An interventional study of Neuromuscular reeducation technique and Post Facilitation Stretch in Upper Cross Syndrome, sponsored by Foundation University Islamabad. Recruiting at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 20 Years to 40 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-10-18.
Sponsored by Foundation University Islamabad · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the "Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Technique for Upper Cross Syndrome among IT professionals .
The purpose of this study is to determine the "Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Technique for Upper Cross Syndrome among IT professionals
we make 2 groups control and treatment group . we give NMR technique to treatment group and PFS technique to control group in patients with upper cross syndrome.
first we take base line readings of cervical ROM , NPRS AND neck diasbilty index.
after 2 weeks of treatment again we take same readings and compare both readings.
with techniques we also perform strengthning excercise of weal muscles for both groups
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On group A we will perform NEUROMUSCULAR REEDUCATION TECHNIQUE: we perform this technique on tight muscles which are: 1. levator scapulae 2. upper trapezius 3. pectoralis major
Procedure: Neuromuscular reeducation technique
On group B we perform POST FACILITATION STRETCH TECHNIQUE on tight muscles same as group A 1. levator scapulae 2. upper trapezius 3. pectoralis major
Procedure: Post Facilitation Stretch
5 repetitions of neuromuscular reeducation technique i.e. deep pressure along muscles origin to insertion with active movement of that muscle with 10 seconds rest of each repetitions. Control group will receive 3- 5 repetitions of Post Facilitation stretch to the tight muscles of UCS i.e. 20% maximal isometric contraction of the muscles to be stretched for 5-10 seconds followed by a rapid stretch ( through the new barrier) of 10 seconds. After stretch muscle is allowed to relax in mid range for 10 seconds.
3- 5 repetitions of Post Facilitation stretch to the tight muscles of UCS i.e. 20% maximal isometric contraction of the muscles to be stretched for 5-10 seconds followed by a rapid stretch ( through the new barrier) of 10 seconds. After stretch muscle is allowed to relax in mid range for 10 seconds.
Change in ROM
ROM will be measured with goniometer
Time frame: 2 weeks
Pain intensity
It will be measured using Numeric pain rating scale
Time frame: 2 weeks
Neck Disability
It will be measured using Neck disability index
Time frame: 2 weeks
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