According to the “pain adaptation model”, temporomandibular disorder (TMD)-related pain
induces a paradoxical activity of masticatory muscles: an agonistic hypoactivity during jaw …

The aim of this study was to systematically review the evidence on respiratory function
changes in patients with chronic neck pain. MEDLINE, Elsevier, ProQuest, PubMed, Scopus …

[Purpose] This study investigated the effect of forward head posture on upper and lower
thoracic shape in adults to better understand the relationship between a forward head …

Patients with chronic neck pain exhibit various musculoskeletal deficits and respiratory
dysfunction. As there is a link between thoracic and cervical spine motion, the aim of this …

BACKGROUND: Chronic neck pain is one of the most usual neuromusculoskeletal pain
conditions which can lead patients to chronic disability. Similarly to other pain conditions, the …

[Purpose] This study investigated the effects of forward head posture on forced vital capacity
and deep breathing.[Subjects] Twenty-six subjects, divided into the two groups (normal and …

Effects of a combination of scapular stabilization and thoracic extension exercises for office
workers with forward head posture on the craniovertebral angle, respiration, pain, and …

Aim The purpose of this study was to investigate whole body physical fitness parameters
such as maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max), muscle strength, trunk flexibility, daily physical …

Objective To assess the effectiveness of the Pilates method on pain, function, quality of life,
and consumption of pain medication in patients with mechanical neck pain. Design The …

Neck pain and forward head posture (FHP) are typical in prolonged smartphone users and
need to be targeted for treatment. We aimed to compare the effect of a routine therapeutic …