NCT06534736

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

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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

Conditions

• Upper Cross Syndrome

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Electrotherapy and physical agents	It will comprise of hot pack for 10 minutes, Tens for 10 minutes.
PROCEDURE	Post Facilitation Stretch	Participants will be instructed to maintain the contraction for 6 to 10 seconds and then relax the muscles as quickly as possible.The stretch will be held for 15 seconds in an attempt to lengthen the shortened facscial structures.The muscles which will be targeted are Levator Scapular Upper Trapezius Sternocleidomastoid scalene Pectoralis Muscles
PROCEDURE	Scapular Stabilization Exercise	Scapular Stabilization exercises protocol will consist of scapular wall slide exercise, scapular retraction, wall Ball Circle exercises, scapula squeeze, wall press ups. Exercise program 3 sets of 5 - 10 repetition for 10 seconds hold a 20 second break between each sets. The intervention will be applied 2 weeks 3 times a week and 30 min per session. Post Facilitation stretch of the targeted muscles also will be carried out during the sessions

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-06-10
• Primary completion: 2024-12-10
• Completion: 2024-12-30
• First posted: 2024-08-02
• Last updated: 2024-08-02

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan