Effects of Multimodal Therapy Versus Myofascial Release Techniques in Patient With Upper Cross Syndrome

NCT06905444 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2025-05-20

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Summary

Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) is a frequent condition which is most commonly encountered in the musculoskeletal disorders showing a characteristics pattern of muscular imbalance and dysfunction in the joints of the neck and shoulder region. Upper Cross Syndrome remains a prevalent and debilitating condition, despite optimal approaches aimed at reducing pain and improving function.

Conditions

  • Upper Extremity Dysfunction

Interventions

COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Myofascial Release Technique

"GROUP A (Multimodal Therapy) Group A was treated with multimodal therapy for 30-45 minutes for 2 sessions per week for 6 weeks. Postural education like correct posture and forward head posture exercises like chin tuck in. Patient was sitting on chair. Therapist was standing on side of patient treated part. Strengthening exercises for the deep cervical flexors, shoulder blade stabilizers, and core muscles with 3 Sets of 3 repetitions with hold for 5 seconds of each exercise. Then breathing exercises for 1 minute. Then grade A (pain free range) cervical spine mobilization 1 Set of 3 repetition. During entire treatment session, the therapist kept close eye on patient's discomfort.

COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Multimodal Therapy

Group B (Myofascial Release Technique) Group B was treated with multimodal therapy for 30-45 minutes for 2 sessions per week for 6 weeks. Palpate the muscles and fascia to identify areas of restriction. Apply gentle, sustained pressure to the restricted area using the fingertips or knuckles for Fascial Unwinding. Hold the pressure for 3-5 minutes to allow the fascia to release. Encourage the patient to breathe deeply and slowly to promote relaxation. The stretching of tight muscles 1 set of 3 repetitions. Apply gentle, sustained pressure to release tension of these tight muscles, Suboccipital, Scalene, Pectoralis Major, Trapezius, Levator Scapulae

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Superior University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-20
Primary Completion
2025-06-20
Completion
2026-02-20

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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