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Does forward head posture affect postural control in human healthy volunteers?

Anabela G Silva1, Mark I Johnson

  • 1School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro, Campo Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal. asilva@ua.pt

Gait & Posture
|December 11, 2012
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Induced forward head posture did not significantly impair postural control in healthy young adults. This suggests that young, healthy individuals can compensate for mild head posture changes without affecting balance.

Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Neurology
  • Kinesiology

Background:

  • Proprioceptive afferent input from neck muscles is crucial for maintaining postural control.
  • Forward head posture may disrupt neck proprioception, potentially leading to postural deficits, especially in individuals with neck pain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of induced forward head posture on postural control in healthy individuals compared to natural head posture.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-five healthy participants stood statically for 30 seconds on a force platform.
  • Measurements included center of pressure sway area, distance, and velocity.
  • Testing involved variations in base of support, eye condition (open/closed), and head posture (natural vs. forward).
Keywords:
Forward head posturePostural controlPostural sway

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Main Results:

  • No statistically significant differences in postural control measures were found between natural and induced forward head postures (p>0.05).
  • This indicates that young, healthy adults could maintain postural control despite the induced forward head posture.

Conclusions:

  • Induced forward head posture does not appear to significantly challenge postural control in young healthy adults.
  • Further research is recommended to explore the impact of forward head posture on postural control in individuals with chronic neck pain.