Improving Forward Head Posture Through Kinesiology Taping and Exercise in College Students
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Authors
Pattison, Jenna
Day, Carly
Brown, Christine
Issue Date
2025-12
Type
Language
en_US
Keywords
Health Sciences; Medical Sciences; Kinesiology
Alternative Title
Abstract
Forward head posture, often referred to as “tech neck,” had become increasingly prevalent among young adults due to prolonged use of laptops, tablets, and smartphones. This study evaluated the effects of kinesiology taping, a structured home exercise program, and their combination on postural correction in college students. Participants were randomly assigned to one of four groups: kinesiology taping, exercise, combined intervention, or control. Standardized posture photographs were taken at baseline and immediately following the 4-week intervention to assess measurable improvements in craniovertebral angle. Each intervention was designed to address muscular imbalances associated with forward head posture; kinesiology taping provided proprioceptive feedback and postural support, and targeted exercise strengthened the deep cervical flexors and scapular stabilizers while stretching the anterior musculature. Preliminary data established a baseline for participants’ neck posture, with the expectation of observing progressive improvements in craniovertebral angle across the intervention period. Statistical analysis was performed using repeated-measures ANOVA to evaluate within-group and between-group differences, with significance set at p < 0.05. The findings of this study aimed to determine the most effective strategy for improving posture in young adults and to provide practical, non-invasive recommendations for reducing the negative impact of forward head posture associated with modern technology use.