NCT07526051

Effects of Autogenic Inhibition Versus Reciprocal Inhibition in Individuals With Lower Cross Syndrome

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 72 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 25 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study examines the effects of autogenic inhibition (PFS) versus reciprocal inhibition in individuals with lower cross syndrome

Detailed description

Participants were randomly assigned into two groups Group A received Autogenic Inhibition (PFS) technique focusing on lengthening of chronically shortened muscles Group B received Reciprocal Inhibition technique focusing on lengthening of chronically shortened muscles Pain, Functional Disability , Muscular strength, Lumbar and Hip Rom were measured using VAS, ODI, Sphygmomanometer, Inclinometer and Goniometer

Conditions

• Lower Cross Syndrome

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Autogenic Inhibition (PFS) Group A	Patient will receive a four-week physiotherapy program with 3 sessions per week. Each session with heat application followed by supervised stretching and strengthening exercises. Participants in group A will receive Autogenic Inhibition (PFS) 10 minutes TENS \& Heating Pad Autogenic Inhibition for 5 sec 5 reps, 5 sec hold,1 set Frequency: 12 sessions for 4 weeks (3 sessions per week and day of rest between sessions) Total Treatment Time 30 minutes each session Strengthening Exercises for Hip and Core Muscles
PROCEDURE	Reciprocal Inhibition Group B	Patient will receive a four-week physiotherapy program with 3 sessions per week. Each session with heat application followed by supervised stretching and strengthening exercises. Participants in group B will receive Reciprocal Inhibition 10 minutes TENS \& Heating Pad Inhibition for 5 sec 5 reps,5 sec hold,1 set Frequency: 12 sessions for 4 weeks (3 sessions per week and day of rest between sessions) Total Treatment Time 30 minutes each session Strengthening Exercises for Hip and Core Muscles

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-04-07
• Primary completion: 2026-07-01
• Completion: 2026-07-15
• First posted: 2026-04-13
• Last updated: 2026-04-13

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan