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Korea Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association (대한고유수용성신경근촉진법학회)
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Treatment of Forward Head Posture and Shoulder Instability

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  • Bae, Sung-Soo (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
  • Kim, Sik-Hyun (Department of Physical Therapy, Sunlin College) ;
  • Kim, Sang-Soo (Department of Physical Therapy, Daegu Health College)
  • 배성수 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과) ;
  • 김식현 (선린대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 김상수 (대구보건대학 물리치료과)
  • Received : 2007.05.10
  • Accepted : 2007.06.10
  • Published : 2007.07.01
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Abstract

Purpose : The purpose of this study was conducted to find treatment of forward head posture and shoulder instability with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation concept. Methods : This is literature study with books, seminar note and international course. Results : Forward head posture and shoulder instability has related each other. Forward head posture will make muscle instability, weakness and stiffness on neck and shoulder girdle. It will make pain also. Important muscle are suboccipital muscles, omohyoid muscle, sternoclaidomastoid muscle, scaleni, pectoralis minor, levator scapular and digastric. Conclusion : Treatment of the forward head posture and shoulder instability is provided. It is that treatment of stiff muscle with eccentric muscle work, muscle elongation, muscle strengthening at the structure level and at the functional level for daily activities.

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