Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Technique for Upper Cross Syndrome Among IT Professionals

NCT ID: NCT07061782

Last Updated: 2025-07-11

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

44 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-07-15

Study Completion Date

2025-07-15

Brief Summary

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This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the "Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Technique for Upper Cross Syndrome among IT professionals

Detailed Description

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The purpose of this study is to determine the "Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Technique for Upper Cross Syndrome among IT professionals

Investigator will make 2 groups control and treatment group . investigator will give NMR technique to treatment group and PFS technique to control group in patients with upper cross syndrome.

first investigator will take base line readings of cervical ROM by using goniometer , NPRS AND neck diasbilty index.

after 2 weeks of treatment again investigator will take same readings and compare both readings.

with techniques investigator will also perform strengthning excercise of weal muscles for both groups

Conditions

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Upper Cross Syndrome

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Randomized Control Trial
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Group A

On group A hot pack 10 min on cervical area investigator will perform NEUROMUSCULAR REEDUCATION TECHNIQUE: investigator will perform this technique on tight muscles which are:

1. levator scapulae
2. upper trapezius
3. pectoralis major
4. strengthening exercises

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Group A

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Treatment protocol given to the both groups will be carried out for 7 sessions for 2 weeks on alternative days.

It will consist of a 10 minute hot pack.

Neuromuscular reeducation for following muscles. Pectoralis major Upper trapezius Levator scapulae

Strengthening exercises of:

Rhomboids Lower \& middle trapezius Deep flexors Neuromuscular reeducation It will break adhesion result in loosen the scar tissue will increase the temperature and cause in increase of blood flow . Muscles contract when myosin pulls actin filaments together using energy from ATP shortening the muscle fiber and causing contraction. They relax when calcium is removed, allowing the filaments to slide apart muscle will return to its resting state. The continuously muscle contraction and relaxation help to loosen up and become more flexible .

Strengthening exercises

Group B

On group B hot pack for 10 min on cervical area investigator will perform POST FACILITATION STRETCH TECHNIQUE on tight muscles same as group A

1. levator scapulae
2. upper trapezius
3. pectoralis major
4. strengthening exercises

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Group B

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Treatment protocol was given to both groups for 7 session sessions for 2 weeks on alternative days.

It was comprises of HOT PACK for 10 minutes . Post facilitation stretch for following muscles. Pectoralis major Upper trapezius Levator scapulae

Strengthening exercises of:

Rhomboids Lower \& middle trapezius Deep flexors

Post facilitation stretch :

Post Facilitation Stretch is an isometric Contraction in which he participants were instructed to contract the muscles to the maximum voluntary capacity that involves first putting the target muscle through a high-intensity isometric contraction (roughly 75-100% of maximal effort) for 5-10 seconds, and then quickly and continuously passively stretching the same muscle for at least 10 seconds.

Strengthening exercises

Interventions

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Group B

Treatment protocol was given to both groups for 7 session sessions for 2 weeks on alternative days.

It was comprises of HOT PACK for 10 minutes . Post facilitation stretch for following muscles. Pectoralis major Upper trapezius Levator scapulae

Strengthening exercises of:

Rhomboids Lower \& middle trapezius Deep flexors

Post facilitation stretch :

Post Facilitation Stretch is an isometric Contraction in which he participants were instructed to contract the muscles to the maximum voluntary capacity that involves first putting the target muscle through a high-intensity isometric contraction (roughly 75-100% of maximal effort) for 5-10 seconds, and then quickly and continuously passively stretching the same muscle for at least 10 seconds.

Strengthening exercises

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Group A

Treatment protocol given to the both groups will be carried out for 7 sessions for 2 weeks on alternative days.

It will consist of a 10 minute hot pack.

Neuromuscular reeducation for following muscles. Pectoralis major Upper trapezius Levator scapulae

Strengthening exercises of:

Rhomboids Lower \& middle trapezius Deep flexors Neuromuscular reeducation It will break adhesion result in loosen the scar tissue will increase the temperature and cause in increase of blood flow . Muscles contract when myosin pulls actin filaments together using energy from ATP shortening the muscle fiber and causing contraction. They relax when calcium is removed, allowing the filaments to slide apart muscle will return to its resting state. The continuously muscle contraction and relaxation help to loosen up and become more flexible .

Strengthening exercises

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

IT profressionals 20 - 40 years Both genders Diagnosed UCS Pain from 2 months Minimum 4 - 6 hours working

Exclusion Criteria

* History of cervical spine Fracture Trauma to neck
Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Foundation University Islamabad

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

Islamabad, , Pakistan

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Pakistan

Central Contacts

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Hina Ayub, DPT

Role: CONTACT

+923495830798

Facility Contacts

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Ruqia Begum, MS-OMPT

Role: primary

+92311-5532544

Other Identifiers

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FUI/CTR/2024/82

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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