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The effects of six weeks of Pilates exercises, corrective exercises, and Alexander's Technique on the upper cross syndrome in adolescent girls

A comparison of the effects of six weeks of Pilates exercises, corrective exercises, and Alexander's Technique on the upper cross syndrome in adolescent girls aged 13 to 16 years

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230810059106N1
Enrollment
45
Registered
2023-09-19
Start date
2023-09-11
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-10-16

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Conditions

Upper cross syndrome. Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group Pilates exercises: In the first session of PE, the basic principles of PE were explained to the group and an attempt was made to adhere to them in all sessions. The

Sponsors

Research Deputy of Hakim Nizami Higher Education Institute in Quchan
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
13 Years to 16 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: In order to be included in the study, participants had to have postural abnormalities such as kyphosis, FH, and RS simultaneously and express a willingness to participate.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Observing any pathological symptoms History of fractures, surgeries, joint diseases, and injuries in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine region, skeletal-muscular imbalances, lower limb cross syndrome Having BMI outside the normal range Having regular physical activity of at least 6 hours per week

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Upper crossed syndrome (UCS). Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention) and at the end of the study (6 weeks after the intervention). Method of measurement: Assessment of Forward Head Posture and Rounded Shoulders.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactKarim Khalaghi

Hakim Nizami Qochan Institute of Higher Education

karim.khalaghi@yahoo.com+98 51 4721 1773

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026