The effect of eight weeks of NASM exercises on forward head posture and respiratory function of women with forward head deformity
Poster Presentation
Paper ID : 1264-SSRC
Authors
1دانشگاه صنعتی امیر کبیر
2Assistant professor of Department of Sports Injury and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran
3کارشناس ارشد دانشگاه رجا
Abstract
Introduction: Forward Head posture (FHP) is one of the most common defective body positions that causes muscle imbalance in the neck area and leads to the disorganization of joint muscles between the neck and shoulder, and finally, causes problems for people's lung capacity and proper breathing. The purpose of this research was the effect of eight weeks of National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exercises on the Forward Head posture and respiratory function of women with forward head posture.
Methodology: 30 women with forward head posture based on the research entry criteria were randomly divided into two training and control groups (N=10). Head position was evaluated using craniovertebral angle (CVA) and respiratory function was evaluated using spirometer in pre-test and post-test. The exercise group performed NASM exercises for 8 weeks and 3 sessions per week. During this period, the control group did not have any training program and did their normal activities. The data were analyzed using analysis of covariance test at the 0.05 level.
Results: The results showed that eight weeks of NASM exercises had a significant effect on head position in women with forward head posture. Also, NASM exercises had a significant effect on expiratory reserve volume, expiratory reserve volume, forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in women with forward head posture.
Conclusion: According to the results that showed that NASM exercises have a positive effect on head position and respiratory function, it is suggested that these exercises should be performed continuously in order to improve physical and health indicators in women with forward head posture.
Methodology: 30 women with forward head posture based on the research entry criteria were randomly divided into two training and control groups (N=10). Head position was evaluated using craniovertebral angle (CVA) and respiratory function was evaluated using spirometer in pre-test and post-test. The exercise group performed NASM exercises for 8 weeks and 3 sessions per week. During this period, the control group did not have any training program and did their normal activities. The data were analyzed using analysis of covariance test at the 0.05 level.
Results: The results showed that eight weeks of NASM exercises had a significant effect on head position in women with forward head posture. Also, NASM exercises had a significant effect on expiratory reserve volume, expiratory reserve volume, forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in women with forward head posture.
Conclusion: According to the results that showed that NASM exercises have a positive effect on head position and respiratory function, it is suggested that these exercises should be performed continuously in order to improve physical and health indicators in women with forward head posture.
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