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EFFECT OF RIB MOBILIZATION VERSUS CERVICOTHORACIC MOBILIZATION AS AN ADJUNCT TO POSTURAL CORRECTION EXERCISES IN FORWARD HEAD POSTURE

EFFECT OF RIB MOBILIZATION VS CERVICOTHORACIC MOBILIZATION AS AN ADJUNCT TO POSTURAL CORRECTION EXERCISES IN FORWARD HEAD POSTURE : A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/106014
Enrollment
52
Registered
2026-03-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M95-M95- Other disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Interventions

Intervention1: Rib Mobilization With Postural Correction Exercises: Participants will receive rib mobilization using Maitland concept techniques along with postural correction exercises. Rib mobilizat

Sponsors

vedangi Bagli
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants aged between 18 and 45 years. Participants with forward head posture defined as craniovertebral angle less than 50 degrees. Participants with disability score more than 20 percent on Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire. Participants who are willing to participate and provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants with recent fracture or trauma to chest or thoracic region. Participants with history of respiratory disease or thoracic or spinal surgery. Participants with cervical spine conditions such as cervical spondylosis, radiculopathy, or cervical rib. Pregnant women or those planning pregnancy. Participants with contraindications to manual therapy. Participants with diagnosed vestibular disorders.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
CVA using kinovea AppTimepoint: PRE ASSESEMENT OF OUTCOME MEASURE WILL BE DONE AND POST INTERVENTION AFTER 2 WEEKS—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
THORACIC EXPANSION NORTHWICK PARK NECK PAIN QUESTIONNAIRETimepoint: Pre assessment and Post assessment of outcome measures will be done immediately post intervention—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactVedangi Bagli

KAHER institute of physiotherapy

apeksha_hungund@klekipt.edu.in8310725829

Outcome results

None listed

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