Comparative Effect of Scapular Stabilization vs Thoracic Extension Exercises in Young Adults With Text Neck Syndrome.
NCT ID: NCT06108752
Last Updated: 2023-11-13
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
36 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2023-05-08
2024-01-08
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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This study investigates how exercise programs not directly applied to the cervical spine affect people with text neck syndrome. The significance of the current study is to evaluate the comparison between concentric and eccentric exercise which is previously rarely investigated.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Scapular Stabilization Exercises
Scapular stabilization exercises along with the hot pack and cervical active range of motion exercises
Scapular stabilization exercises
The scapular stabilization exercises will be comprised of four exercise programs. Each exercise will be performed with two sets of 15 reps, 10 sec per rep 40 min per day, thrice per week for a total of six weeks. Baseline treatment will be the application of a hot pack for 7-10 minutes and cervical active range of motion exercises.
Thoracic Extension Exercises
Thoracic extension exercises along with the hot pack and cervical active range of motion exercises
Thoracic extension exercises
Thoracic extension exercises will be comprised of three exercise programs. Each exercise will be performed with two sets of 15 reps, 10 sec per rep 40 min per day, thrice per week for a total of six weeks. Baseline treatment will be the application of a hot pack for 7-10 minutes and cervical active range of motion exercises.
Interventions
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Scapular stabilization exercises
The scapular stabilization exercises will be comprised of four exercise programs. Each exercise will be performed with two sets of 15 reps, 10 sec per rep 40 min per day, thrice per week for a total of six weeks. Baseline treatment will be the application of a hot pack for 7-10 minutes and cervical active range of motion exercises.
Thoracic extension exercises
Thoracic extension exercises will be comprised of three exercise programs. Each exercise will be performed with two sets of 15 reps, 10 sec per rep 40 min per day, thrice per week for a total of six weeks. Baseline treatment will be the application of a hot pack for 7-10 minutes and cervical active range of motion exercises.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Participants with neck pain from the past three months
* Smart-phones must be used for at least ≥3 hours each day
* Participants with craniovertebral angle \<53° will be included in this study
Exclusion Criteria
* Serious pathological conditions within the past three months
* Congenital spinal anomalies, or rheumatoid arthritis
* Neurological signs and severe psychological disorders
19 Years
30 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Riphah International University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Faiza Amjad, M.Phil
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Riphah International University
Locations
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Punjab Employees Social Security Institute
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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References
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Kang NY, Im SC, Kim K. Effects of a combination of scapular stabilization and thoracic extension exercises for office workers with forward head posture on the craniovertebral angle, respiration, pain, and disability: A randomized-controlled trial. Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Sep 1;67(3):291-299. doi: 10.5606/tftrd.2021.6397. eCollection 2021 Sep.
Warda DG, Nwakibu U, Nourbakhsh A. Neck and Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Symptoms Secondary to Maladaptive Postures Caused by Cell Phones and Backpacks in School-Aged Children and Adolescents. Healthcare (Basel). 2023 Mar 10;11(6):819. doi: 10.3390/healthcare11060819.
Cho J, Lee E, Lee S. Upper thoracic spine mobilization and mobility exercise versus upper cervical spine mobilization and stabilization exercise in individuals with forward head posture: a randomized clinical trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2017 Dec 12;18(1):525. doi: 10.1186/s12891-017-1889-2.
Kong YS, Kim YM, Shim JM. The effect of modified cervical exercise on smartphone users with forward head posture. J Phys Ther Sci. 2017 Feb;29(2):328-331. doi: 10.1589/jpts.29.328. Epub 2017 Feb 24.
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Moezy A, Sepehrifar S, Solaymani Dodaran M. The effects of scapular stabilization based exercise therapy on pain, posture, flexibility and shoulder mobility in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome: a controlled randomized clinical trial. Med J Islam Repub Iran. 2014 Aug 27;28:87. eCollection 2014.
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Suvarnnato T, Puntumetakul R, Uthaikhup S, Boucaut R. Effect of specific deep cervical muscle exercises on functional disability, pain intensity, craniovertebral angle, and neck-muscle strength in chronic mechanical neck pain: a randomized controlled trial. J Pain Res. 2019 Mar 7;12:915-925. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S190125. eCollection 2019.
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Suwaidi ASA, Moustafa IM, Kim M, Oakley PA, Harrison DE. A Comparison of Two Forward Head Posture Corrective Approaches in Elderly with Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Study. J Clin Med. 2023 Jan 9;12(2):542. doi: 10.3390/jcm12020542.
Nejati P, Lotfian S, Moezy A, Moezy A, Nejati M. The relationship of forward head posture and rounded shoulders with neck pain in Iranian office workers. Med J Islam Repub Iran. 2014 May 3;28:26. eCollection 2014.
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Dissanayaka TD, Pallegama RW, Suraweera HJ, Johnson MI, Kariyawasam AP. Comparison of the Effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Interferential Therapy on the Upper Trapezius in Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 Sep;95(9):663-72. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000461.
Other Identifiers
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REC/RCR & AHS/23/0161
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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