Health Condition 1: M638- Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: PosturePals : Participants in the intervention group will receive PosturePals , and it will be there for 5 days/week for 4 weeks. Along with PosturePals , a standard physiotherapy proto
Sponsors
Galgotias University
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Pain duration at least 6 weeks or more 2. Pain intensity score of 3 and above on NPRS at cervicothoracic region 3. Individual who has functional limitation or decreased ROM in cervicothoracic region 4. Individuals with sitting time more than 6-8 hours 5. BMI: 18.5 24.9 Kg/m2 6. Chest Circumference will be measured before the application of PosturePals 7. Participants willing to participate and provide duly signed informed consent form
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: i) History of whiplash injury, cervical and thoracic spine fracture ii) Presence of inflammatory condition such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis iii) Presence of any skin condition involving cervical and thoracic region, iv) Presence of neurological conditions such as radiculopathy, myelopathy, and epilepsy v) History of chronic pain syndrome such as fibromyalgia vi) History of psychiatric condition that might influence with study requirements vii) Tape-related allergies
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Pressure pain threshold using algometer 2.Electromyography 3.Craniovertebral angleTimepoint: Baseline, immediately after 4-week intervention and 2-week follow-up. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of lifeTimepoint: Baseline, immediately after 4-week intervention and 2-week follow-up. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Mohammad Sidiq
Galgotias University
Outcome results
None listed