Upper crossed syndrome.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: No other abnormalities (except upper crossed syndrome) Aged between 14 and 20 years Normal body mass index Male Activity history between 2 to 5 years Having a forward head deformity greater than 46 degrees Shoulder forward greater than 52 degrees Kyphosis greater than 42 degrees
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having significant neurologic or cardiovascular disorders A history of surgery on the upper limbs in the previous six months The beginning of any analgesic intervention for musculoskeletal pain within the previous six weeks
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ground reaction forces. Timepoint: The ground reaction forces were measured before and eight weeks after the exercises. Method of measurement: The ground reaction forces is measured by force plate device. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Forward head and protracted shoulder angles were measured by photogrammetric method. Thoracic kyphosis angle were measured by Flexicurve method. Timepoint: Forward head and protracted shoulder and kyphosis angles were measured before and after the eight the corrective exercises. Method of measurement: Forward head and protracted shoulder angles were measured by photogrammetric method. Thoracic kyphosis angle were measured by Flexicurve method. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Bandare-abbas University of Medical Sciences