Effects of Scapular Stabilization Exercises Combined With Post Facilitation Stretch in Patients With Upper Cross Syndrome: A Randomized Control Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Upper Cross Syndrome
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Neck Disability
- Status
- Active, not recruiting
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
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
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Neck Disability
Time Frame: 4 weeks
Neck disability index is used for assessing self-rated disability in neck pain patients
pain intensity
Time Frame: 4 weeks
Measured with Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Cervical Range of Motion
Time Frame: 4 weeks
Goniometer will be used to measure Cervical Range of Motion