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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Combined With Postural Education in Upper Cross Syndrome

NCT06605456 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2024-11-27

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Summary

The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of PNF and conventional neck stretching, combined with a postural education program in improving forward head posture in students with clinical signs and symptoms of UCS. The study included a sample of undergraduate Gulf Medical University students with clinical signs and symptoms of UCS. A total of 24 samples were divided into two groups of 12. Group A received PNF pattern neck stretching and self-resisted neck PNF pattern, whereas Group B received Conventional neck stretches along with isometric strengthening of the neck muscles. Both groups were given a common postural education program. The intervention duration was 5 days per week for 4 weeks.

Conditions

  • Upper Cross Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation with postural education

Phase 1: Active Rhythmic Initiation The exercise was demonstrated to the students in a seated position, as sitting is considered the functional position for neck motion and stability. Then, the exercises was passively practiced on the students using tactile input. After passive demonstration, students were asked to perform the same exercise actively and verbal commands were used to guide and correct them. Phase 2: Resisted Rhythmic Initiation "Modified" The investigators applied resistance by placing the palm of one hand on the right side of the chin to strengthen the muscles. Then, resisted scapular posterior depression PNF exercise also employed. Also received a comprehensive postural education program to emphasize the importance of proper posture. The program was divided into three sections, which focused on the effects of good and bad posture, as well as practical demonstration.

OTHER

Active neck muscle stretching and strengthening exercises

Phase 1: Active Muscle Stretching In this phase, participants were instructed on performing active muscle stretching exercises for all cervical muscles, including neck flexors, extensors, lateral flexors and neck rotators. Each stretch was held for a period of 25-30 seconds and repeated three times. Phase 2: Self-Isometric Strengthening Participants were provided with a demonstration of self-isometric strengthening exercise for the neck muscles. The exercises involved six movement patterns: cervical flexion, cervical extension, right/left lateral flexion and right/left rotation. For each exercise the participants were required to apply resistance against the direction of movement using their hand without allowing any motion in the neck. Also received a comprehensive postural education program to emphasize the importance of proper posture. The program was divided into three sections, which focused on the effects of good and bad posture, as well as practical demonstration.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Gulf Medical University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ramprasad Muthukrishnan, PhD · Gulf Medical University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-02-16
Primary Completion
2023-06-15
Completion
2023-07-15

Countries

  • United Arab Emirates

Study Locations

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