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Mobilization will be performed by a trained physiotherapist using graded oscillatory techniques. The exercise program will focus on strengthening weak postural muscles and stretching tight musculature associated with upper cross syndrome.",[13],"Other: Kendall Exercises combined Maitland Mobilization",{"label":15,"type":16,"description":17,"interventionNames":18},"Kendall Exercises Alone","ACTIVE_COMPARATOR","Participants in this group will receive a Kendall exercise program focusing on postural correction. The program includes strengthening of weak muscles and stretching of tight muscles associated with upper cross syndrome.",[19],"Other: Kendall Exercise alone",[21,26],{"type":6,"name":22,"description":23,"armGroupLabels":24,"otherNames":25},"Kendall Exercises combined Maitland Mobilization","Group A (Experimental) received Kendall exercises combined with Maitland mobilization, including strengthening of deep cervical flexors, lower trapezius, and serratus anterior, along with stretching of upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and pectoralis major\u002Fminor. Maitland mobilization was applied to the cervical and upper thoracic spine using central and unilateral PA oscillations for 50-60 seconds per segment at 2-3 oscillations per second, in addition to warm-up (cervical AROM and shoulder mobility exercises) and cool-down (stretching and diaphragmatic breathing).",[9],null,{"type":6,"name":27,"description":28,"armGroupLabels":29,"otherNames":25},"Kendall Exercise alone","Participants in this group will receive a structured Kendall exercise program only, without any manual therapy or mobilization techniques. The intervention will focus on postural correction through strengthening of weakened muscles (deep cervical flexors, scapular retractors) and stretching of tight muscles (pectoralis major\u002Fminor, upper trapezius, levator scapulae) associated with upper cross syndrome.",[15],[31,36],{"name":32,"role":33,"phone":34,"phoneExt":25,"email":35},"Naeem Ullah, DPT, MS-PT MSK","CONTACT","+923308088558","naeemphysio58@gmail.com",{"name":37,"role":33,"phone":38,"phoneExt":25,"email":39},"Fatima Amjad, DPT, MS-PT Sports, PHD Scholer","+923330940975","Fatima.amjad@uipt.iiui.edu.pk",[41],{"facility":42,"status":43,"city":44,"state":45,"zip":46,"country":47,"countryCode":48,"cosmosGeoPoint":49,"geoPoint":54,"contacts":55},"Ibadat International University, Islamabad (Iiui)","RECRUITING","Peshawar","KPK","25000","Pakistan","PK",{"type":50,"coordinates":51},"Point",[52,53],71.57849,34.008,{"lat":53,"lon":52},[56],{"name":57,"role":33,"phone":38,"phoneExt":25,"email":39},"Fatima Amjad, DPT, MS-PT Sports, PHD",{"type":59,"investigatorFullName":25,"investigatorTitle":25,"investigatorAffiliation":25,"oldNameTitle":25,"oldOrganization":25},"SPONSOR","100639459","comparative-effect-of-maitland-mobilization-combined-with-kendall-exercises-for-pain-and-postural-alignment-in-adults-with-upper-cross-syndrome-100639459",false,"NCT07588061","Comparative Effect of Maitland Mobilization Combined With Kendall Exercises for Pain and Postural Alignment in Adults With Upper Cross Syndrome","Comparative Effect of Maitland Mobilization Combined With Kendall Exercises on Pain and Postural Alignment in Adults With Upper Cross Syndrome","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Age 18 to 45 years\n* Neck and\u002For upper thoracic pain for a duration of \\> 6 weeks\n* Pain Severity: VAS \\> 5 (Afzal, Noor, Mumtaz, Bashir, \\& Saqulain, 2023)\n* Pain exacerbated by prolonged postures\n* Adults diagnosed with Upper Cross Syndrome\n* Diagnostic criteria: Upper Cross Syndrome will be diagnosed when individuals demonstrate: thoracic kyphosis \\> 40°, craniovertebral angle \\\u003C 50°, and acromion-to-couch distance \\> 2.5 cm based on established normative values.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* History of neck or shoulder surgery or trauma\n* Inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout\n* Pregnancy\n* Neurological conditions affecting upper limb function, and\n* Cardiovascular Problems\n* Congenital issues i.e.; torticollis, and scoliosis\n* Disc prolapse and other spine issues\n* Currently taking any medication or taking physical therapy","ALL","18 Years","45 Years",{"count":71,"type":72},58,"ESTIMATED","INTERVENTIONAL",[75],"NA","This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of Maitland mobilization combined with Kendall exercises versus Kendall exercises alone on pain and postural alignment in adults with Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS). Upper Cross Syndrome is characterized by muscle imbalance leading to forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and increased thoracic kyphosis. The study will evaluate pain intensity, craniovertebral angle, thoracic kyphosis, and rounded shoulder posture",[78],"Upper Cross Syndrome","2026-05-17",{"date":81,"type":82},"2026-05-20","ACTUAL",{"date":84,"type":82},"2026-04-06",{"date":86,"type":72},"2026-06-08",{"name":5,"class":6},1]