Comparing Pilates Exercises with and without Whole Body Vibration for Upper Cross Syndrome

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Pilates exercises combined with whole body vibration compared to Pilates exercises alone in patients suffering from Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS). UCS is characterized by poor posture, often exacerbated by modern technology use, leading to rounded shoulders and neck discomfort. Participants will engage in specific exercise regimes designed to strengthen and stretch relevant muscle groups, with the addition of whole body vibration as a novel intervention. The study will assess improvements in posture and pain levels among participants.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient with rounded shoulder
* Forward head
* Having a moderate level of physical activity
* RSP measurement in supine n\>1 inch(12)
* NPRS \>3(18)
* NDI \> 10(19)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant, having untreated wounds, joint or artificial limb
* Suffering from diseases such as-malignancy, diabetes, epilepsy, acute thrombosis, acute migraine, acute infectious conditions, and tumor having history of neurological diseases like vestibulr disease, stroke, kidney or bladder stones, and finally reporting history of back problems such as herniated disk and deformities like scoliosis. experienced any recent trauma (within three months of the initial consultation)
* Chief complaint of headaches or facial pain , hypertension, osteoporosis, and presence of any structural abnormality in the upper and middle back (e.g., scoliosis or presence of positive Adam's test) .
* Participants on anti-inflammatory or muscle relaxant medications were given a three-day period "wash out" before participating in the study (13).

Where it's running

• Punjab Employees Social Security Institution
  Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Humera Mubashar, MS — Riphah International University
• Study coordinator: Affifa Sher Muhammad, DPT
• Email: afifa@gmail.com
• Phone: 0305 4049540

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.