Syndrome, Down
Conditions
Brief summary
The effectiveness of kendall exercise vs. gong's mobilization for alleviating pain with improvment in range of motion, function and strength in cases with upper cross syndrome, assessed by dividing 44 patinets in two groups as Group A (n=22) was treated with Kendall exercises and Group B (n=22) managed by Gong's mobilization. VAS, NDI, SPADI, Goniometer and Dyanometer were used for assessing primary and secondary outcomes in patients.
Interventions
COMBINATION_PRODUCTGong's mobilization
increases the range of motion for shoulder medial rotation by allowing shoulder medial rotation with the humeral head in a normal position against the glenoid cavity of the scapula
OTHERKendall Exercise
The Kendall exercise methods were as follows: Strengthening the deep cervical flexors, lying flat on the back with the chin down and then lifting the head and holding this position for 2-8 seconds to strengthen deep cervical flexors
Sponsors
Superior University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
45 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Adults aged 45-65 years old * Both genders * Diagnosed with upper cross syndrome (UCS) * Rounded shoulders * Forward head posture * Tightness in the pectoralis major and minor muscles 7. Weakness in the lower trapezius and rhomboid muscles * Reporting neck pain, shoulder pain, or headaches
Exclusion criteria
* History of neck or shoulder surgery or trauma * Presence of other musculoskeletal conditions affecting the cervical spine or shoulder girdle * Inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout * Neurological conditions affecting upper limb function * Pregnancy * Uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory conditions * Contraindications to manual therapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Aanalogue scale | 12 Months | A tool used to help a person rate the intensity of certain sensations and feelings, such as pain. The visual analog scale for pain is a straight line with one end meaning no pain and the other end meaning the worst pain imaginable. A patient marks a point on the line that matches the amount of pain he or she feels. |
| Range of motion | 12 months | Range of motion of cervical spian and shoudler joint measured using a goniometer |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed