The progression rate of forward head posture has increased because of the increase in postural loads, to which individuals are subjected because of developed technologies including mobile phones, computers, and televisions. Postural abnormality in the upper cervical region has the potential to lead to nerve irritation and cervical radiculopathy. so the purpose of study is to investigate if there is a relationship between forward head posture and cervical radiculopathy in smart phone users.
Cross-sectional observational study . 120 Participants will be recruited from students and employees of Nahda university (smart phone users) from both genders with age ranged between (18-35) years old. outcomes measurement 1. Photogrammetric method to assess CVA by smart phone application FHP 2. Smartphone application for measuring cervical range of motion 3. Numerical Pain Rating Scale to assess pain intensity 4. Arabic neck disability index for measuring cervical function
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
120
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Nahda University.
Bani-Suef, Egypt
Somatosensory evoked potential of median nerve
Time frame: at the time of enrollment
change in Craniovertebral angle
Time frame: At the time of enrollment
Change in cervical range of motion
Time frame: At the time of enrollment
Change in pain intensity
Time frame: At the time of enrollment
Assessment of cervical function
for assessment of cervical function. we will use Neck disability index which is a 10-items questionnaire that measures a patient's self-reported neck pain related disability. Questions include activities of daily living, such as: personal care, lifting, reading, work, driving, sleeping, recreational activities, pain intensity, concentration and headache.
Time frame: At the time of enrollment
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