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Purpose: This study was conducted to find out the effect of fast backstep treadmill training, modifying speed and slope, on the improvement of turtle neck. We recruited 20 male and female college students with Turtle neck syndrome. Methods: We measured neck angles using a goniometer in the following speed and slope conditions: (1) 3.5km and 0%, (2) 3.5km and 5%, (3) 3km and 0%, (4) 3km and 5%. Results: This study found that the neck angles were changed by fast backstep treadmill training. Specifically, the neck angle of 3.5km and 0% condition was a significant difference in that of 3km and 0%. Conclusion: These results show that fast backstep treadmill training with modifying walking speed will help improve the turtle neck. In fast backstep treadmill training, walking speed may be an important factor in turtle neck patients.