Effectiveness of Scapular Stabilization Exercises Versus Kinesiotaping on Craniovertebral Angle Among Young Adults with Forward Head Posture

INTRODUCTION: Body alignment is known as body posture, while optimum posture is the position in which the body maintains equilibrium with the least amount of musculoskeletal activity possible without producing pain or discomfort. Proper posture maintains musculoskeletal equilibrium, and Poor posture might result in muscular imbalance that causes a faulty relationship among various body parts. Forward head posture (FHP) is one of the most prevalent, poorly constructed, and/or habitual postures that can develop as a result of numerous postural or occupational demands, such as excessive computer and smartphone use. AIM: The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Scapular stabilization exercises versus Kinesiotaping on craniovertebral angle among young adults with forward head posture. METHODS: An Experimental study was conducted on Symptomatic young adults having the age group between 18-25 years. A total of 36 symptomatic young adults were selected and allocated into 2 groups. Two outcome measures, which are CVA (Craniovertebral angle) and NDI scale (Neck Disability index), were taken, and Subjects with a Baseline NDI score of less than 15 points, CRANIOVERTEBRALANGLE (CVA) less than 50°, were randomly assigned (Simple randomisation method) were assigned using a lottery method RESULTS: The statistical analysis within the groups highlighted significant improvements for both CVA and NDI (p < 0.001) for both groups. Further, the comparison between the groups underscored the superiority of Group A (SSE along with kinesiotaping) in promoting better results for CVA (p < 0.001) and NDI (p = 0.002) when compared to Group B (Scapular Stabilization Exercise). CONCLUSION: The study concludes that scapular stabilization exercises combined with kinesiotaping for 3 weeks provided significant effective in improving craniovertebral angle and reducing neck disability compared with scapular stabilization exercises alone in young adults with forward head posture. Key words: Forward head posture, Craniovertebral angle, Neck disability index, Kinesiotaping, Scapular stabilization exercises, young adults