Comparison of Manual Therapy and Exercise Therapy on Kyphotic Posture of Breastfeeding Females

Comparison of Thoracic Joint Mobilization Along With Breathing Exercises and Scapular Stabilization Exercises Along With Pectoral Muscles Stretching Exercises in Kyphotic Postpartum Females - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/03/064447

Enrollment

Registered

2024-03-19

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-01

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Conditions

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

Interventions

Intervention1: GROUP A: Thoracic joint mobilization along with breathing exercises thrice a week for total 4 weeks Intervention2: Group B: Scapular stabilization exercises along with pectoral muscles

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Postnatal females who have been breastfeeding for a duration of 6 months to 2 years Females with thoracic kyphosis angle greater than 40 degree

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any associated pre-existing history of musculoskeletal pain in thoracic region Any associated orthopedic problem such as presence of scoliosis history of spinal fracture spinal tumors rheumatoid arthritis congenital spinal abnormalities Any associated neurological problems like significant cognitive defects etc Any psychological disorders Uncooperative subjects who not willing to participate in the research Unable to perform exercises

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Cobb angle Pulmonary function test Oxygen saturation Interscapular distance Interscapular pain Postnatal depressionTimepoint: Baseline 4th weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Kalindi Dev

Department of Physiotherapy Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology Hisar Haryana

kalindiphysio@gmail.com09996323938

Outcome results

None listed

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