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Comparative Effects of Sahrmann and Kendall Exercises in Patients With Text Neck Syndrome.

NCT07403344 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 64

Last updated 2026-02-11

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Summary

The study was conducted to determine the comparative effects of Sahrmann and Kendall exercises on pain, range of motion and disability in patients with text neck syndrome.

Conditions

  • Text Neck Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

Sahrmann exercise

Sahrmann exercises which include Deep Neck Flexor Activation (Chin Tucks), Cervical Flexion with Scapular Stabilization, Shoulder Blade Retractions, Controlled Cervical Rotations, Scapular Depression with Resistance Bands, Neck Flexion Isometric, Cervical Side Bending with Resistance, Thoracic Extension Exercises. Each containing 5 repetitions, each held for 5-10 seconds, Total 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks.

OTHER

Kendall exercise

Kendall exercise includes Deep Neck Flexor Activation (supine chin tucks) for 2 to 8s, stretch cervical extensors, Scapular Retraction with resistance, Pectoralis major and minor stretch. Each posture was maintained for 30s and 6 sets of 12 repetitions were performed with 3 sessions per week on alternate days for 4 weeks.

OTHER

Standard Physical Therapy Treatment

Both groups were given Standard Physical Therapy treatment including hot pack (applying a moist heat pack to the neck for 7-10 minutes, relaxing muscles, and alleviating pain. Use a towel as a barrier to avoid burns.) and Soft Tissue Mobilization Protocol (involves applying targeted pressure to neck muscles, releasing tension and improving circulation. Additionally, postural education focused on maintaining an upright posture while using mobile devices. This involved holding the device close to eye level and using it while either standing or sitting. Repeat 2-3 times daily for 4 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Saba Rafique, MS-OMPT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-13
Primary Completion
2025-05-31
Completion
2025-10-31

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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