Forward head posture may change muscles from neck to ankles, study finds
NCT ID NCT07500051
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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 whole body, not just the neck.
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 results show clear links between head posture and muscle changes across the body, it could help doctors better assess and treat posture problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study with only 49 women. It does not test any treatment, so it cannot prove what works for posture correction.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Yenimahalle, Ankara, 06170, Turkey (Türkiye)
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