Effects of Sahrmann's Versus Janda Approach in Lower Crossed Syndrome Patients

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-40
SponsorRiphah International University

About this trial

Muscular imbalance due to prolonged sitting or standing posture leads to a condition lower cross syndrome(LCS) or lumbopelvic syndrome. Several stretching and strengthening regimens are used to treat cross pattern of muscular tightness and weakness in LCS. This study aims to compare the effects of Sahrmann's versus Janda's approach on pain, pelvic tilt and lumbar lordosis in lower crossed syndrome patients.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

• Gender (both)

Age (18 to 40)

Participants who fulfilled the criteria of lower cross syndrome

Disqualifiers

• Any serious pathology i.e. Neoplasm

Any history of trauma

Spinal malalignment i.e. Scoliosis

Receiving any other form of Physical therapy treatment

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Sahrmann's approach
  • Jandas approach

Treatment groups

54 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups