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Comparing the effectiveness of stability and combined exercises (stability-respiratory) on adolescents with Upper Cross Syndrome

The effect of combining scapula stabilization exercises and correcting respiratory pattern on muscle activity, alignment and scapular movement pattern in adolescent girls with upper cross syndrome

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20221215056827N1
Enrollment
44
Registered
2022-12-27
Start date
2022-12-26
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-02-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Upper Cross Syndrome deformity.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Stabilization exercises group: the desired corrective exercises will last for 8 weeks and each week will be 3 sessions about 1-hour time . Equipment such as dumbbells, stretch pilates

Sponsors

Bu Ali Sina University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
11 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Teenagers who are between 11-18 years old People with Forward head greater than 44 degrees, rounded shoulders greater than 49 degrees, and kyphosis angle greater than 42 degrees The subjects participat voluntarily and complet the consent form

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Failure to complete the corrective exercise program or non-desire to continue the exercise program Having any abnormality related to the pelvic and lower limbs Having pathological symptoms, history of fracture, surgery or joint diseases in the spine, shoulder belt and pelvic girdle Having any physical activity outside of the corrective exercises program that affects the results of the present research

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Electromyography activity of the scapular stabilizing muscles / forward head / rounded shoulder / kyphosis / scapular movement pattern. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, one day after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Electromyography device, Kinovea software, flexible ruler, shoulder dyskinesia evaluation form.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Muscle dysfunction. Timepoint: Befor and After Intervention. Method of measurement: Surface electromyography machine Data Log p3 X8 model.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaryam Nemati

Bu Ali Sina University

m.nemti@phe.basu.ac.ir+98 81 3838 1423

Outcome results

None listed

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