The Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique Combined With Strengthening of Deep Neck Flexors With and Without Core Stability Exercise in Upper Cross Syndrome Patients.

"MET treatment protocol of pectoral major:~The patient's position was supine lying. Starting with the position which took the affected fibres to just short of their restriction barrier, the patient introduced a light contraction involving adduction of the arm against resistance from the therapist for 7-10 seconds. As the patient exhaled the therapist stretched across the new barrier.~MET treatment protocol of upper trapezius:~The patient moved the stabilized shoulder in a shrug motion toward the ear, and the ear toward the shoulder, with a light resistance (20% of possible strength). The contraction was sustained for 7-1 0 seconds MET treatment protocol of levator scapula The patient was in a supine position, with the hand supinated and the arm of the side to be tested extended alongside the trunk.~Strengthening of deep neck flexors: Patient was instructed to his nod head to flatten the neck's curve. 10 reps for 10 sec."

"Warm up: The cat and camel stretches~Exercises:~* It included Crook lying, abdominal bracing, and 10 second - 20 repetitions (reps).~* Crook lying, abdominal Bracing with leg lifts holding the position for 3 second for 10 reps.~* Crook lying, abdominal Bracing with bridging with 10 reps with a 10 second hold.~* It included a Quadruped position with abdominal bracing for 10 s - 10 reps~* Quadruped position arm lifts with abdominal bracing 10 reps on each side.~* Quadruped position leg lifts with abdominal bracing 10 reps on each side.~* Quadruped position alternate arm and leg lifts with abdominal bracing holding position for 3 s - 10 reps on each side.~* The curl-up in hook lying, Fold arms across the torso. Lift shoulder blades off the ground. 1 to 2 seconds holds - 10 reps.~* Side plank on knees; holding position for 10 s - 5 reps ."