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Effectiveness of Rib Mobilization Combined With Postural Correction Exercises in Individuals With Upper Crossed Syndrome
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2026-05-07
64
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
36 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of rib mobilization combined with postural correction exercises in reducing pain, improving cervical posture, and enhancing rib and thoracic mobility among individuals with Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS). A total of 64 participants aged 20-45 years will be recruited and randomly assigned to two groups: Group A (rib mobilization + postural correction) and Group B (postural correction only). Intervention will be provided for 4-6 weeks, three sessions per week. Outcomes will include pain (VAS), cervical posture (inclinometer), and rib/thoracic mobility (tape measure). Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 26.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effectiveness of Rib Mobilization Combined With Postural Correction Exercises in Individuals With Upper Crossed Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 20 to 45 years
- Forward head posture (craniovertebral angle less than 50 degrees)
- Cervical pain or discomfort lasting 4 weeks or more
- Moderate pain intensity with a visual analogue scale score between 3 and 6
- Willingness to participate and provide informed consent
- Clinically diagnosed Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS)
- Meets Asian Fitness Society diagnostic criteria for UCS
You will not qualify if you...
- History of trauma or surgery to the cervical or thoracic spine
- Cervical disc herniation, radiculopathy, or neurological deficits
- Structural deformities such as scoliosis or Scheuermann's disease
- Systemic musculoskeletal disorders like rheumatoid arthritis
- Vestibular, balance, or visual disorders
- Received similar therapy within the last 3 months
- Pregnancy or contraindication to manual therapy
- Current use of pain medications or muscle relaxants
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
District Headquater Haripur
Chak Six Hundred Twenty-four, Khyber Pakhtunkhwat, Pakistan, 22620
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Research Team
A
Altamash Hussain Khan, DPT
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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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