Comparison of Pilate Exercises With and Without Whole Body Vibration in Patient With Upper Cross Syndrome

Launched by RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY · Jan 22, 2025

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This clinical trial is studying the effects of two different exercise methods on improving posture, reducing pain, and helping with disability in patients suffering from Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS). UCS is often caused by poor posture from using technology like smartphones and computers for long periods. The researchers want to compare traditional Pilates exercises alone with Pilates exercises combined with Whole Body Vibration (WBV) to see which is more effective in treating UCS.

To participate, you need to be between 20 and 40 years old and have specific symptoms like rounded shoulders or a forward head position. Participants will receive treatment twice a week for four weeks, including hot packs and exercises. The study aims to help people feel better and improve their posture. It’s important to note that certain health conditions or medications may prevent someone from joining the trial. If you're interested, you can reach out to learn more about how to get involved!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patient with rounded shoulder
• • Forward head
• • Having a moderate level of physical activity
• • RSP measurement in supine n\>1 inch(12)
• • NPRS \>3(18)
• • NDI \> 10(19)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnant, having untreated wounds, joint or artificial limb
• • Suffering from diseases such as-malignancy, diabetes, epilepsy, acute thrombosis, acute migraine, acute infectious conditions, and tumor having history of neurological diseases like vestibulr disease, stroke, kidney or bladder stones, and finally reporting history of back problems such as herniated disk and deformities like scoliosis. experienced any recent trauma (within three months of the initial consultation)
• • Chief complaint of headaches or facial pain , hypertension, osteoporosis, and presence of any structural abnormality in the upper and middle back (e.g., scoliosis or presence of positive Adam's test) .
• • Participants on anti-inflammatory or muscle relaxant medications were given a three-day period "wash out" before participating in the study (13).