Comparison of Pilate Exercises With and Without Whole Body Vibration in Patient With Upper Cross Syndrome

"PILATES EXERCISE METHODS:~1. The cranium, triceps, back, and shoulder blades against the mat, then breath while maintaining muscle contraction .~2. Arm circles (both directions) on the mat, then use strong ribcage breathing to connect into scapula.~3. Diamond press: lie prone on a mat, using the lower part of the trapezius and serratusanterior muscles to slide shoulder blades out and down. Move into slight back extension maintaining this position.~4. Diamond press: repeat above but add lateral arm movement to back extension .~5. Arm slides 90°: lies supine on mat with arms bent at 90° and thumbs on floor. Slide elbows on floor toward waistline while contracting serratus anterior muscle.Repeat on the floor with other fingers. Always maintain proper neck alignment .~6. Arm circles on a tiny barrel while lying on back with the head and neck supported by the barrel. Opened chest, then link the scapula to the barrel. Hold this position while performing arm circles."

Subjects were placed in a modified push-up position , put their hands in the middle of the platform, shoulder width apart, elbows slightly flexed, and their lower extremities were supported by kneeling on the floor . Vibration protocol included 5 sets of 60 s duration, at 5 mm amplitude and 30 Hz frequency, with a rest period of 60 s between sets . The subjects were reminded kneeling but upright and detached from the platform between sets.

for 10 to 15 minutes