Effects of Scapular Stabilization Exercises Combined With Post Facilitation Stretch in Patients With Upper Cross Syndrome: A Randomized Control Trial

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Upper Cross Syndrome

• Registration Number: NCT06534736
• Lead Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad

Brief Summary

Upper Cross Syndrome is characterized by the postural deviation of head , neck , shoulders and altered muscular muscular activation which included weakness of rhomboids , middle and lower trapezius and serratus anterior and tightness of upper trapezius , pectorallis and levator scapulae . It is a combinaton of scapular dyskinesia , forward head posture , rounded shoulder and thoracic kyphosis.This study aims to assess the enduring effects scapular stabilization exercises along with post facilitation stretch on Upper Cross Syndrome with the goal of preventing its reoccurrence over time, If there are improved results by the combination of both treatments than any of them alone , then it can used in combination for better results on patients

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-06-10
• Status Verified: 2024-07
• Study First Submitted: 2024-07-30
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-07-30
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-07-30
• Study First Posted: 2024-08-02
• Last Update Posted: 2024-08-02
• Primary Completion: 2024-12-10
• Study Completion: 2024-12-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Neck Disability	4 weeks	Neck disability index is used for assessing self-rated disability in neck pain patients
pain intensity	4 weeks	Measured with Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Cervical Range of Motion	4 weeks	Goniometer will be used to measure Cervical Range of Motion

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy; 🇵🇰 Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan