Effect Of Schroth Method On Balance In Upper Crossed Syndrome

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Postural; Defect
• Interventions: Other: schroth exercise; Other: postural correction exercise

• Registration Number: NCT05599204
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Brief Summary

The study will be conducted to investigate the effect of Schroth method on balance in patients with the upper cross syndrome

Detailed Description

Upper crossed syndrome (UCS) is the most common postural dysfunction in the musculature of the shoulder girdle /cervicothoracic region, which creates joint dysfunction, particularly at the atlanto-occipital joint, cervicothoracic joint C4-C5 segment, glenohumeral joint and T4-T5 segment.

The Schroth method helps patients to halt curve progression, reverse abnormal curves, reduce pain, increase vital capacity and improve posture and appearance The Schroth method consists of sensorimotor, postural, and breathing exercises aimed at recalibration of normal postural alignment, static and dynamic postural control and spinal stability.

There are no studies on Schroth method on the upper cross syndrome, so this study will be conducted to know the effective method of treatment for upper cross syndrome.. forty patients with the upper cross syndrome will be allocated randomly to two equal groups; one experimental group will receive Schroth method twice a week for four weeks and control group will receive postural correction exercise twice a week for four weeks.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2022-10-19
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-10-24
• Study Start: 2022-10-27
• Study First Posted: 2022-10-31
• Primary Completion: 2022-12-05
• Study Completion: 2022-12-05
• Status Verified: 2023-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-02-15
• Last Update Posted: 2023-02-16

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

• The patient's age ranged from 17 to 22 years
• Body mass index between 20-25 kg/m2
• The participants are diagnosed with upper cross syndrome
• Patients with normal cognitive aspects willing and able to participate in a program safely

Exclusion Criteria

• The participants have experienced any recent trauma (within 3 months of the initial consultation)
• The participant's primary complaint is that of headaches or facial pain.
• Participants have any sort of structural abnormality in upper and middle back e.g., Scoliosis, or had a positive Adams test.
• Participants who are taking anti-inflammatory or muscle relaxant medication had to have a three-day "wash out" period before participating in the study

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
schroth exercise	postural correction exercise	the patients will receive Schroth exercise twice a week for four weeks
postural correction exercise	postural correction exercise	the patients will receive postural correction exercise twice a week for four weeks
schroth exercise	schroth exercise	the patients will receive Schroth exercise twice a week for four weeks

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
stability index	up to four weeks	stability index will be measured by Biodex balance system
spinal curvature	up to four weeks	spinal mouse will be used to assess thoracic spine curvature. Total angle of the thoracic spine is 41-44 degree

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Respiratory pulmonary functions	up to four weeks	Respiratory pulmonary functions will be assessed by spirometry. assess breathing and respiratory ability by forced vital capacity test (FVC) and forced expiratory volume at one second test (FEV1)
craniovertebral angle	up to four weeks	craniovertebral angle will be measured by photogrammetric method
pain intensity	up to four weeks	pain will be measured by visual analogue scale. It consists of a line of 10 cm with opposite edges; one edge has no pain and the other edge has the worst pain
neck function	up to four weeks	neck function will be measured by Arabic neck disability index.. It consisting of 10 items with six choices. There is no disability for scores from 0 to 4; 5-14 is mild; 15-24 is moderate; 25-34 is severe, and finally more than 34 is a complete disability
shoulder posture	up to four weeks	The shoulder's rounded position will be measured by tap measurement. the patients will be in supine and the therapist measure the distance from their shoulder to the plinth using tape measurements.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of physical therapy Cairo university; 🇪🇬 Giza, Egypt