Does Sensorimotor Dysfunction Exist in Asymptomatic Individuals with Forward Head Posture? A Case-Control Study

Background: Forward head posture (FHP), an anterior deviation of the cervical spine, is a common postural malalignment and contributor to neck pain. Impaired muscle activity and continuous excessive loading are commonly seen in individuals with FHP. Centrally, the postural impairment alters incoming...

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Published in:	International Journal of Physiotherapy
Main Authors:	Twinkle Y. Dabholkar, Rushika V. Rathi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Vasinformatics 2022-09-01
Subjects:	Forward head posture, Sensorimotor dysfunction, proprioception, Movement control tests, Deep neck flexor muscles, Laterality judgment accuracy.
Online Access:	https://ijphy.org/index.php/journal/article/view/1238

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