Upper Crossed Syndrome. Postural Kyphosis, Thoracic Region
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group 1( work-placed exercises): An eight-week exercise program including corrective exercises based on alignment and effective muscle activation on upper crossed syndrom
Sponsors
The University of Shahid Beheshti
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
25 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Office workers being at work for more than five years and 30 hours per week Forward head posture equal to or more than 45°, round shoulder equal to or more than 52°, and round back equal to or more than 42° Pain intensity equal to or more than three in the neck and shoulder as per visual analog scale
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy Previous upper-body injuiry Not being able to do exercise due to any medical conditions Bodyweight out of the normal range; having body mass index (BMI) equal to or more than 25 or equal to or less than 18
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Neck–shoulder pain. Timepoint: Before and after eight weeks of intervension. Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale (VAS). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Work ability. Timepoint: Before and after eight weeks of intervension. Method of measurement: Work ability index (WAI) questionnaire.;Alignment. Timepoint: Before and after eight weeks of intervension. Method of measurement: Photogrammetry.;Muscles activity. Timepoint: Before and after eight weeks of intervension. Method of measurement: Surface electromyography. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactZohreh Yaghoubi Tajani
The University of Shahid Beheshti
Outcome results
None listed