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Effect Of IASTM versus ART along with exercises in subjects with upper cross syndrome-Randomized Control Trial

Phase 2
Registration Number
CTRI/2023/07/055449
Lead Sponsor
Shweta Joshi
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ot Yet Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
0
Inclusion Criteria

a. Specific Neck Pain due to upper cross syndrome

b. College Going Students (19-25 Yrs. Age).

c. Both males and females

d. Postural Dysfunction(including forward head posture, increased cervical lordosis and thoracic kyphosis, elevated and protracted shoulders, and rotation or abduction and winging of the scapulae).(1)

e. Cranio Vertebral Angle less than 48-500

f. NDI score[15-24points (30-48% ) moderate disability]

g. Subjects willing to participate in the study with consent.

Exclusion Criteria

a)Diagnosed with herniated disc and tumors in cervical region.

b)Diagnosed with neurological ,metabolic, or systemic diseases.

c)History of cervical spine surgery

d)Any known shoulder pathologies (frozen shoulder, arthritis)

e)History of trauma and inciting event at cervical and scapular region

f)Thoracic scoliosis

g)Subjects taking muscle relaxants.

h)IASTM and ART contraindications(open wounds, skin infections,etc).

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
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