An Overview of the Impact of Exercise Protocols on Correcting Forward Head ‎Abnormalities

The forward head is one of the most common defective postures that causes muscle imbalance in the neck area. In this anomaly, the center of gravity of the head shifts forward and increases the torque force on the spine and neck joints. The present study is a review of the effect of training protocols in correcting forward head deformities.

From internal and external search engines (e.g. Scopus, Semantic Scholar, Google Scholar, PubMed, ISC, SID, Magiran, Irandoc, Doaj with time limit between 2015 to 2019 and keywords, Protocol, Corrective Exercise, Forward Head Posture for search engines External. The present study was a systematic review of PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes. 

A total of 11 articles were selected based on inclusion criteria from 250 searched articles. These studies mainly examined the effect of training protocols on the amount of forward angle of the head, people with head forward.

According to the research results, correction exercises are a simple, effective and non-invasive method to correct forward head deformity, therefore therapists can use these exercises as a suitable training protocol in correcting forward head angle.