The impact of forward head posture on neck muscle endurance and thickness in women with chronic neck pain: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Forward head posture (FHP) is a common postural deviation that has been linked to neck pain and dysfunction. The impact of FHP on neck muscle endurance and thickness in individuals with chronic neck pain remains unclear. This study aimed to compare neck muscle endurance and thick...

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Published in:	BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Main Authors:	Sara Lotfian, Molood Jafari Fesharaki, Zahra Shahabbaspour, Haniseh Akbarzadeh, Azar Moezy
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-05-01
Subjects:	Forward head posture Muscle endurance Muscle thickness Neck pain Ultrasonography
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-08705-w

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