Effects of Scapular Posterior Tilt Exercises and Cross-Body Stretching in Postpartum Women With Rounded Shoulders

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age20-35
SponsorRiphah International University

About this trial

This study aims to compare the effects of scapular posterior tilt exercises and cross-body stretching on breastfeeding efficiency, latch quality, and posture in postpartum women with rounded shoulders.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Mutiparous females.

previous cesarean section deliveries

Postpartum women between 2 weeks and 6 months postpartum.

Experiencing shoulder discomfort or poor posture

Disqualifiers

History of recent trauma or surgery such a Arthroscopy for Impingement Syndrome, Shoulder Replacement that affecting the shoulder complex.

Mother with history of breast cancer and hepatitis

History of shoulder surgery, trauma, or musculoskeletal disorders affecting the upper back/shoulder (Trapezius muscles train, Levator scapulae and rhomboid overuse)

Severe postnatal complications (e.g., mastitis, postpartum depression, uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Scapular Posterior Tilt exercises
  • Cross-Body Stretching

Treatment groups

34 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups