The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회지)
- Volume 19 Issue 2
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- Pages.1-9
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- 2013
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- 1226-3680(pISSN)
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- 2508-7282(eISSN)
The Biomechanical Correlation Analysis of Upper Body according to Forward Head Posture
머리전방자세에 따른 상체의 생체역학적 상관분석
- Jung, Yeon-Woo (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Korea Nazarene University) ;
- Gong, Won-Tae (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Kwangju Women's University) ;
- Kwon, Hyeok-Soo (Team Rehabilitation, Catholic University of Korea Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital)
- Received : 2013.07.03
- Accepted : 2013.08.07
- Published : 2013.12.31
Abstract
Background: The purpose of this study is to analysis of correlation upper body according to forward head posture. Methods: The subjects of this study were 40 female university students who were equally and randomly allocated to a forward head posture group, normal group. Using general posture system, electromyograph, visual analogue scale, tape measurement, neck disability index were evaluated. Results: There was positive correlation between posture analysis and Sternocleidomastoid, neck flexion (p<.05). There was positive correlation between Craniovertebral angle (CVA) and trapezius upper, VAS (p<.05). There was negative correlation between posture analysis and CVA (p<.05). There was negative correlation between Cranial rotation angle and CVA (p<.05). Conclusion: Increased forward head posture lead to increase of pain, muscles activity, so it suggests to be necessary on the prevention of dysfunction and limited activities daily living.
Keywords
- Cranial rotation angle;
- Craniovertebral angle;
- Forward head posture;
- Neck disability index;
- Stress reaction index