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The effect of corrective exercises on ground reaction forces

Not Applicable
Conditions
pper crossed syndrome.
Registration Number
IRCT20200622047888N2
Lead Sponsor
Kharazmi University
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
34
Inclusion Criteria

No other abnormalities (except upper crossed syndrome)
Aged between 14 and 20 years
Normal body mass index
Male
Activity history between 2 to 5 years
Having a forward head deformity greater than 46 degrees
Shoulder forward greater than 52 degrees
Kyphosis greater than 42 degrees

Exclusion Criteria

Having significant neurologic or cardiovascular disorders
A history of surgery on the upper limbs in the previous six months
The beginning of any analgesic intervention for musculoskeletal pain within the previous six weeks

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Ground reaction forces. Timepoint: The ground reaction forces were measured before and eight weeks after the exercises. Method of measurement: The ground reaction forces is measured by force plate device.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Forward head and protracted shoulder angles were measured by photogrammetric method. Thoracic kyphosis angle were measured by Flexicurve method. Timepoint: Forward head and protracted shoulder and kyphosis angles were measured before and after the eight the corrective exercises. Method of measurement: Forward head and protracted shoulder angles were measured by photogrammetric method. Thoracic kyphosis angle were measured by Flexicurve method.
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