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

NAActive, not recruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

40

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

June 10, 2024

Primary Completion Date

December 10, 2024

Study Completion Date

December 30, 2024

Conditions
Upper Cross Syndrome
Interventions
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

Trial Locations (1)

46000

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Rawalpindi

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Foundation University Islamabad

OTHER

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