Scapular Stabilization Exercises Versus Eccentric Muscle Energy Techniques in Patients With Upper Crossed Syndrome

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-35
SponsorRiphah International University

About this trial

This study will be a Randomized Clinical Trial in which Scapular Stabilization Exercises and Eccentric Muscle Energy technique will be applied on the individuals with upper crossed syndrome and changes will be recorded using different method and tools. Convenient sampling technique will be used to collect the data. The sample size of 34 patients will be recruited. Patients will be randomly allocated into two different groups through sealed envelope method. 17 patients will be allocated in each group. Group A will be treated with Scapular Stabilization Exercises along with hot pack; Group B will be treated with Eccentric Muscle Energy Technique along with hot pack. Craniovertebral Angle (CVA), Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), and Neck Disability Index (NDI) will be used as Data collecting tools.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

• Age: participants having range 18-35 years both male and female are included.

Craniovertebral angle<52

NPRS>3 and NDI>10

Patients having neck pain during movements.

Disqualifiers

Inflammation malignancy, neurological disorder

Metabolic disorders

Neck pain radiating into arms and upper extremity

Neck pain associated with headache and facial pain

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Protocol of Scapular Stabilization Exercises;
  • Protocol of Muscle Energy technique;

Treatment groups

34 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups