Kendall exercises with and without positional release therapy for upper crossed 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 interventional study investigates two physical therapy approaches for upper crossed syndrome: Kendall exercises alone and Kendall exercises combined with positional release therapy. Participants receive structured exercises and manual therapy aimed at correcting muscle imbalances and improving craniovertebral angle and posture. Outcomes focus on pain, range of motion, and posture measures, with adults aged 20 to 40 who have chronic neck and shoulder pain. The trial is conducted at Riphah Rehabilitation Clinic and Riphah International University in Lahore under a single lead sponsor, with no listed collaborators. The study may inform whether adding positional release therapy provides added benefit over Kendall exercises alone.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 20 and 40 years.
* Both Male and Female.
* Clinical diagnosis of Upper Crossed Syndrome (Pectoralis major contracture test, Pectoralis minor contracture test, Upper trapezius muscle length test, Lower and Middle trapezius weakness tests will be done).
* Forward Head Posture (Craniovertebral angle (CVA) ≤ 48°).
* Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) score of ≥ 4).
* Neck pain for more than 4 weeks but less than 6 months NDI.

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of cervical spine trauma, fractures, or surgery
* Systemic musculoskeletal disorders
* Spinal Deformities
* Ongoing physiotherapy or chiropractic treatment
* Severe scoliosis or spinal deformities

Where it's running

• Riphah Rehabilitation Clinic
  Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
• Riphah International University
  Lahore, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Syed Shakil ur Rehman, PhD — Riphah International University
• Study coordinator: Syed Shakil ur Rehman, PhD Physical Therapy
• Email: shakil.urrehman@riphah.edu.pk
• Phone: +92 320 786661

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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.