A clinical trial to determine the effect of Egoscue exercises and Sahrmann EXercises for Slouched Posture in Sedentary Job Workers

Comparison Between Egoscue Exercises And Sahrmann Exercises For Hyperkyphosis Posture In Sedentary Job Workers: A Randomized Clinical Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/11/059387

Enrollment

Registered

2023-11-01

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M958- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system

Interventions

Intervention1: Egoscue Exercises for Postural correction: Egoscue Exercises for Postural correction will be given thrice a week for 4 weeks Control Intervention1: Sahrmann Exercises for Postural corre

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Non-symptomatic sedentary job workers with more than 4 years of experience Thoracic kyphosis angle = 45 degree Age 25-50 years Patient willing to participate Individuals who can comprehend the commands

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Structural kyphosis History of any spinal/shoulder surgery Undergoing any other medical treatment Diagnosed Neuromuscular disorders Uncontrolled hypertension/diabetes Any cardiac condition Pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Assessment of Kyphosis angle using Kinovea ApplicationTimepoint: pre -baseline post -after 4 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1.Measurement of Rounded Shoulder Posture using Pectoralis Minor Index 2. Measurement of craniovertebral angle using kinovea applicationTimepoint: pre- baseline post - after 4 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPeeyoosha Gurudut

KAHER INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

peeyooshagurudut@klekipt.edu.in9844821355

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026