Comparative Effects of Stabilization Exercises and Corrective Exercises in Administrative Staff With Upper Cross Syndrome

Comparative Effects of Stabilization Exercises and Corrective Exercises on Pain, Respiratory Function, and Postural Alignment in Administrative Staff With Upper Cross Syndrome

Registry ID
NCT07766070
Source registry
NCT
Status
COMPLETED
Phase
NA
Study type
INTERVENTIONAL
Sponsor
University of Faisalabad
Enrollment
50
Start date
2026-04-24
Completion date
2026-08-09
Last update
2026-08-14

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Summary

This study compares two types of rehabilitation strategies' - the stabilization exercises and the corrective exercises - to improve pain, respiratory function, and postural alignment in administrative staff with upper cross syndrome. Participants undertook a six-week intervention program. Random sampling technique was employed and 50 participants were included out of which 4 participants drops out. Randmoization was done via computer generator.The participants were divided into two groups: group A (Stabilization Exercises) and group B (Corrective Exercises). The process of data collection was conducted at MTH, and united hospital and participants will have included according to inclusion criteria. Pain was assessed by using the numeric pain rating. Respiratory function was assessed by using a digital spirometer. Postural alignment i.e., CVA \& SHA was assessed by using kinovea-2D video analysis. Mid thoracic curve was assessed by using Flexi curve rule.This study aims to determine which treatment produces greater improvement, which may help physiotherapists to give more effective evidence based treatment patients with UCS in Pakistan.

Detailed description

Background: Upper cross syndrome describes a pattern of muscle imbalance over the head and shoulder region, which is mostly brought on by misalignment. The rounded forward shoulder girdle and arm posture associated with upper crossed syndrome are commonly referred to as rounded shoulders. Studies show that upper cross syndrome affects 67% of computer workers. IT professionals should spend less time sitting down because prolonged sitting can lead to poor posture. Rehabilitation strategies like stabilization exercises are the mainstay of conventional treatment, but new research shows that corrective exercises are a promising way to improve postural alignment and restore respiratory function. Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to compare the effects of stabilization exercises and corrective exercises in improving pain and respiratory function in administrative staff with upper cross syndrome. Secondary objectives included determining to compare the effects of stabilization exercises and corrective exercises in improving postural alignment and mid-thoracic curve in administrative staff with upper cross syndrome.

Interventions

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 24-40 years. * Prolonged computer working hours =6 hours/day . * Prolonged computer working years for =6 months . * Clinical features of UCS i.e.; * Participant must meet =3 of the following on clinical exam: * Cranio-vertebral angle (CVA) \< 50°. * Visible FHP and rounded shoulders on the lateral view. * Abnormality in the position and rhythm of the scapula. * Excessive thoracic kyphosis \>42 . * Non-specific chronic cervical pain =3 months. * NPRS 3-6 (mild-moderate) .

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant females. * Reported history of smoking. * Having a medical prescription that specifically dictated therapeutic exercises for posture. * History of any fracture of upper limb and spine. * History of any operations involving the neck, upper extremity and trunk. * Reported history of recent spinal trauma . * Reported any history of respiratory disorder i.e: COPD, TB, asthma etc. * Reported any history of cardiac disorder i.e: angina, myocardial infarction, cardiac failure etc. * Congenital spinal deformity i.e: structural kyphosis and scoliosis etc. * Any history of neurological disease i.e: stroke, epilepsy, myasthenia gravis etc . * Reported history of any cancer i.e: bone cancer, breast cancer etc

Primary outcomes

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