An interventional study of Kendall Posture Correction and Scapular Stabilization Exercises in Farward Head Posture, sponsored by University of Management and Technology Lahore. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 35 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-29.
Sponsored by University of Management and Technology Lahore · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
A total of 18 treatment sessions will be conducted over six weeks (three sessions per week). Both groups will receive a hot pack for 7-8 minutes before treatment.
Group A will receive Kendall Posture Correction Exercises, including supine chin tucks, cervical extensor stretching, TheraBand shoulder retraction, and pectoral stretching for 20-30 minutes per session. Strengthening exercises will comprise 5 sets of 10 repetitions, while stretching will involve 5 repetitions with 60-second holds. Progression will begin in week 3 by increasing resistance and introducing advanced exercises according to tolerance.
Group B will receive Scapular Stabilization Exercises, including supine breathing, crook-lying arm raises, quadruped arm lifts, lateral dumbbell raises, and mirror-based postural correction for 20 minutes per session. Exercises will be performed in 3 sets of 10 repetitions with 10-second holds and 30-second rest intervals. Progression will include T-to-Y, T-Y-W, scapular protraction, and scapular-clock exercises to improve scapular strength, coordination, and postural alignment.
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Both males and females
Exclusion Criteria:
History of cervical trauma or fracture.
It includes Kendall Posture Correction Exercises. The total duration of program will be for 20 to 30 minutes. The program includes: * Strengthening of deep cervical flexors through supine chin tuck exercises (5 sets of 10 repetitions) * Cervical extensor stretching in sitting (5 repetitions, 60-second hold) * Shoulder retraction strengthening using TheraBand (5 sets of 10 repetitions) * Pectoralis muscle stretching using a door frame (5 repetitions, 60second hold) Progression will be introduced from week 3 by increasing exercise intensity and resistance, along with advanced variations such as head lift, manual overpressure, and prone scapular strengthening according to tolerance.
Other: Kendall Posture Correction
Scapular Stabilization Exercises for a total duration of 20 minutes per session. Initial Phases The program consists of five phases including: * Supine deep breathing * Crook-lying arm raises * Quadruped arm lifts * Sitting lateral dumbbell raises * Postural correction training using a mirror, with each exercise held for 10 seconds and performed in 3 sets of 10 repetitions with 30-second rest intervals. Progression and supplementary exercises include T-to-Y and T-Y-W exercises (10 repetitions each with 5 sec hold) for scapular strengthening and coordination, scapular protraction exercises to activate serratus anterior, and scapular-clock exercises to improve mobility and postural alignment.
Other: Scapular Stabilization Exercises
The total duration of program will be for 20 to 30 minutes. The program includes: * Strengthening of deep cervical flexors through supine chin tuck exercises (5 sets of 10 repetitions) * Cervical extensor stretching in sitting (5 repetitions, 60-second hold) * Shoulder retraction strengthening using TheraBand (5 sets of 10 repetitions) * Pectoralis muscle stretching using a door frame (5 repetitions, 60second hold) Progression will be introduced from week 3 by increasing exercise intensity and resistance, along with advanced variations such as head lift, manual overpressure, and prone scapular strengthening according to tolerance.
Scapular Stabilization Exercises for a total duration of 20 minutes per session. Initial Phases The program consists of five phases including: * Supine deep breathing * Crook-lying arm raises * Quadruped arm lifts * Sitting lateral dumbbell raises * Postural correction training using a mirror, with each exercise held for 10 seconds and performed in 3 sets of 10 repetitions with 30-second rest intervals. Progression and supplementary exercises include T-to-Y and T-Y-W exercises (10 repetitions each with 5 sec hold) for scapular strengthening and coordination, scapular protraction exercises to activate serratus anterior, and scapular-clock exercises to improve mobility and postural alignment.
Numeric Pain Rating Scale ( NPRS )
11-point numeric with 0 representing No pain, 1-3 representing Mild Pain (nagging, annoying, interfering little with ADLs), 4-6 representing Moderate Pains (interferes significantly with ADLs), 7-10 representing Sever Pain (disabling, unable to perform ADL)
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks after post treatment
Photogrammetry
It is a valid and reliable method for assessing the craniovertebral angle (CVA), demonstrating good validity (r = 0.89) and high reliability (95% CI: 0.78-0.99). In this study CVA will be measured using Kinovea Software which has shown excellent validity (r = 1.0) and reliability (ICC \> 0.99) for angle measurement. Therefore, Kinovea-based photogrammetry is a reliable method for assessing CVA and forward head posture
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks after post treatment
Neck Disability Index (NDI)
Functional disability will be assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI), a reliable and validated 10-item self-reported questionnaire evaluating neck-related limitations in daily activities. Each item is scored from 0 to 5, with a total score ranging from 0 to 50. Higher scores indicate greater disability, while lower scores reflect better functional ability.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks after post treatment
Plan to share: Yes
Supporting information: Study protocol, Statistical analysis plan, Informed consent form
Time frame: 6 months after the publication of the manuscript.
Access criteria: Data can be requested from the corresponding author.
Start is estimated for Oct 2026; primary completion for Dec 2026, 2 months later.
Of 696 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Neck Pain, half reached primary completion within 7 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 3 and three quarters within 14. This study's planned 2 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 704 studies reached it within 7 months; a quarter within 3 and three quarters within 15.
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