Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Technique for Upper Cross Syndrome Among IT Professionals

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Upper Cross Syndrome

• Registration Number: NCT07061782
• Lead Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad

Brief Summary

This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the "Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Technique for Upper Cross Syndrome among IT professionals

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the "Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Technique for Upper Cross Syndrome among IT professionals

Investigator will make 2 groups control and treatment group . investigator will give NMR technique to treatment group and PFS technique to control group in patients with upper cross syndrome.

first investigator will take base line readings of cervical ROM by using goniometer , NPRS AND neck diasbilty index.

after 2 weeks of treatment again investigator will take same readings and compare both readings.

with techniques investigator will also perform strengthning excercise of weal muscles for both groups

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-07-15
• Status Verified: 2025-06
• Study First Submitted: 2025-06-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-06-30
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-06-30
• Study First Posted: 2025-07-11
• Last Update Posted: 2025-07-11
• Primary Completion: 2025-07-15
• Study Completion: 2025-07-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:

IT profressionals 20 - 40 years Both genders Diagnosed UCS Pain from 2 months Minimum 4 - 6 hours working

Exclusion Criteria

• History of cervical spine Fracture Trauma to neck

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Upper cross syndrome pain	baseline and after 2 weeks	Assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). Patient is asked to rate the intensity of pain in numbers ranging from 0 to 10. This self-assessment tool uses an 11 point numeric scale ranging from 0 (no pain ) to 10 (worst pain)
Posture and Muscle Balance	baseline and after 2 weeks	Assessed using the Neck disability index (NDI) It is a self- rating questionnaire includes ten items . Each item in the neck disability index has six different options or scores indicating the progressive levels of pain or activity of daily life limitations. Item are scored from 0 to 5 where 0 indicates no pain or limitation and 5 indicates maximum possible pain and limitation. Investigator use Janda approach to check the muscles tightness and weaknesss For tight muscles investigator use Muscle length test For weak muscles investigator use Muscle strength test
Cervical range of motion	baseline and after 2 weeks	Flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation measured using a goniometer

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy; 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Pakistan