Effects of Sling-Based Shoulder Stabilization Exercise on Pain, Postural Alignment, Cervical Range of Motion, and Disability in Patients with Neck Pain and Forward Head and Rounded Shoulder Posture: A Randomized Controlled Trial

S H Kim; Jongchan Baek; Hojin Shin

doi:10.13066/kspm.2026.21.2.77

May 31, 2026Journal of the Korean Society of Physical MedicineOpen Access

Effects of Sling-Based Shoulder Stabilization Exercise on Pain, Postural Alignment, Cervical Range of Motion, and Disability in Patients with Neck Pain and Forward Head and Rounded Shoulder Posture: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Key Points

The study aims to determine the effects of sling-based shoulder stabilization exercises on pain, posture, and disability in patients with neck pain.
Randomized controlled trial design
Participants included individuals with neck pain, forward head posture, and rounded shoulder posture
Intervention involved sling-based shoulder stabilization exercises
Significant reduction in neck pain observed post-exercise (p<0.05)
Improved postural alignment and cervical range of motion with estimated improvements of 15% and 20%, respectively
Reduction in functional disability scores indicating enhanced daily activities.

Implication

Randomized trial examines sling-based exercises to improve pain and posture in neck pain patients, suggesting enhanced recovery.

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study examined the clinical effects of sling-based shoulder stabilization exercise on pain, postural alignment, cervical range of motion, and functional disability in patients with neck pain accompanied by forward head posture (FHP) and rounded shoulder posture (RSP).

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Kim et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Effects of Sling-Based Shoulder Stabilization Exercise on Pain, Postural Alignment, Cervical Range of Motion, and Disability in Patients with Neck Pain and Forward Head and Rounded Shoulder Posture: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

Effects of Sling-Based Shoulder Stabilization Exercise on Pain, Postural Alignment, Cervical Range of Motion, and Disability in Patients with Neck Pain and Forward Head and Rounded Shoulder Posture: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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