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Research Paper | Physiotherapy | Volume 6 Issue 2, February 2017 | Pages: 1442 - 1444 | India
Effect of Forward Head Posture on Vocal Fatigue
Abstract: Introduction Forward head posture is a common problem among regular computer users. With the increased rate of development various health hazards have been associated alongwith. Vocal fatigue on the other hand is self-perceived increased phonatory effort resulting from references to vocal loading or prolonged voice use resulting in disturbance of function. Method A correlational study was performed on 50 individuals having a history of regular computer usage atleast from last 3 years and more than 5 hours a day. UTHSCSA image tool software version 3.0 was used to measure craniovertebral angle. Scale method was used to evaluate vocal effort. Subjects were allowed to speak a vowel i. e /a/ at a sustained pitch and loudness for 10 seconds. The experience of the subject was recorded using a self rating 100mm visual analogue scale. Results Pearsons correlation revealed a significant positive correlation (p
Keywords: Forward head posture, vocal fatigue, craniovertebral angle
How to Cite?: Himanshu Mathur, Sohrab Ahmad Khan, "Effect of Forward Head Posture on Vocal Fatigue", Volume 6 Issue 2, February 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1442-1444, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20164681, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20164681