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Effect of Mulligan Technique on Craniovertebral Angle in Females With Dowager's Hump
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
this study will be conducted to investigate the effect of Mulligan technique on craniovertebral angle, pain intensity, function neck disability, cervical range of motion, thoracic range of motion in females with dowager's hump.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
39 Years - 58 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
56
Start Date
2026-07-30
Completion Date
2027-02-20
Last Updated
2026-07-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
: Mulligan Technique
the patients will receive Mulligan technique in the form of Natural Apophyseal Glide (NAG) for cervical, Sustained natural apophysial glide ( SNAG ) for cervical,Sustained natural apophysial glide ( SNAG ) for Thoracic
conventional treatment.
The exercise program will consist of postural correction exercises to be performed under the supervision of a physical therapist. Each session will last 15-20 minutes per day, either under supervision or practiced individually at home. The exercises will include the following: * While seated, participants will lift both hands together above the head * While seated or standing with their back against a wall, participants will straighten their back as much as possible * While seated on a chair with both hands placed on the neck or crossed over the chest on the shoulders, participants will lift their arms and extend the upper back without compensating with hip or lumbar spine movement * While standing in front of a wall, participants will slide both hands upward along the wall as high as possible , Retraction in supine position,Retraction with extension,Pectoral stretch exercise training,Upper back extension exercise from prone training