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Clinical Trials/IRCT20200512047409N1
IRCT20200512047409N1
Recruiting
Phase 2

ongitudinal effects of Myofascial release with and without 8-Week Corrective exercise in correcting Upper Cross Syndrome.

Riphah College of Rehabilitation & Allied health Sciences0 sites24 target enrollmentTBD

Overview

Phase
Phase 2
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
pper-crossed syndrome (UCS) is also referred to as proximal or shoulder girdle crossed syndrome. In UCS, the pectoralis major and minor, upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and sternocleidomastoid all tighten and shorten. Simultaneously, the lower and middle trapezius, serratus anterior, and rhomboids all weaken. This results in pain and decrease ROM, altered posture of shoulders and head..
Sponsor
Riphah College of Rehabilitation & Allied health Sciences
Enrollment
24
Status
Recruiting
Last Updated
5 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
TBD
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
5 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
Riphah College of Rehabilitation & Allied health Sciences

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Subjects between 18\-28 years old male/female
  • Rounded shoulder angle \>52°
  • Forward head posture/ Cranio\-vertebral angle \= 50°

Exclusion Criteria

  • History of a shoulder surgery within the previous year.
  • Joint diseases in the spine and shoulder.
  • Not participating in two consecutive training sessions.
  • Any red flags (tumor, fracture, metabolic diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, resting blood pressure greater than 140/90 mm hg, prolonged history of steroids use, etc.)
  • Having lower crossed syndrome.
  • Having various upper extremity and /or problems (fracture history, tumor) cognitive problems

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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