Supplemental Effects of ELDOA in Addition to Thoracic Manipulation on Upper Back Pain, Thoracic Kyphosis and Forward Head Posture in Thoracic Hypomobility

N/AEnrolling By InvitationNCT06455423

Foundation University Islamabad40 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine the supplemental effects of ELDOA in addition to thoracic manipulation on upper back pain, thoracic kyphosis and forward head posture in thoracic hypomobility.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Forward Head Posture Thoracic Hypomobility Upper Back Pain

Interventions

Thoracic ManipulationPROCEDURE

Thoracic manipulation will be administered at hypomobile or stiff segments.

Chin tuck in exercisesPROCEDURE

Chin tuck in exercises

Thoracic Extension ExercisePROCEDURE

Thoracic Extension Exercise

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 19 YearsMax age: 44 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both male and females * Adults (19-44 years) * Upper back pain or discomfort * Forward head posture * Thoracic hypomobility * Thoracic hyperkyphosis Exclusion Criteria: * Ankylosing spondylitis * History of Spinal Fusion or spinal surgery (discectomy/laminectomy etc.) * Degenerative disc disorders, Facet joint syndrome * Cervical radiculopathy, Scoliosis * Spinal Stenosis or Myelopathy * Recent fracture or surgery * TB of spine, Spondylolisthesis * Not able to attend regular therapy appointments * Fibromyalgia/myofascial pain syndrome

Locations (1)

Foundation University Islamabad

Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Upper Back Pain or Discomfort

Upper Back Pain or Discomfort will be quantified using Visual Analogue Scale. A higher score signifies greater pain or discomfort on a 0-100mm line.

Time frame: 3 weeks

Thoracic Kyphosis

Thoracic Kyphosis will be quantified using an inclinometer. A higher score signifies increased Kyphosis.

Time frame: 3 weeks

Thoracic Range of Motion (ROM)

Thoracic Range of Motion (ROM) will be quantified using an inclinometer. A higher score signifies greater mobility of thoracic spine.

Time frame: 3 weeks

Forward Head Posture

Forward Head Posture will be quantified via Craniovertebral Angle (CVA). A smaller CVA indicates increased forward head posture.

Time frame: 3 weeks

Functional ability

Functional ability will be quantified using Spine Functional Index (SFA). A smaller SFA score indicates greater functional ability.

Time frame: 3 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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