervical and Thoracic region.
• Recent injuries or fractures.
• Any inflammatory joint disorder.
• Malignancy.
• Vascular disorders.
• Neurological or psychiatric disorders.
• Any respiratory disease, presence of open wound/s, or history of surgery in the past 6 months.

Where it is running

• Faculty of physical therapy — Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt (enrolling)

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