Upper Crossed Syndrome. Abnormal posture
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention Group: The experimental group will participate in a 12-week corrective exercise program based on a systematic approach. The training will be conducted three times per week
Sponsors
The University of Isfahan
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 28 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals with upper crossed syndrome. Individuals with similar occupational characteristics. Individuals aged between 18–30 years. Having a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 25 kg/m². Eligibility for female participants requires regular menstruation and the absence of any menstrual conditions that may disrupt the research process.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of any obvious malalignment in the pelvis or lower limbs, or any other musculoskeletal deformity. History of diseases related to the joints of the spine, shoulder, or pelvis. History of fracture or surgery. History of neurological or psychiatric disorders. Use of any medication affecting the central nervous system. Participation in any type of physical activity or sports that may influence the study outcomes. Having an angle greater than 5 degrees in the Adam’s test due to the possibility of scoliosis.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Forward head angle. Timepoint: Outcome measure assessments will be conducted at three time points: before the initiation of the intervention, immediately following the 12-week intervention period, and finally, at a 4-week follow-up after the intervention concludes. Method of measurement: The forward head will be measured using photogrammetry.;Forward shoulder angle. Timepoint: Outcome measure assessments will be conducted at three time points: before the initiation of the intervention, immediately following the 12-week intervention period, and finally, at a 4-week follow-up after the intervention concludes. Method of measurement: Forward shoulder angles will be measured using photogrammetry.;Thoracic kyphosis angle. Timepoint: Outcome measure assessments will be conducted at three time points: before the initiation of the intervention, immediately following the 12-week intervention period, and finally, at a 4-week follow-up after the intervention concludes. Method of measurement: Kyphosis angle will be measured using a flexible ruler and the Formetric device.;Brain electrical activity. Timepoint: Outcome measure assessments will be conducted at three time points: before the initiation of the intervention, immediately following the 12-week intervention period, and finally, at a 4-week follow-up after the intervention concludes. Method of measurement: Brain activity will be recorded using an electroencephalography device.;Trapezius muscles electrical activity. Timepoint: Outcome measure assessments will be conducted at three time points: before the initiation of the intervention, immediately following the 12-week intervention period, and finally, at a 4-week follow-up after the intervention concludes. Method of measurement: The electrical activity of the muscles will be recorded using an electromyography device.;Shoulder external rotation range of motion. Timepoint: Outcome measure assessments will be conducted at three time points: before the initiation of the interv | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMohamad Khorami Moghadam
The university of Isfahan
Outcome results
None listed