Upper-crossed syndrome (UCS) is also referred to as proximal or shoulder girdle crossed syndrome. In UCS, the pectoralis major and minor, upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and sternocleidomastoid all tighten and shorten. Simultaneously, the lower and middle trapezius, serratus anterior, and rhomboids all weaken. This results in pain and decrease ROM, altered posture of shoulders and head.. Cervicalgia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group myofascial release. Intervention 2: Intervention group: myofascial release with 8-Week corrective exercise.
Sponsors
Riphah College of Rehabilitation & Allied health Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 28 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Subjects between 18-28 years old male/female Rounded shoulder angle >52° Forward head posture/ Cranio-vertebral angle = 50°
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of a shoulder surgery within the previous year. Joint diseases in the spine and shoulder. Not participating in two consecutive training sessions. Any red flags (tumor, fracture, metabolic diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, resting blood pressure greater than 140/90 mm hg, prolonged history of steroids use, etc.) Having lower crossed syndrome. Having various upper extremity and /or problems (fracture history, tumor) cognitive problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cranio-vertebral angle rounded shoulder posture angle. Timepoint: Primary outcome measured at 8th week and followup after 4 weeks,. Method of measurement: ImageJ software (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MA, USA), NPRS, NDI. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactKomal Ahmed
Riphah College of Rehabilitation & Allied health Sciences
Outcome results
None listed