Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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orthopedic department, faculty of physical therapy, Beni suef University,
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Department of Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and their Surgeries, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt.
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department of physical therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and Their surgeries, faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo university
Abstract
Abstract. [Purpose] The objective of this study was to assess if there is any correlation between posture of the foot, neck pain, function, and head posture in non-specific neck pain (NSNP). [Patients and Methods] Eighty-four participants, aging between 18 and 29 years, diagnosed with chronic NSNP were included. Patients were recruited from the orthopedic clinic and student population of the physical therapy faculty, Beni Suef University. It was conducted from May 2024 to August 2024. The neck function, neck pain intensity, head posture, and foot posture were evaluated using neck disability index, visual analogue scale, cranio-vertebral angle using a photographic posture analysis, and foot posture index, respectively. [Study design] A Cross-sectional study. [Results] Our findings showed a non-significant association between the posture of the foot, neck pain, function, and head posture (P < 0.05). [Conclusion] There is no association between the posture of the foot, neck pain, function, and head posture in NSNP.
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