Title |
Effect of interferential current therapy on forward head posture
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Published in |
Journal of Physical Therapy Science, March 2018
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DOI | 10.1589/jpts.30.398 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Ye-jin Choi, Hee-jung Kim, Sun-young Han, Bo-ram Choi |
Abstract |
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of interferential current therapy on the shoulder muscles of subjects with forward head posture. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty volunteers (15 forward head posture, 15 control) participated in this study. Interferential current therapy treatment was conducted for 10 min, three times per week, for 3 weeks on both the upper trapezius and levator scapulae. Subjects were measured anterior both acromion distance and posterior both acromial distance using a ruler, and the forward head posture angle using an electronic application. [Results] Both groups showed significant increases in anterior acromial distance, and decreases in posterior acromial distance and forward head posture angle. [Conclusion] Subjects were concluded that electrical therapy could improve structural alignment; therefore, the implementation of interferential current therapy is expected to be effective for the treatment of forward head posture. |
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