POSTURE

This study tests whether an interactive, hands-on ergonomic training program can better protect logistics workers from musculoskeletal problems compared to a traditional lecture-based seminar. Over one year, 70 manual material handlers will be randomly assigned to either the expe…

This study tested two treatments for text neck syndrome in 38 women aged 18-30 with chronic neck pain. One group received Mulligan mobilization (a hands-on joint technique) and the other did stabilization exercises to strengthen neck muscles. The trial measured pain, movement, ba…

This study tested whether a web-based telerehabilitation program could help young adults with postural problems like forward head posture, lordosis, and kyphosis. Forty university students were split into two groups: one did home exercises on their own, and the other followed a g…

This study tested whether adding motor imagery training (mentally practicing movements) to a standard exercise program, delivered via tele-rehabilitation, could improve posture, pain, depression, and quality of life in 35 young adults with postural kyphosis (excessive rounding of…

This study tested basic body awareness therapy (gentle exercises) in 30 earthquake survivors aged 18-45. The therapy aims to improve core muscle endurance, posture, balance, quality of life, and body awareness. Participants did 16 sessions over 8 weeks, and their results were com…

This study tested whether an AI-generated Pilates program could improve forward head posture as well as a program designed by a human instructor. Forty adults with poor posture did either AI or studio Pilates twice a week for six weeks. Researchers measured changes in neck angle,…

This pilot study tests whether wearing a custom-fit thermoformable mouthguard affects neck posture, heart rate, and running performance in non-professional runners. Ten healthy adults aged 18–25 who run regularly will have their craniovertebral angle and heart rate measured with …

This study investigates whether being more aware of your own posture is linked to having fewer muscle and joint complaints among working adults. Researchers surveyed 212 workers about their postural awareness, physical activity, and any aches or pains they experienced. The goal i…

This study looks at how working from home affects posture, neck and back pain, and internet use. Researchers will measure spine angles and muscle structure in adults who work remotely, and assess their internet addiction levels. The goal is to understand if increased screen time …

This observational study will look at 80 children aged 8-14 to see if regularly playing wind instruments like the flute or melodica changes their chest movement, posture, breathing rate, and physical capacity. Half the kids will be wind instrument players, and the other half will…

This study looked at how using screens like phones and computers affects the physical and mental health of Egyptian teenagers aged 13 to 18. Researchers measured sleep quality, body awareness, posture, physical activity, and quality of life in 532 teens. The goal was to understan…

This study looked at 48 young adults (24 with bruxism, or teeth grinding, and 24 without) to understand how jaw function, posture, muscle stiffness, pain, stress, and sleep quality are connected. Researchers used special tools to measure posture, muscle tightness, and pain levels…

This study looked at whether sitting on the floor instead of a chair changes how much people move and how they sit. Forty healthy young adults tried both chair and floor sitting in a lab, then spent a month adding floor sitting to their daily routine. Researchers measured movemen…

This study looked at 49 women with forward head posture to see how the angle of their head relates to muscle thickness in the neck, abdomen, hips, and legs. Researchers used ultrasound to measure muscles. The goal was to understand how this common posture problem affects the whol…

This study looked at how foot posture and body measurements relate to balance in 22 children with autism spectrum disorder, aged 5 to 18. The children performed simple balance and walking tests while researchers measured their feet. The goal was to understand if foot structure af…

This study looks at how standing and whole-body vibration change a spinal reflex called the H-reflex in healthy adults. Ten volunteers will have their calf-muscle responses measured while standing still or on a vibrating platform. The goal is to better understand how the nervous …

This completed study looked at 100 people with jaw deformities to see if they have sleep problems and how their body posture and breathing are connected. Participants had sleep tests and posture measurements before and after corrective jaw surgery. The goal was to better understa…