The impact of the position of the head on the functioning of the human body: a systematic review
The head is an important element of the biokinetic chain. Under physiological conditions, it should extend along the midline of the body. Due to its location and the fact that it constitutes approx. 6% of the total body weight, many authors believe it has a significant impact on its functioning. The...
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| author | Elżbieta Szczygieł Natalia Fudacz Joanna Golec Edward Golec |
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| description | The head is an important element of the biokinetic chain. Under physiological conditions, it should extend along the midline of the body. Due to its
location and the fact that it constitutes approx. 6% of the total body weight, many authors believe it has a significant impact on its functioning. The aim
of this study was to conduct a systematic literature search and to synthesize the evidence of the impact of the head posture on the functioning of
the human body. A systematic review was conducted within 3 databases: PubMed, Medline OVID, and EBSCO, using the following terms: “forward
head,” “posture,” “position,” and “neck.” For the analysis, scientific articles published after 2013 were selected. A total of 16 studies matched the inclusion
criteria of this systematic review. Their results have proven that the position of the head has a significant effect on the human body. Research
findings show that abnormal head position changes affect muscle activity, proprioception, the pattern of breathing and neck pain. This is the first
systematic review of the relationship between the head posture, and the functioning of the human body. The results of this study seem to be promising
if used in therapeutic practice. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2020;33(5):559–68 |
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| spelling | doaj.art-58c7a1944a4e4da4bc9f1621a0f2ab9f2022-12-21T23:53:28ZengNofer Institute of Occupational MedicineInternational Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health1232-10871896-494X2020-09-0133555956810.13075/ijomeh.1896.01585123104The impact of the position of the head on the functioning of the human body: a systematic reviewElżbieta Szczygieł0Natalia Fudacz1Joanna Golec2Edward Golec3Bronislaw Czech Academy of Physical Education, Kraków, Poland (Orthopedic Rehabilitation Institute, Clinical Rehabilitation Division, Motor Rehabilitation Department)Bronislaw Czech Academy of Physical Education, Kraków, Poland (Orthopedic Rehabilitation Institute, Clinical Rehabilitation Division, Motor Rehabilitation Department)Bronislaw Czech Academy of Physical Education, Kraków, Poland (Orthopedic Rehabilitation Institute, Clinical Rehabilitation Division, Motor Rehabilitation Department)Bronislaw Czech Academy of Physical Education, Kraków, Poland (Orthopedic Rehabilitation Institute, Clinical Rehabilitation Division, Motor Rehabilitation Department)The head is an important element of the biokinetic chain. Under physiological conditions, it should extend along the midline of the body. Due to its location and the fact that it constitutes approx. 6% of the total body weight, many authors believe it has a significant impact on its functioning. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic literature search and to synthesize the evidence of the impact of the head posture on the functioning of the human body. A systematic review was conducted within 3 databases: PubMed, Medline OVID, and EBSCO, using the following terms: “forward head,” “posture,” “position,” and “neck.” For the analysis, scientific articles published after 2013 were selected. A total of 16 studies matched the inclusion criteria of this systematic review. Their results have proven that the position of the head has a significant effect on the human body. Research findings show that abnormal head position changes affect muscle activity, proprioception, the pattern of breathing and neck pain. This is the first systematic review of the relationship between the head posture, and the functioning of the human body. The results of this study seem to be promising if used in therapeutic practice. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2020;33(5):559–68http://www.journalssystem.com/ijomeh/The-impact-of-the-position-of-the-head-on-the-functioning-of-the-human-body-a-systematic,123104,0,2.htmlbalance disordersforward head postureheadrespiratory systemproprioceptionneck |
| spellingShingle | Elżbieta Szczygieł Natalia Fudacz Joanna Golec Edward Golec The impact of the position of the head on the functioning of the human body: a systematic review International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health balance disorders forward head posture head respiratory system proprioception neck |
| title | The impact of the position of the head on the functioning of the human body: a systematic review |
| title_full | The impact of the position of the head on the functioning of the human body: a systematic review |
| title_fullStr | The impact of the position of the head on the functioning of the human body: a systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | The impact of the position of the head on the functioning of the human body: a systematic review |
| title_short | The impact of the position of the head on the functioning of the human body: a systematic review |
| title_sort | impact of the position of the head on the functioning of the human body a systematic review |
| topic | balance disorders forward head posture head respiratory system proprioception neck |
| url | http://www.journalssystem.com/ijomeh/The-impact-of-the-position-of-the-head-on-the-functioning-of-the-human-body-a-systematic,123104,0,2.html |
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