Comprehensive Corrective Exercises and upper crossed syndrome

The effectiveness of a Comprehensive Corrective Exercises Program (CCEP) and subsequent detraining on alignment, muscle activation and movement pattern in men with upper crossed syndrome

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20181004041232N1

Enrollment

Registered

2018-10-26

Start date

2018-12-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-08-26

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Conditions

Upper crossed syndrome. Postural kyphosis, thoracic region

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention group will receive comprehensive corrective exercises under supervision and 3 sessions a week. The duration of the intervention period is 8 weeks.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

18 Years to 28 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The students of the University of Tehran, Iran. Participants who have all symptoms of UCS Complete the written consent form 18 to 28 years of age

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Don’t complete the corrective exercise program Have lack of interest in continuing the research program Have physical activity and sports Have any visible malalignment in the pelvis and lower extremities Have pathological signs Have a history of fracture, surgery, or joint diseases in the spine, shoulder and pelvis Have a body weight outside the normal range

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The position and rhythm of Scapula. Timepoint: Before intervention, 8 and 12 weeks after starting the intervention. Method of measurement: Scapular dyskinesis test.;Head alignment. Timepoint: Before intervention, 8 and 12 weeks after starting the intervention. Method of measurement: Photogrammetery method.;Thoracic kyphosis angle. Timepoint: Before intervention, 8 and 12 weeks after starting the intervention. Method of measurement: Flexicurve.;Electromyography of selected muscles. Timepoint: Before intervention, 8 and 12 weeks after starting the intervention. Method of measurement: Electromyography device.	—

Measure

Time frame

The position and rhythm of Scapula. Timepoint: Before intervention, 8 and 12 weeks after starting the intervention. Method of measurement: Scapular dyskinesis test.;Head alignment. Timepoint: Before intervention, 8 and 12 weeks after starting the intervention. Method of measurement: Photogrammetery method.;Thoracic kyphosis angle. Timepoint: Before intervention, 8 and 12 weeks after starting the intervention. Method of measurement: Flexicurve.;Electromyography of selected muscles. Timepoint: Before intervention, 8 and 12 weeks after starting the intervention. Method of measurement: Electromyography device.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Bayattork

University of Tehran

mohammadbayat82@gmail.com+98 21 8835 1730

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 28, 2026