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Comparative Effects of Stabilization Exercises and Corrective Exercises in Administrative Staff With Upper Cross Syndrome

NCT07766070 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2026-08-14

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Summary

This study compares two types of rehabilitation strategies' - the stabilization exercises and the corrective exercises - to improve pain, respiratory function, and postural alignment in administrative staff with upper cross syndrome. Participants undertook a six-week intervention program. Random sampling technique was employed and 50 participants were included out of which 4 participants drops out. Randmoization was done via computer generator.The participants were divided into two groups: group A (Stabilization Exercises) and group B (Corrective Exercises). The process of data collection was conducted at MTH, and united hospital and participants will have included according to inclusion criteria. Pain was assessed by using the numeric pain rating. Respiratory function was assessed by using a digital spirometer. Postural alignment i.e., CVA \& SHA was assessed by using kinovea-2D video analysis. Mid thoracic curve was assessed by using Flexi curve rule.This study aims to determine which treatment produces greater improvement, which may help physiotherapists to give more effective evidence based treatment patients with UCS in Pakistan.

Conditions

  • Administrative Staff
  • Upper Cross Syndrome
  • Forward Head Posture
  • Computer Workers

Interventions

OTHER

Stabilization Exercises

What: A supervised scapular stabilization exercise program designed to improve scapular muscle activation, strength, and postural alignment in computer workers with Upper Cross Syndrome. The program includes serratus anterior punches with resistance band, scapular retraction with external rotation using resistance band, and resistance band overhead press targeting the lower trapezius. Exercises are performed under supervision three times per week for 6 weeks. When:45 minutes per session, 3 sessions per weeks for 6 weeks (total 18 sessions). How much : The dosage of these exercises was 3 sets × 10 reps with 5 sec hold for 3 days /week for 6 weeks. By Whom: by licensed physiotherapist trained in stabilization exercise Where: outpatient rehabilitation department of MTH (Madinah Teaching Hospital) and United Hospital, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

OTHER

Corrective Exercises

What: A supervised comprehensive postural corrective exercise program designed to address postural muscle imbalance and improve cervical, thoracic, and scapular alignment in computer workers with Upper Cross Syndrome. The program includes chin tuck exercises for activation of the deep cervical flexors, seated stability ball T exercises for core and back extensor activation, foam roller shoulder opener, and prone T, Y, and W exercises. Exercises are performed under supervision three times per week for 6 weeks. When:45 minutes per session, 3 sessions per weeks for 6 weeks (total 18 sessions). How much : The dosage of these exercises was 10 s hold ×7 to 15 s hold ×10 hold for 3 days /week for 6 weeks. By Whom: by licensed physiotherapist trained in corrective exercise Where: outpatient rehabilitation department of MTH (Madinah Teaching Hospital) and United Hospital, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Faisalabad

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
24 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-04-24
Primary Completion
2026-07-10
Completion
2026-08-09

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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