Effects of Postural Correction Exercises in Reducing Forward Head Posture in Children Carrying Heavy Bag Packs

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Enrollment

86

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

September 1, 2023

Primary Completion Date

January 30, 2024

Study Completion Date

February 15, 2024

Conditions
Postural Kyphosis
Interventions
OTHER

strengthening exercise

Perform general physical training activities conducted in schools including upper limb forward elevation, lateral elevation, touching toes in standing and cervical range of motion, strengthening exercise will be performed for 3days a week for 4 weeks.

OTHER

Postural correction exercises

Chin Tuck, Strengthening shoulder retractors, Stretching sternocleidomastoiD, Pectorals stretch For strengthening exercises 3 sets of 10 repetitions were performed with 6 seconds rest period between each set and a hold of 6 seconds. Stretching exercises will be performed in 3 sets of 10 repetitions ,30 seconds hold and 30 seconds rest period between each exercise. The exercises were performed 3days a week for 4 weeks.

Trial Locations (1)

46000

Private and Public Schools, Rawalpindi

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Riphah International University

OTHER