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Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Home-Tailored Exercise Protocol for Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS).: The experimental group will follow a customized, home-based exercise protocol specifically designed to address the muscl
Sponsors
Teerthanker Mahaveer University
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age: 25 40 years. Gender: Both Male and Female (unless you specify otherwise). Occupation: Active handloom workers in Phulia District with at least 1 2 years of experience. Clinical Signs: Must demonstrate postural deviations consistent with UCS (Forward Head Posture, Rounded Shoulders). Consent: Participants willing to provide informed written consent and commit to a 12-week protocol.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Recent Trauma: History of recent fractures or surgeries in the cervical spine, shoulder girdle, or upper limbs. Neurological Issues: Diagnosed cervical radiculopathy, disc prolapse, or peripheral nerve entrapment (e.g., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome). Systemic Conditions: Inflammatory arthritis (e.g., Rheumatoid Arthritis) or severe osteoporosis. Congenital Deformities: Any structural scoliosis or kyphosis not related to posture.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary Outcome Name: Hand Grip Strength. Measurement Tool: Jamar Hand Dynamometer (measured in kilograms or pounds). Secondary Outcome name: 1.Postural Alignment (Measured using REEDCO Scale) 2.Intensity of Neck and Shoulder Pain (Measured using Visual Analogue Scale) Timepoint: For Primary Outcome- Baseline (Day 0), 4 Weeks, 8 Weeks, and 12 Weeks (End of Intervention) Secondary Outcome Postural Analysis Baseline (Day 0) and 12 Weeks (End of Intervention) 2.Intensity of Neck and Shoulder Pain Baseline (Day 0), 4 Weeks, 8 Weeks, and 12 Weeks (End of Intervention) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Outcome 1: Postural Alignment using the REEDCO Scale. Outcome 2: Intensity of Neck/Shoulder Pain using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).Timepoint: Baseline and End of week 12. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public Contactkusum Agarwal
Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad
Outcome results
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