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Kendall Exercises Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique in Patients With Upper Cross Syndrome
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) is a postural disorder characterized by a distinct pattern of muscle imbalances within the musculature of the shoulder girdle and cervico-thoracic region. The use of different corrective exercise approaches enhances and improves muscle balance and motor control thereby reducing postural abnormalities. Therefore, the aim of study will be to compare the effects of Kendall exercises versus proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique on pain, range of motion, disability craniovertebral and thoracic angle in patients with upper cross syndrome. A Randomized Clinical Trial will be conducted at Riphah Clinic Lahore, Sehat medical complex hospital Lahore through consecutive sampling technique on 52 patients which will be allocated using computer generated sampling (random number table) into Group A and Group B. Group A will be treated with kendall exercises and Group B will be treated with Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation techniques with the frequency that Stretching exercises will be performed actively for 30 second hold and 3 repetitions. Strengthening exercise will be performed for 10 second hold and 10 repetitions. All Exercises will be performed 3 times per week for total of 4 weeks. Outcome measures will be conducted through pain, range of motion, disability craniovertebral and thoracic angle after 4 weeks. Data will be analyzed during SPSS software version 25.
Official title: Effects of Kendall Exercises Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique on Pain, Range of Motion, Disability, Craniovertebral and Thoracic Angle in Patients With Upper Cross Syndrome
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
25 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
58
Start Date
2024-07-01
Completion Date
2025-01
Last Updated
2025-01-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
traditional physical therapy
hot pack and TENS for 10 minutes and massage that will as 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks.
kendall Exercise Group A
The group B will receive Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation technique for stretching and rhythmic stabilization technique for strengthening. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a stretching technique utilized to improve muscle elasticity and has been shown to have a positive effect on active and passive range of motions. The PNF group performed the intervention for 30 minutes a day, six times a week, a total of 24 times. (13) In this group, two types of PNF techniques were given: 1. first is strengthening technique included rhythmic stabilization that is characterized by alternating isometric contractions against resistance, no motion intended to apply for the weak muscles of upper cross syndrome included deep neck flexors specifically lower trapezius and serratus anterior. 2. Second is stretching technique included contract relax that is resisted isotonic contractions of the restricting muscles (antagonists) followed by relaxation and movement
Locations (1)
Riphah Rehab Training and Research Center
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan