Abstract

Objective: To determine the prevalence of forward head posture among university students and its possible correlation with other posture related factors.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 197 students from four different universities. A modified questionnaire was used to collect the data and posture was assessed using a plumb line. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 21.
Results: The prevalence of forward head posture was found to be 63.96%, including male and female students. The forward head posture was found to be correlated with shoulder rolling forward.
Conclusion: The forward head posture is very prevalent among the university students. It is correlated shoulder rolling forward.

Key words: Neck pain, students, posture