Correlation between rounded shoulder posture, neck disability indices, and degree of forward head posture

Abstract

[Purpose] The present study aimed to examine the correlation between rounded shoulder posture, neck disability indices and the degree of forward head posture. [Subjects and Methods] Subjects aged 19–24 years were selected for this study, and the craniovertebral angle was used to measure the degree of forward head posture in the standing and seated positions. Vernier calipers were used to measure rounded shoulder posture in the supine position, and neck pain and functional disability were assessed using neck disability indices. [Results] Angle and neck disability indices in both standing and sitting posture positions exhibited a significant inverse relationship. However, no significant correlation was detected between the craniovertebral angle and rounded shoulder posture for the standing and sitting posture positions. [Conclusion] In conclusion, it was demonstrated in the present study that, depending on the degree of forward head posture, changes were detected in the neck disability indices. However, even an increase in the forward head tilt angle did not lead to rounded shoulder posture. Therefore, maintaining proper posture may prevent postural pain syndrome, functional disability, and postural deformity.

Vertebral Malalignment among Male Dentists with Workrelated Musculoskeletal Pain in the United Arab Emirates

“…This bending position exerts high pressure on the surrounding structures, including the muscles and joints of the neck. 7 The FHPs are common among dentists because they hold the neck and head in an unbalanced forward position to gain better visibility during dental procedures. This can result in a pain pattern that is often referred to as "tension neck syndrome."…”

“…6 Furthermore, bad posture causes the head and shoulders to come forward, leading to FHP and rounded shoulders. 7 Although various studies have been carried out to determine the postural risk factors experienced by dentists, the authors are aware of only a few studies that discuss the possible relationship between MSP and posture; this study aimed to find the relation between MSP and vertebral deviations among male dentists in the UAE.…”

Effect of Body Mass Index on Craniovertebral Angle and Shoulder Angle in Egyptian Adolescents

“…In the study of Kim and Kim, their results showed no significant correlation was detected in standing and sitting position in CVA and RSP. (7) The limit of FHP was determined as <50°. (3) Kim and Kim were assessed rounded shoulder posture by height of acromion of dominant shoulder.…”

“…(3) Kim and Kim were assessed rounded shoulder posture by height of acromion of dominant shoulder. (7) Photography was utilized in this study to determine the shoulder angle rather than the supine position, to test the misalignments of corporal segments by photographic measurements of the sagittal postures of cervical spine and the shoulder. The photographic measurement of sagittal postures in the cervical spine and the shoulder is being increased in order to study misalignments on body parts, with several studies confirming that photogrammetry is highly reliable.…”

“…(6) Forward head posture (FHP), which induces a round shoulder posture as a result of muscular disequilibrium, contributes to changes in the spinal curvature and increases tension on various body parts. (7) Much work into the impact of the Body Mass Index on FHP and rounded shoulder (RS) remains incomplete, although several studies have been performed to determine the relationship between FHP and cervical pain or chest kyphosis or temporomandibular joint. This study was designed to investigate the effect of BMI on craniovertebral angle (forward head posture) and on shoulder angle (rounded shoulder posture) in asymptomatic subjects.…”