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Effect of kinetic control training on pain and craniovertebral angle in symptomatic forward head posture

Noura Metwally Khalifa
1
,
Adel Rashad Ahmed
1, 2
,
Eman Ahmed Embaby
1
,
Asmaa Hossam
1

  1. Department of Basic Science, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt
  2. Faculty of Physical Therapy, Lotus University, Egypt
Adv Rehab. 2025: 39(4): 28-39.
Online publish date: 2025/09/19
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