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Comparison of Pilates Exercises With and Without Whole Body Vibration on Posture, Disability, and Pain in Patients With Upper Cross Syndrome
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2025-01-28
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of Pilates exercises with and without whole-body vibration on posture, disability, and pain in adults aged 20 to 40 years with Upper Cross Syndrome, a condition linked to poor posture from technology use. This randomized clinical trial aims to compare these two approaches to find better treatments for this common postural problem. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. Both groups receive a hot pack applied for 15-20 minutes before exercise and perform Pilates exercises. Group A performs Pilates exercises alone, while Group B combines Pilates exercises with whole-body vibration. Treatments occur twice weekly for four weeks, totaling eight sessions. Each session lasts about 55 minutes to 1 hour. The whole-body vibration involves a modified push-up position on a vibrating platform. During the study, researchers measure pain using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale and neck disability with the NDI at the start and after four weeks. Rounded Shoulder Posture is also assessed in supine position using manual tape measurements before and after the intervention. Data will be analyzed with statistical software to compare effects. Participants are monitored throughout the four-week treatment period.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Comparison of Pilate Exercises With and Without Whole Body Vibration in Patient With Upper Cross Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patient with rounded shoulder
- Forward head posture
- Moderate level of physical activity
- Rounded Shoulder Posture measurement in supine position greater than 1 inch
- Numeric Pain Rating Scale greater than 3
- Neck Disability Index greater than 10
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnant or having untreated wounds, joint replacements, or artificial limbs
- Having diseases such as malignancy, diabetes, epilepsy, acute thrombosis, acute migraine, acute infections, or tumors
- History of neurological diseases like vestibular disease or stroke
- Kidney or bladder stones
- Recent trauma within three months
- Headaches or facial pain, hypertension, osteoporosis
- Structural abnormalities in upper or middle back like scoliosis or positive Adam's test
- Use of anti-inflammatory or muscle relaxant medications without a three-day washout period
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants receive Pilates exercises with or without whole body vibration, following application of a hot pack before exercises.
Weekly visits for up to 4 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Punjab Employees Social Security Institution
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
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Research Team
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Affifa Sher Muhammad, DPT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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