The Effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercise on Forward Head Posture and Spine Posture

Abstract

Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of dynamic neuromuscular
stabilization exercise on the forward head posture.
Method/Statistical Analysis: After the end of the intervention, an experimental group, control group A, and
control group B were compared in terms of changes with time within each group and among the groups. A
repeated-measures ANOVA was performed to compare the three groups in terms of their spinal structures
with time.
Findings: There was no significant difference between the three groups in relation to the general characteristics
of the study subjects and the three groups were found to be homogeneous. Each group showed a statistically
significant decline in the degree of forward head posture and improvements with time in thoracic kyphosis
and lumbar lordosis after 6-week intervention (p<0.05) and no statistically significant difference was found
among the groups.
Improvements/Applications: In conclusion, dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercise is an effective
training method to improve forward head posture, and this exercise will be useful for improving the forward
head posture of subjects who cannot perform neck exercises directly.