Table 1. Forward head posture (FHP), round shoulder, and respiratory function of the 2 groups.
| Group 1 (n = 25) | Group 2 (n = 25) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward head posture | CVA (°) | 54.5 (± 4.2) | 53.0 (± 6.3)* |
| Round shoulder | Scapular index | 67.5 (± 4.2) | 65.5 (± 6.5)* |
| Respiratory function test | FVC (l) | 3.3 (± 0.9) | 2.8 (± 0.9) |
| FEV1 (l) | 3.0 (± 0.8) | 2.5 (± 0.8) | |
| FEV1/FVC (%) | 91.9 (± 9.9) | 91.1 (± 8.6) | |
| PEF (l/sec) | 6.2 (± 2.3) | 4.3 (± 1.5)* |
Values are expressed as mean (± standard deviation). FHP is represented by caraniovertebral angle (CVA), greater CVA values indicatess a lower FHP. *significant difference between the 2 groups (p < 0.05)