The effects of forward head posture on expiratory muscle strength in chronic neck pain patients: A cross-sectional study

Solakoglu O., Yalcin P., Dincer G.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, vol.66, no.2, pp.161-168, 2020 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 66 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.5606/tftrd.2020.3153
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.161-168
  • Keywords: Chest expansion, forward head posture, maximal respiratory pressure, neck pain, respiratory function, LUNG-FUNCTION TESTS, RESPIRATORY MUSCLE, REGRESSION EQUATIONS, REFERENCE VALUES, CHEST-WALL, SPINE, PRESSURES
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the relationship between forward head posture (FHP) and respiratory dysfunctions in patients with chronic neck pain.