Comparison of two static and dynamic training methods to improve upper cross syndrome

Comparison of the effect of static and dynamic corrective exercises on alignment, pain, and quality of life in people with upper cross syndrome

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20180727040609N3

Enrollment

Registered

2024-08-10

Start date

2024-10-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-08-26

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Conditions

Upper cross syndrome. Postural kyphosis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Static exercises as an exercise intervention are based on isometric contractions and maintaining a fixed muscle position (in addition to doing simple stretching exe

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: People with upper cross syndrome Absence of any history of spine surgery Absence of pathological records (disease) of the spine Absence of orthopedic and neurological injuries Absence of structural or functional shortness of more than 2 cm in one of the lower limbs

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Observing any pathological symptoms History of fracture History of surgery Joint diseases Absence of any damage in the cervical spine, back and shoulder girdle

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Kyphosis angle. Timepoint: It is evaluated at the beginning of the research and after 8 weeks, that is, before and after the treatment. Method of measurement: The kyphosis angle is measured using a flexible ruler.;Forward head angle. Timepoint: It is evaluated at the beginning of the research and after 8 weeks, that is, before and after the treatment. Method of measurement: The forward angle of the head is done using the photogrammetry method (photographing from the side view).;The forward shoulder angle. Timepoint: It is evaluated at the beginning of the research and after 8 weeks, that is, before and after the treatment. Method of measurement: The forward shoulder angle is done using the photogrammetric method (side view photography).;Quality of Life. Timepoint: It is evaluated at the beginning of the research and after 8 weeks, that is, before and after the treatment. Method of measurement: Using Short Form Health Survey questionnaire (SF-36).;Pain. Timepoint: It is evaluated at the beginning of the research and after 8 weeks, that is, before and after the treatment. Method of measurement: Pain is assessed using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).	—

Measure

Time frame

Kyphosis angle. Timepoint: It is evaluated at the beginning of the research and after 8 weeks, that is, before and after the treatment. Method of measurement: The kyphosis angle is measured using a flexible ruler.;Forward head angle. Timepoint: It is evaluated at the beginning of the research and after 8 weeks, that is, before and after the treatment. Method of measurement: The forward angle of the head is done using the photogrammetry method (photographing from the side view).;The forward shoulder angle. Timepoint: It is evaluated at the beginning of the research and after 8 weeks, that is, before and after the treatment. Method of measurement: The forward shoulder angle is done using the photogrammetric method (side view photography).;Quality of Life. Timepoint: It is evaluated at the beginning of the research and after 8 weeks, that is, before and after the treatment. Method of measurement: Using Short Form Health Survey questionnaire (SF-36).;Pain. Timepoint: It is evaluated at the beginning of the research and after 8 weeks, that is, before and after the treatment. Method of measurement: Pain is assessed using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactArash Khaledi

University of Tehran

arashkhaledi666@gmail.com+98 21 8835 1730

Outcome results

None listed

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