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

NCT07061782 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: FUI/CTR/2024/82
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 44
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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

Conditions

Upper Cross Syndrome

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Upper cross syndrome pain

  Assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). Patient is asked to rate the intensity of pain in numbers ranging from 0 to 10. This self-assessment tool uses an 11 point numeric scale ranging from 0 (no pain ) to 10 (worst pain)

  baseline and after 2 weeks

• Posture and Muscle Balance

  Assessed using the Neck disability index (NDI) It is a self- rating questionnaire includes ten items . Each item in the neck disability index has six different options or scores indicating the progressive levels of pain or activity of daily life limitations. Item are scored from 0 to 5 where 0 indicates no pain or limitation and 5 indicates maximum possible pain and limitation. Investigator use Janda approach to check the muscles tightness and weaknesss For tight muscles investigator use Muscle length test For weak muscles investigator use Muscle strength test

  baseline and after 2 weeks

• Cervical range of motion

  Flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation measured using a goniometer

  baseline and after 2 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Group A

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

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

Procedure: Group A

Group B

EXPERIMENTAL

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

Procedure: Group B

Interventions

Group A 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 A

Group B 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

Group B

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

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

You may not qualify if:

• History of cervical spine Fracture Trauma to neck

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Foundation University Islamabad: lead

Study Sites (1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Oculocerebral hypopigmentation syndrome type Preus

Central Study Contacts

Hina Ayub, DPT

CONTACT

+923495830798; hinaayub881@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Randomized Control Trial

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 4, 2025
• First Posted: July 11, 2025
• Study Start: July 15, 2024
• Primary Completion: July 15, 2025
• Study Completion: July 15, 2025
• Last Updated: July 11, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Locations

PA (1)