[Purpose] This study aimed to investigate the effects of McKenzie exercise, Kinesio
taping, and myofascial release (MFR) on forward head posture (FHP). [Participants and
Methods] Twenty-eight individuals with an FHP were enrolled. participants were randomly
assigned to one of three groups: Group A, Group B and Group C. Group A underwent McKenzie
exercise and MFR. Group B underwent McKenzie exercise and Kinesio taping. Group C
underwent McKenzie exercise, MFR, and Kinesio taping. Interventions for all three groups
were provided three times per week for four weeks. The acromion and tragus of ear (A-T
length), craniovertebral angle (CVA), Cranial rotation angle (CRA), and neck disability
index (NDI) were measured. [Results] The A-T length significantly differed after
intervention in all three groups. CVA only significantly differed after intervention in
group C. All three groups showed an increase in CRA after intervention; however, these
increases were not statistically significant. [Conclusion] Considering these results,
these three types of exercise may be recommended as effective exercises to improve posture
in adults with FHP.
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