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Effects of Rhomboids Strength Training Regime Among Patients With Upper Crossed Syndrome

Pakistan38 participantsStarted 2025-07

Plain-language summary

Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) is characterized by weakening of the neck flexors and rhomboids and stiffness in the pectoralis major, upper trapezius, and levator scapulae. Rhomboids major and minor need to be strengthened in order to enhance scapular stability and regain proper posture. The aim of this study is to determine effect of rhomboids strength training regime on pain, craniovertebral angle and disability among patients with upper crossed syndrome.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 45 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age group between 20 and 45 years * Both gender male and female * Subject with head neck angle less than 50 degrees(for forward head posture). * Subject with positive JANDAS upper crossed syndrome tests . * Population with occupation tailor, computer users and students. Exclusion Criteria: * • Exclusion criteria Patients were excluded if they were diagnosed with the following conditions for ˃6 months * Tuberculosis, carcinoma, heart disease, and osteoporosis * Neural disorders due to prolapsed intervertebral disc * Any trauma or localized infection in upper back region

What they're measuring

Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

Timeframe: upto 4 weeks

Neck Disability Index (NDI_

Timeframe: upto 4 weeks

Craniovertebral Angle

Timeframe: upto 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06996002

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-20

Contact for this trial

Samrood Akram, PhD Scholar

03324806143 Samrood.akram@riphah.edu.pk

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