Upper Cross Syndrome is characterized by the postural deviation of head , neck , shoulders and altered muscular muscular activation which included weakness of rhomboids , middle and lower trapezius and serratus anterior and tightness of upper trapezius , pectorallis and levator scapulae . It is a combinaton of scapular dyskinesia , forward head posture , rounded shoulder and thoracic kyphosis.This study aims to assess the enduring effects scapular stabilization exercises along with post facilitation stretch on Upper Cross Syndrome with the goal of preventing its reoccurrence over time, If there are improved results by the combination of both treatments than any of them alone , then it can used in combination for better results on patients
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
It will comprise of hot pack for 10 minutes, Tens for 10 minutes.
Participants will be instructed to maintain the contraction for 6 to 10 seconds and then relax the muscles as quickly as possible.The stretch will be held for 15 seconds in an attempt to lengthen the shortened facscial structures.The muscles which will be targeted are Levator Scapular Upper Trapezius Sternocleidomastoid scalene Pectoralis Muscles
Scapular Stabilization exercises protocol will consist of scapular wall slide exercise, scapular retraction, wall Ball Circle exercises, scapula squeeze, wall press ups. Exercise program 3 sets of 5 - 10 repetition for 10 seconds hold a 20 second break between each sets. The intervention will be applied 2 weeks 3 times a week and 30 min per session. Post Facilitation stretch of the targeted muscles also will be carried out during the sessions
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan
pain intensity
Measured with Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Time frame: 4 weeks
Neck Disability
Neck disability index is used for assessing self-rated disability in neck pain patients
Time frame: 4 weeks
Cervical Range of Motion
Goniometer will be used to measure Cervical Range of Motion
Time frame: 4 weeks
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