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The Role of Scapular PNF in Correcting Forward Head and Rounded Shoulder Posture Among Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The effect of scapular PNF on Forward head posture and rounded shoulder posture in students: A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/08/093664
Enrollment
50
Registered
2025-08-26
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-15

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Scapular PNF: Conventional physiotherapy plus scapular PNF Exercises will be given three times a week for six weeks A Scapular anterior elevation Involved muscles levator scapulae rho

Sponsors

NIL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria Participants included will be Participants under the age group of 18 to 25 years Both male and female students Participants having forward head posture and rounded shoulder posture Participants who regularly engage in prolonged sitting or study related activities Participants willing to participate Participants willing to sign the consent form

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants excluded will be Participants with any history of shoulder or spinal surgery Participants with severe musculoskeletal injury Participants who are not voluntarily participating Presence of neurological disorder

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Craniovertebral angle CVA RS assessment Acromion to testing table distanceTimepoint: week 0 and week 6—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Scapular index T3 distance Goniometry Timepoint: week 0 week 6—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Deepali Hande

Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences

deepali.hande@pmtpims.org8275034001

Outcome results

None listed

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