Association of Body Mass Index with Craniovertebral and Craniohorizontal Angles

Abstract

Objectives: Forward head posture is one of the most commonly reported musculoskeletal affection in general population. It has a tremendous impact on health and quality of life of the individual and on the society as a whole. These patients are primarily managed with a musculoskeletal perspective and that is the first treatment of choice and there is almost little or no emphasis to the changes observed in patient’s CVA and CHA angles according to their BMI. There is a scarcity of literature evaluating the need for thorough assessment in these patients.

Methods: Total 120 patients were taken and were divided into three groups on the basis of their BMI (Underweight, Normal and Overweight). CVA and CHA angles were checked for all the subjects and their association with BMI was calculated for both the parameters.

Results: The association of all the categories of BMI groups was found out for CVA and CHA separately through F-test and the result was significant for CVA and it was insignificant for CHA.

Conclusion: There is limited literature related to association of BMI with CVA and CHA angles and this study proved that the CVA angles are affected in all the categories of BMI (Underweight, Normal and Overweight) whereas CHA has no effect on BMI of the patients. Therefore, there is a future scope of through assessment of BMI in FHP patients so that their treatment outcomes will enhance.