Effect of Excercises on Pain , Disability and Craniovertebral Angle in Patients With Forward Head Posture.

A total of 18 treatment sessions will be conducted over six weeks (three sessions per week). Both groups will receive a hot pack for 7-8 minutes before treatment. Group A will receive Kendall Posture Correction Exercises, including supine chin tucks, cervical extensor stretching, TheraBand shoulder retraction, and pectoral stretching for 20-30 minutes per session. Strengthening exercises will comprise 5 sets of 10 repetitions, while stretching will involve 5 repetitions with 60-second holds. Progression will begin in week 3 by increasing resistance and introducing advanced exercises according to tolerance. Group B will receive Scapular Stabilization Exercises, including supine breathing, crook-lying arm raises, quadruped arm lifts, lateral dumbbell raises, and mirror-based postural correction for 20 minutes per session. Exercises will be performed in 3 sets of 10 repetitions with 10-second holds and 30-second rest intervals. Progression will include T-to-Y, T-Y-W, scapular protraction, and scapular-clock exercises to improve scapular strength, coordination, and postural alignment.

Inclusion Criteria: * Both males and females * Aged 18-35 years. * Diagnosed with Forward Head Posture with CVA between 40 to 50 degrees. * Participants presenting with neck pain and stiffness. * NPRS greater than 5. * NDI greater than 10%. Exclusion Criteria: * • History of cervical trauma or fracture. * Previous surgical intervention in the cervical region. * Any degenerative or rheumatological condition of the cervical region. * Receiving physical therapy treatment for last three months. * Any systemic or inflammatory condition affecting cervical musculoskeletal function.