Effectiveness of Proximal Stability Training on Forward Head Posture in Post-Pregnant Women

Background: The individual's posture was an important component. Post-pregnant women were more prone to postural abnormalities, especially forward head posture. The baby will be below the mother's field of vision, so for feeding and other purposes, she must tilt her head forward for an extended period, which causes a forward head posture, resulting in biomechanical alterations and changes in the length-tension relationship of the surrounding musculature. Such a posture will be a risk factor for other secondary conditions. Proximal stability training has been proposed as a useful intervention to correct forward head posture in post-pregnant women, although the extent of its effectiveness remains unknown. Objectives: To findthe effectiveness of proximal stability training on forward head posture in post-pregnant women. Methods: The experimental study was conducted on 26 Post-Pregnant Women aged 20-40 who were divided into two groups. Craniovertebral Angle and Occipital Wall Distance were taken from both groups to assess forward head posture; in addition, cervical range of motion was also measured as a pre-test. The Experimental Group received proximal stability training, while the Control Group received no exercises. The intervention protocol was applied three times a week for 8 weeks with 45 minutes per session. After 8 weeks, a post-test will be taken for both groups. Results: The statistical analysis showed that the experimental group showed a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test values Conclusion: The study concluded that proximal stability training has a significant effect on improving forward head posture among post-pregnant women. Key words: Forward Head Posture, Post-Pregnant Women, Proximal Stability Training.