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Effectiveness of Rib Mobilization Combined With Postural Correction Exercises in Individuals With Upper Crossed Syndrome
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of rib mobilization combined with postural correction exercises in reducing pain, improving cervical posture, and enhancing rib and thoracic mobility among individuals with Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS). A total of 64 participants aged 20-45 years will be recruited and randomly assigned to two groups: Group A (rib mobilization + postural correction) and Group B (postural correction only). Intervention will be provided for 4-6 weeks, three sessions per week. Outcomes will include pain (VAS), cervical posture (inclinometer), and rib/thoracic mobility (tape measure). Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 26.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
64
Start Date
2025-10-16
Completion Date
2026-06-28
Last Updated
2026-05-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Rib Mobilization and Postural Correction Exercises
Participants will receive Grade I-III rib mobilizations at the costovertebral and costotransverse joints (ribs 2-6) along with thoracic central posterior-anterior mobilizations. In addition, postural correction exercises including scapular retraction, deep neck flexor training, pectoralis stretching, and thoracic extension exercises will be performed. Each session will last 30-40 minutes, three times per week for 4-6 weeks.
Postural Correction Exercises Only
Participants will perform only postural correction exercises, including scapular retraction, deep neck flexor training, pectoralis stretching, and thoracic extension exercises. Sessions will last 30-40 minutes, three times per week for 4-6 weeks.
Locations (1)
District Headquater Haripur
Chak Six Hundred Twenty-four, Khyber Pakhtunkhwat, Pakistan