Background :Dysfunction in the kinetic chain caused by poor scapula stabilization can contribute to shoulder injuries and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS). The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two treatment approaches scapular stabilization based exercise therapy and physical therapy in patients with SIS.   Methods : The study is a randomized clinical trial in whic...

Abstract Background Neck pain is one of the most frequently reported musculoskeletal complaints among adults; its prevalence in world ranging from 16.7 to 75.1%. It can have an impact on a person’s physical, psychological, and social well-being. Along with pain, disability, muscle weakness, alterations posture, neck patients are likely develop affection respiratory function as numerous studies....

BACKGROUND Forward head posture (FHP) is a forward positioning of the head relative to the trunk in the sagittal plane. This posture is one of the most prevalent poor postures in patients with head and neck pain. Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging (RUSI) is a reliable method to objectively evaluate muscle thickness and function. OBJECTIVE To compare thickness of cervical muscles that control b...

Introduction: In different professions, including dentistry, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the main reason of loss of working period, increasing labor costs, human injuries, and absence from work. Improper posture while working is the main cause of these disorders among dentists. In this regard, identifying the risk factors and its potential harms are abs...

[Purpose] The present study investigated differences in the kinematics of the neck and activation of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle during neck rotation between subjects with and without forward head posture (FHP). [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-eight subjects participated in the study (14 with FHP, 14 without FHP). Subjects performed neck rotation in two directions, left and right. The ki...

LATAR BELAKANG: Peningkatan penggunaan komputer pada era saat ini diiringi dengan peningkatan prevalensi postur tubuh yang buruk akibat posisi tetap dan tidak sesuai dalam jangka waktu lama. Hal tersebut berpotensi menyebabkan perubahan alignment seperti forward head posture. McKenzie neck exercise isometric merupakan latihan dianggap dapat membantu mempertahankan normal spinal memperbaiki tubu...

Background: Abnormal head and neck postures play a significant role in developing cervical spine dysfunction. Forward posture (FHP) is one of the most common findings individuals who experience disorders. Objectives: This study used photographic method to analyze head, upper neck, lower forward both static quasi-static states. Since timely diagnosis appropriate treatment are important preventin...