"Comparison of neurophysiological facilitation of respiration (NPF) And conventional chest physiotherapy on pulmonary function in adults with forward head posture"
Description
Background-: The forward head posture (FHP) has been demonstrated to be a widespread posture displacement, with an estimated prevalence of 66 percent of patients. Nowadays, it is common in populations and leads to many other deformities. It is discovered that changing in the head-neck posture had an immediate impact on respiratory function, which was characterised by decreased in diaphragm strength.FHP may further decline the quality of life of patients and associated with functional limitations and increased health-care expenses. Purpose-:Forward head posture is not just a musculoskeletal disease it also effects the respiratory function in healthy individuals which effect their ADL’s and their work. There are studies which found the intervention for the forward head as well as intervention for increasing the respiratory function capacity. This study aimed to determine which is the more beneficial and effective in these particular deformities. Methodology-:Two group pre-test post-test randomized controlled trial 42 young adults will be selected and divided in two groups. Group A will be given the stretching exercise and isometrics for FHP and conventional chest physiotherapy and in Group B stretching exercises and isometrics with chest NPF will be given. The outcome measure: spirometry (FEV1,FVC, FEV1/FVC), CVA, Chest expansion will be assessed at baseline, after 4weeks of intervention.