Kendall versus Feldenkrais exercises for upper crossed posture
Comparative Effects of Kendall and Feldenkrais Exercise on Pain, Cervical Position Sense, Craniovertebral Angle and Function in Upper Crossed Syndrome
This project will test whether Kendall or Feldenkrais exercise programs better reduce neck pain and improve posture and neck function in adults with upper crossed syndrome.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07578831 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a randomized controlled trial enrolling 72 adults with upper crossed syndrome and chronic neck pain to receive either the Kendall exercise program or the Feldenkrais exercise program. Participants are adults aged 20–50 with a craniovertebral angle below 50 degrees and persistent neck pain; key exclusions include cervical radiculopathy, recent cervical or shoulder surgery, cervical instability, or significant neurological disorders. Outcomes include pain intensity, craniovertebral (CV) angle, cervical position sense, and neck disability measured before and after the intervention. The trial is conducted by Riphah International University with data collection at Sikander Medical Complex in Gujranwala using convenience sampling.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 20–50 with upper crossed syndrome (CV angle < 50°), chronic neck pain (more than three months), moderate pain (NPRS 4–10), measurable disability (NDI 10–34), frequent slouched sitting, and tight pectoralis major muscles.
Not a fit: People with cervical spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, disc prolapse, cervical radiculopathy, cervical instability, recent cervical or shoulder surgery or fracture, rheumatic or other neurological disorders, or those outside the age range are unlikely to benefit from this protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could identify which exercise approach better reduces neck pain and improves posture and function for people with upper crossed syndrome.
How similar studies have performed: Previous small trials and clinical reports suggest posture-focused exercise programs can reduce neck pain and improve alignment, but direct head-to-head randomized comparisons between Kendall and Feldenkrais methods are limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male subjects between 20-50 years * Female subjects between 20-50 years * Cranio-vertebral angle less than 50 degrees * Subjects who had been experiencing neck pain for more than 3 months * Slouched sitting for more than four hours per day * Usage of handheld devices while reading, working, and travelling * Pain intensity score between 4 to 10 on NPRS * NDI\>10 scores between 10 and 34 * Tight pectoralis major muscle Exclusion Criteria: * Surgeries of the cervical spine within past 1 year * Surgeries or fracture to the shoulder joint * Cervical instability * Cervical Radiculopathy * Neurological disorders such as cervical spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, disc prolapse and rheumatic disease
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Rabiya Noor — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aiman Hameed, MSPT(CP) — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Rabiya Noor, phd
- Email: Rabiya.Noor@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03344355660
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.