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Forward Head Posture - Physiopedia
Forward Head Posture - Physiopedia
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Introduction
Headaches
Neck discomfort
Muscle tension in the neck and
shoulders
Discomfort in the mid back
Chest pain
Pain, pins & needles and numbness in
the arms and hands
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Epidemiology/ Etiology
Etiologies include:
Clinical Findings
Include
Assessment
Physiotherapy
Management
To Decrease Pain:
1.
To reduce spasm
1. Myofacial release
2. Ischemic Compression
3. Positional release technique (to
relieve tension headache)
strength neck ex
Ergonomic Advice
correct number of pillows used
postural corrections
scapular strength ex
srength ex
Outcome Measures
Occiput to Wall
VAS
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