Thesis (Ph.D.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Basic Science

Back ground: Forward head posture (FHP) is one of common faulty postures seen among university students. A fault posture of head can disturb the body balance. Whole Body Vibration (WBV) is a quick method of neuromuscular training used to increase muscle strength, improve dynamic balance control and eventually correct posture. Purpose: A randomized controlled trial was designed to investigate the effect of WBV training on craniovertebral angle and dynamic balance control in subjects with forward head posture.Methods: Forty -five participants (11 males and 34 females, 18-23 years old) were randomly allocated into 3 equal groups: group (A) received postural advices + traditional exercise treatment (stretching and strengthening exercises), group (B) received postural advices + whole body vibration training, group (C) received postural advices + traditional exercise treatment + whole body vibration training, 3 sessions /week for 4 weeks. Outcome measures included craniovertebral angle (CVA), overall stability index (OSI), anteroposterior stability index (APSI) and mediolateral stability index (MLSI) that were assessed at baseline and 4 weeks post»intervention. Results: Comparing all groups post training revealed that there were statistically significant increases(p<0.05) in all measured variables (CVA, OSI, APSI and MLSI) in favor of group (C), while there were statistically non-significant differences between group A & B (p > 0.05)

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