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Resistance band scapular strengthening effects on young adults shoulder mobility, forward head posture, and pain

Efficacy of Resistance Band Scapular Strengthening on Pain, Forward Head Posture and Shoulder Mobility in Young Adults-A randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/04/084282
Enrollment
68
Registered
2025-04-07
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-28

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Resistance Band Scapular Strengthening: Group 1 will undergo a structured resistance band scapular strengthening program targeting the scapular stabilizing muscles,the exercises will be

Sponsors

Galgotias University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1 University students aged 18-25 years. 2. Individuals diagnosed with Forward Head Posture. 3. Participants experiencing mild to moderate neck or shoulder pain for at least 3 months. 4. Willingness to participate and ability to provide informed consent. 5. No recent history of scapular strengthening exercises within the past 6 months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with any diagnosed cervical or shoulder pathology such as cervical disc herniation, rotator cuff tears, or severe osteoarthritis. 2. History of trauma or surgery in the neck or shoulder region. 3. Participants with neurological conditions affecting posture and mobility. 4. Use of pain relief medications or physical therapy treatments for neck or shoulder in the last 3 months. 4. Pregnancy or any other medical condition contraindicating exercise participation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
reducing pain, correcting forward head postureTimepoint: 8 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
improving shoulder mobilityTimepoint: 8 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactShazia Rahman

GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY

drtarunaverma21@gmail.com7988151951

Outcome results

None listed

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