Health Condition 1: M628- Other specified disorders of muscle
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Group A-Thoracic Manipulation with Janda based exercise: Participants in the manipulation group received a prone high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust manipulation technique directed bila
Sponsors
MANOJ PAPPU
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Forward head posture - craniovertebral angle more than 50 At least two of the tests-Tight pectoralis minor or major on muscle length test Tight upper trapezius on palpation and muscle length test. Weakness of lower trapezius/serratus anterior on clinical muscle tests.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.History of shoulder or spinal surgery in the past year. 2.Partial or full-thickness rotator cuff tear, adhesive capsulitis, neurogenic radiculopathy, or other diagnosed shoulder pathology requiring surgery. 3.Contraindications to spinal manipulation: known osteoporosis, vertebral fracture, spinal infection, malignancy, bleeding disorder or current anticoagulant therapy, uncontrolled systemic disease, signs of upper motor neuron lesion. 4.Received spinal or shoulder manipulation within last 4 weeks.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in electromyographic (EMG) activity of selected postural muscles (Upper Trapezius, Pectoralis Major, Lower Trapezius, and Serratus Anterior) measured using surface electromyography, from baseline to post-intervention (4 weeks).Timepoint: Change in electromyographic (EMG) activity of selected postural muscles (Upper Trapezius, Pectoralis Major, Lower Trapezius, and Serratus Anterior) measured using surface electromyography, from baseline to post-intervention (4 weeks). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in craniovertebral angle (CVA) measured using photogrammetry (Kinovea software) from baseline to post-intervention (4 weeks). Change in shoulder range of motion & functional reach assessed using Apley s Scratch Test from baseline to post-intervention (4 weeks).Timepoint: 1 | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactMANOJ PAPPU
KLE INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
Outcome results
None listed