Heads up: forward posture may throw off your balance

NCT ID NCT07439588

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study from Cairo University looked at how forward head posture — a common slouched position where the head juts forward — affects knee joint awareness and balance. Researchers measured knee position sense and postural stability in 70 adults aged 18 to 35, comparing those with forward head posture to those with normal head alignment. The goal was to see if poor head posture is linked to worse balance or knee control.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If the findings are clear, this could help physical therapists better understand how head posture affects balance and knee function, potentially improving treatment approaches.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to older adults or people with neck pain or injuries.

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Locations

  • Mariam elsayed elsayed salah

    Giza, 12512, Egypt