Effect of Scapular Retraction Exercises Versus McKenzie Method on CVA

NCT ID: NCT07317999

Last Updated: 2026-01-06

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

116 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-10-01

Study Completion Date

2025-02-07

Brief Summary

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The goal of this quasi-experimental study is to compare the effectiveness of scapular retraction exercises versus the McKenzie method in improving craniovertebral angle (CVA), reducing neck pain, and minimizing neck disability among university students exhibiting forward head posture. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer \[is/are\]:

* Which of both exercises (scapular retraction or McKenzie method exercises) will be more effective in improvement craniovertebral alignment, alleviated pain, and decreased neck disability?

Group A performed scapular retraction exercises, while Group B practiced McKenzie method exercises. Both interventions were administered for 20 minutes, three times weekly over eight weeks.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Forward Head Posture Craniovertebral Angle Neck Disability

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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1

scapular retraction exercises

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Scapular Retraction Exercises (SRE)

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Strengthen upper back muscles (scapular muscles, particularly the middle and lower trapezius and rhomboids) and improve posture.

2

McKenzie method exercises

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

McKenzie Method Exercises

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

* Aim: Focus on self-treatment for neck pain and posture.
* Duration: 20 minutes, 3 times a week

Interventions

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Scapular Retraction Exercises (SRE)

Strengthen upper back muscles (scapular muscles, particularly the middle and lower trapezius and rhomboids) and improve posture.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

McKenzie Method Exercises

* Aim: Focus on self-treatment for neck pain and posture.
* Duration: 20 minutes, 3 times a week

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* University students with FHP
* Able to participate in exercise programs
* Free from severe musculoskeletal disorders or recent injuries

Exclusion Criteria

* Students with contraindication to exercise,
* Individuals with neurological conditions affecting posture
Minimum Eligible Age

17 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

23 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Mansoura University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Heba Abubakr Mohamed Salama

Assistant professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Faculty of Nursing

Al Mansurah, , Egypt

Site Status

Countries

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Egypt

Other Identifiers

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Forward Head Posture 0686

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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