Publications by authors named "Karolina Weglarz"
Assessing the impact of certain exercises on the spatial head posture.
Int J Occup Med Environ Health
February 2019
Article Synopsis
- The head makes up 6% of body weight and is prone to common postural issues like forward head posture, which can be harmful.
- A study with 20 participants assessed the effects of a 20-day neck exercise program on head posture, measuring angles using photogrammetry before and after the intervention.
- Results showed significant improvements in head posture, with increases in craniovertebral and head tilt angles, indicating that targeted home exercises can effectively enhance head alignment.
Purpose: The head represents 6% of total body weight, therefore it can significantly affect the biomechanics of human posture control, movements and activities. When set out of vertical body axis, head position interferes with the work of the other links in the kinematic chain. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of head posture on the breathing activities of the chest.
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