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Effects of Segmental and Pursed Lip Breathing Exercises on Upper Cross Syndrome

NCT06303102 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2024-03-12

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Summary

Upper cross syndrome is relative prevalent 67% musculoskeletal disorder among general population due to increased usage of smart gadgets and poor postural habits. Upper cross syndrome is known for initiating malfunction of cervical and upper back muscles also associated with respiration. Individuals with upper cross syndrome may present with relaxed supine positioning, they may having normal respiratory mechanics but might be converted to accessory muscles activated pattern. Neck pain is the most common type of pain in non-traumatic conditions, affecting about 75.7% of people. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of segmental and pursed lip breathing exercises on pain, functional disability and quality of life in population with upper cross syndrome.

Current study will be randomized controlled trial conducted at Ismail Medicare Jhang, 40 patients according to inclusion criteria will be included in the study. They will be allocated into 2 groups by non-probability purposive sampling technique. Group A (control group) will receive conventional physical therapy treatment (hot pack, electrical stimulation, myofascial release, ROM and strengthening exercises) while Group B (experimental group) receive conventional physical therapy treatment with segmental and pursed lip breathing exercises. Outcome measures are Pain Numeric Scale, Quality of life (SF 36) and Functional disability (neck disability index). These tools will measure neck function and neck pain intensity. Treatment time will be 4 weeks, 3 sessions per week, each session will be 45 minutes long, and measurements will be taken after 4 weeks. Data will be analyzed by SPSS version 25. After assessing normality of data by Shapiro - wilk test, it will be decided either parametric or non-parametric test will be used within a group or between two groups analysis.

Key Words: Breathing Exercises, Cervical Pain, Disability, Upper Cross

Conditions

  • UPPER CROSS SYNDROME

Interventions

OTHER

Manual PT/ Conventional PT Treatment + Segmental and Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise

20 patients will receive conventional physical therapy treatment (hot pack, electrical stimulation, myofascial release, ROM and strengthening exercises) along with segmental and pursed lip breathing exercises.

OTHER

Manual PT/Conventional PT Treatment

20 patients will receive conventional physical therapy treatment (hot pack, electrical stimulation, myofascial release, ROM and strengthening exercises).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Hafiza Muriam Ghani, MSCPPT · Ripha International University-LHR

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
25 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-05-23
Primary Completion
2024-01-30
Completion
2024-02-15

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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