Comparing Pilates Exercises with and without Whole Body Vibration for Upper Cross Syndrome
Comparison of Pilate Exercises With and Without Whole Body Vibration on Posture, Disability and Pain in Patient With Upper Cross Syndrome
This study tests whether adding whole body vibration to Pilates exercises can help people with Upper Cross Syndrome improve their posture and reduce neck pain better than Pilates alone.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 56 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06797414 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are young adults with rounded shoulders and forward head posture who engage in moderate physical activity.
Not a fit: Patients with serious underlying health conditions, structural abnormalities, or recent trauma may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new effective treatment option for patients with Upper Cross Syndrome, potentially improving their posture and reducing pain.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of Pilates and whole body vibration has been explored separately, this specific comparison in the context of Upper Cross Syndrome is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.