"How Forward Head Posture Could Be Impacting Your Cardiorespiratory Fitness"
- Julian Simpson
- Oct 27, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 17, 2025
"How Forward Head Posture Could Be Impacting Your Cardiorespiratory Fitness"
Lets talk about forward head posture:
Physical inactivity increases the risk of developing a forward head posture (FHP), a severe condition affecting the upper cervical vertebrae, characterized by sagittal protrusion of the head.
It is typically identified by a craniovertebral angle (CVA) measuring less than 48–50 degrees.
Disturbances in this region can lead to negative daily impacts on the body, such as skeletal misalignment, difficulty in breathing and swallowing, as well as leading to pain and headaches
How does forward head posture affect cardiorespiratory fitness?
Forward head posture can adversely affect cardio-respiratory fitness (CRF) by weakening the trapezius muscles and obstructing normal inspiration
Researchers measured cardiorespiratory fitness with the 6-min walking test and found that an forward head posture with a craniovertebral angle less than 48° adversely impacts pulmonary capacity within their sample group of healthy participants
Forward head posture and its impact on people who have psychotic disorders:
Concerning the potential impact on daily life, a forward head posture of this nature as observed in psychotic disorders can negatively affect primary body functions, such as breathing and swallowing.
This arises from compressing the thorax and narrowing the trachea
Moreover, it may cause back, neck, and head pain due to strained (upper) trapezius muscles and misalignment of the spine
Furthermore, individuals with psychotic disorders often exhibit gait abnormalities, including disruptions in thoracic sway and balance control.
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Reference
van de Meent, I., Koomen, L., de Boer, R. et al. Forward head posture associated with reduced cardiorespiratory fitness in psychotic disorders compared to autism spectrum disorder and healthy controls. Sci Rep 14, 17143 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-67604-7
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