Fiziu Digital Exercises vs. Conventional Methods for Forward Head Posture

The objective is to assess the impact of the Fiziu digital exercise platform on cervical flexion, extension, lateral flexion (right and left), and rotation (right and left), along with craniovertebral angle (CVA), in individuals with FHP compared to traditional paper-based exercise methods.

A total of 54 participants diagnosed with FHP were randomly allocated into two groups: Group 1 received exercises through the Fiziu digital exercise platform (n=28), while Group 2 followed paper-based exercises (n=26). The study duration was set for 8 weeks. Cervical mobility and CVA were measured using a goniometer, with assessments conducted both before and after the exercise program to evaluate the effectiveness of each intervention.

Significant improvements in cervical motion were observed in both groups (p0.05). Notably, post-test scores for lateral flexion (left-right) and rotation (left-right) were significantly higher in the Fiziu group compared to the conventional group (p0.05). Statistically significant differences were noted between pre- and post-CVA measurements for both groups (p0.05). However, no significant differences were found when comparing pre- and post-test values between the two groups (p≥0.05), indicating that while both methods were effective, the superiority of one over the other was not established in terms of CVA improvement.

The findings indicate significant improvements in post-test values for both exercise methods, highlighting the effectiveness of structured exercise programs in addressing FHP. The Fiziu platform demonstrated particularly beneficial effects on specific aspects of cervical mobility.

These results suggest that online exercise interventions via the Fiziu digital exercise platform may be more effective for improving certain cervical movements associated with FHP. Further research with a larger sample size is warranted to clarify these findings, explore the long-term effects of both exercise modalities, and potentially influence clinical practices in rehabilitation.