upper crossed syndrome. Abnormal posture
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention consisted of at least 16 20-minute sessions twice a week (8 weeks) of dry acupuncture and home exercise exercises 3 days a week for 8 weeks. These
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Absence of orthopedic disorders and diseases that prevent exercises and are diagnosed by the relevant specialist with examinations and history The patient has not participated in a regular exercise program in the last 4 weeks The patient's willingness to participate in the research project
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A history of fractures in the neck and shoulder area History of neck and shoulder surgery Joint diseases Failure to complete the training program based on research objectives
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity based on the NPRS scale. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Questioning the patient.;Photogrammetry. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Determination of neck angle by a doctor.;Visual Analog Scale. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Questioning the patient.;Neck Disability Index. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Questioning the patient.;SF-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Questioning the patient. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public Contactseyed reza hashemi
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed