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Comparative Effect of Maitland Mobilization Combined With Kendall Exercises for Pain and Postural Alignment in Adults With Upper Cross Syndrome

NCT07588061 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 58

Last updated 2026-05-20

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of Maitland mobilization combined with Kendall exercises versus Kendall exercises alone on pain and postural alignment in adults with Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS). Upper Cross Syndrome is characterized by muscle imbalance leading to forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and increased thoracic kyphosis. The study will evaluate pain intensity, craniovertebral angle, thoracic kyphosis, and rounded shoulder posture

Conditions

  • Upper Cross Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

Kendall Exercises combined Maitland Mobilization

Group A (Experimental) received Kendall exercises combined with Maitland mobilization, including strengthening of deep cervical flexors, lower trapezius, and serratus anterior, along with stretching of upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and pectoralis major/minor. Maitland mobilization was applied to the cervical and upper thoracic spine using central and unilateral PA oscillations for 50-60 seconds per segment at 2-3 oscillations per second, in addition to warm-up (cervical AROM and shoulder mobility exercises) and cool-down (stretching and diaphragmatic breathing).

OTHER

Kendall Exercise alone

Participants in this group will receive a structured Kendall exercise program only, without any manual therapy or mobilization techniques. The intervention will focus on postural correction through strengthening of weakened muscles (deep cervical flexors, scapular retractors) and stretching of tight muscles (pectoralis major/minor, upper trapezius, levator scapulae) associated with upper cross syndrome.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ibadat International University, Islamabad

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-04-06
Primary Completion
2026-06-06
Completion
2026-06-08

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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