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Comparison of two exercise techniques to reduce upper back and periscapular pain along with improving quality of life in women after childbirth

Effects of global postural re-education versus muscle energy technique on periscapular and upper back pain along with quality of life among postpartum women - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/103542
Enrollment
84
Registered
2026-02-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M709- Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure

Interventions

Intervention1: Global Postural Re-educationn: The duration for intervention of this group will be 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks. Each session lasting 30 minutes. Total duration per participant will be 4

Sponsors

Khalsa College Amritsar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Postpartum women with periscapular and upper back pain within six months of delivery willing to participate in the study. NPRS more than or equals to 3. NDI 5-24. SPADI 20-60.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of major spinal deformities (e.g., scoliosis, kyphosis). Neurological disorders affecting upper limb or spine. Previous shoulder, cervical, or thoracic surgery. Systemic illness or contraindication to exercise. Severe postpartum complications (e.g., obstetric injury). Non-breastfeeding mothers.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Numeric Pain Rating Scale(NPRS) Maternal Quality of Life (MAPP-QOL).Timepoint: at 4 weeks post-interventions—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Neck Disability Index (NDI) Timepoint: at 4 weeks post intervention;Shoulder Pain & Disability Index (SPADI)Timepoint: at 4 weeks post intervention;Craniovertebral angle(CVA)Timepoint: at 4 weeks post intervention—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactVarinder kaur

Khalsa College Amritsar

Varinderkaur4187@gmail.com8437243887

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026