Comparison of the Forward Head Posture on Scapular Muscle Contributions During Shoulder Flexion of Predominant Arm in Women with Forward Head Posture

Abstract

Background: Because of the corrigibility of forward head posture (FHP), the recognition of the relationship between this deformity and scapular rotator muscles may be influential on scapular muscle activities in detection of better way to improve movement disorders. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the serratus anterior, upper and lower trapezius muscle contributions during shoulder flexion without weight in women with and without FHP.