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Effects of Scapular Stabilization Exercises Combined With Post Facilitation Stretch in Patients With Upper Cross Syndrome: A Randomized Control Trial

NCT06534736 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2024-08-02

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Summary

Upper Cross Syndrome is characterized by the postural deviation of head , neck , shoulders and altered muscular muscular activation which included weakness of rhomboids , middle and lower trapezius and serratus anterior and tightness of upper trapezius , pectorallis and levator scapulae . It is a combinaton of scapular dyskinesia , forward head posture , rounded shoulder and thoracic kyphosis.This study aims to assess the enduring effects scapular stabilization exercises along with post facilitation stretch on Upper Cross Syndrome with the goal of preventing its reoccurrence over time, If there are improved results by the combination of both treatments than any of them alone , then it can used in combination for better results on patients

Conditions

  • Upper Cross Syndrome

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Electrotherapy and physical agents

It will comprise of hot pack for 10 minutes, Tens for 10 minutes.

PROCEDURE

Post Facilitation Stretch

Participants will be instructed to maintain the contraction for 6 to 10 seconds and then relax the muscles as quickly as possible.The stretch will be held for 15 seconds in an attempt to lengthen the shortened facscial structures.The muscles which will be targeted are Levator Scapular Upper Trapezius Sternocleidomastoid scalene Pectoralis Muscles

PROCEDURE

Scapular Stabilization Exercise

Scapular Stabilization exercises protocol will consist of scapular wall slide exercise, scapular retraction, wall Ball Circle exercises, scapula squeeze, wall press ups. Exercise program 3 sets of 5 - 10 repetition for 10 seconds hold a 20 second break between each sets. The intervention will be applied 2 weeks 3 times a week and 30 min per session. Post Facilitation stretch of the targeted muscles also will be carried out during the sessions

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Foundation University Islamabad

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-06-10
Primary Completion
2024-12-10
Completion
2024-12-30

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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