Effect of interferential current therapy on forward head posture

[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 tr...

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Published in:Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2018, Vol.30(3), pp.398-399
Main Authors: Choi, Ye-jin, Kim, Hee-jung, Han, Sun-young, Choi, Bo-ram
Format: Article
Language:English
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Forward head posture
Interferential current therapy
Monkeys & apes
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Posture
Round shoulder
Shoulder
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Summary:[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.
ISSN:0915-5287
2187-5626
DOI:10.1589/jpts.30.398