Effects of Kendall Exercise VS Gong's Mobilization on Pain, Range of Motion, Function, and Strength in Cases With UCS

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Syndrome, Down
• Interventions: Combination Product: Gong's mobilization; Other: Kendall Exercise

• Registration Number: NCT06486207
• Lead Sponsor: Superior University

Brief Summary

The effectiveness of kendall exercise vs. gong's mobilization for alleviating pain with improvment in range of motion, function and strength in cases with upper cross syndrome, assessed by dividing 44 patinets in two groups as Group A (n=22) was treated with Kendall exercises and Group B (n=22) managed by Gong's mobilization. VAS, NDI, SPADI, Goniometer and Dyanometer were used for assessing primary and secondary outcomes in patients.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-11-01
• Primary Completion: 2024-05-01
• Status Verified: 2024-06
• Study First Submitted: 2024-06-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-06-26
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-06-26
• Study First Posted: 2024-07-03
• Last Update Posted: 2024-07-03
• Study Completion: 2024-10-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 44

Inclusion Criteria

• Adults aged 45-65 years old
• Both genders
• Diagnosed with upper cross syndrome (UCS)
• Rounded shoulders
• Forward head posture
• Tightness in the pectoralis major and minor muscles 7. Weakness in the lower trapezius and rhomboid muscles
• Reporting neck pain, shoulder pain, or headaches

Exclusion Criteria

• History of neck or shoulder surgery or trauma
• Presence of other musculoskeletal conditions affecting the cervical spine or shoulder girdle
• Inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout
• Neurological conditions affecting upper limb function
• Pregnancy
• Uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory conditions
• Contraindications to manual therapy

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Gong's mobilization	Gong's mobilization	-
Kendall Exercise	Kendall Exercise	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Range of motion	12 months	Range of motion of cervical spian and shoudler joint measured using a goniometer
Visual Aanalogue scale	12 Months	A tool used to help a person rate the intensity of certain sensations and feelings, such as pain. The visual analog scale for pain is a straight line with one end meaning no pain and the other end meaning the worst pain imaginable. A patient marks a point on the line that matches the amount of pain he or she feels.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Civil Hospital Khaniwal; 🇵🇰 Khānewāl, Punjab, Pakistan