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June 20, 2026Applied SciencesOpen Access

Effects of Cervical and Scapular Stabilization Exercises on Head Posture and Muscle Activity in Individuals with Cervical Extension Type: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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QTQiu-Shuo TianMHMeng-Jun HuXYXin Yan

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Overview

Randomized trial compares cervical and scapular stabilization exercises’ effects on head posture in individuals with cervical extension type, indicating potential benefits of the combination.

Key Points

  • This study aims to compare the effects of cervical stabilization exercises combined with scapular versus thoracic stabilization exercises on head posture and muscle activity in individuals with cervical extension type.
  • 32 university students with cervical extension deformity were randomly assigned to two groups: cervical with scapular training or cervical with thoracic training.
  • Both groups participated in a 4-week intervention with exercises performed three times per week.
  • Head posture was assessed using craniovertebral angle (CVA) and cranial rotation angle (CRA), while muscle activity was measured with surface electromyography.
  • Both groups showed significant improvements in CVA and CRA after the intervention.
  • The cervical and scapular stabilization group had greater reductions in SCM and UT activity compared to the thoracic group.
  • Significant time effects and group-by-time interactions were identified for head posture and muscle activity.

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Tian et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a363147db0793dc1a5383b1https://doi.org/10.3390/app16126163
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