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